Incuna UNA

What Incuna UNA does

INCUNA (Incubadora de Empresas de la Universidad Nacional de Asunción) is a non-profit university business incubator operating within the Universidad Nacional de Asunción in San Lorenzo, Paraguay, inaugurated on August 19, 2009. It serves students, graduates, faculty, and researchers of UNA, plus external early-stage entrepreneurs, by guiding ideas through pre-incubation, incubation, and acceleration stages. Its core program stack comprises BOOTSTART (accelerated incubation with mentorship, coworking, and funding connections), INCUNA Impulsa (free pre-incubation for aspiring entrepreneurs, delivered virtually through Santander Explorer X), and Moonshot (acceleration in partnership with ueno bank, itti, and Mentu). Supporting offerings include the annual Innovation Day, AI-for-entrepreneurs workshops built on Roboflow, Taller de Validación Ágil de Ideas, Charlas 360° expert talks (including intellectual property strategy via CETTRI), and a digital materials library for business plan development.

The underlying technology stack is intentionally light: INCUNA does not ship a proprietary platform, but rather orchestrates third-party tools (Roboflow for computer vision training, AI-assisted idea validation techniques, virtual collaboration via Santander Explorer X) into a structured curriculum. The incubator's main assets are its methodologies, mentors, and a portfolio of approximately 15+ incubated and pre-incubated startups spanning agtech (Purosuelo, We Innovate), clean tech (Sostenible, Vegantex, Bioplastic de Merencena), healthcare AI (BPS Tecnología e Innovación), logistics (Korapytech), EdTech (ExersAI), enterprise SaaS (Evon), and food tech (Fruitech).

INCUNA's revenue mechanics are institutional rather than commercial. Most programs are free; the only disclosed priced offering is a one-time 3,500,000 Guaraní 3D Printer Assembly Course. Operating funding flows from CONACyT grants (PROINNOVA, project INCU 21-24), international cooperation agreements (JICA, REDIT, BGE Parif), and UNA institutional support. The 2019 CONACyT habilitation as an official sponsor for technology-based innovative ventures is the cornerstone — it enables incubated startups to access public seed capital (CAPITAL SEMILLA). Go-to-market is community-led and event-driven: workshops, Bootstart cohorts, Innovation Day, and Charlas 360° webinars serve as top-of-funnel recruitment, with formal programs as mid-funnel conversion. Marketing relies on the INCUNA website, Facebook, Instagram, and X (@INCUNA_Paraguay).

Name

Incuna UNA

Legal name

INCUNA – Incubadora de Empresas de la Universidad Nacional de Asunción

Website

https://incuna.una.py

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

INCUNA is a non-profit university business incubator at the Universidad Nacional de Asunción, Paraguay, serving students, researchers, and external entrepreneurs through free incubation, pre-incubation, and acceleration programs, funded by CONACyT grants and international partners including JICA.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business Incubation Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAMAHAC

Youth Business Incubators & Accelerators

Education/Supplemental & Enrichment Programs (Arts, STEM, Language)/Entrepreneurship & Business Enrichment

SECONDARYEDAHAEAH

Technical Universities with Entrepreneurship & Incubation Focus

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Technical & Polytechnic Universities

Keywords

• Business incubation services
• Entrepreneurship development
• Startup acceleration programs
• University innovation support
• Pre-incubation training

Headquarters

HQ city

San Lorenzo

HQ country

Paraguay

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Incubation and Support Services: INCUNA provides free incubation services to university community members. Revenue is not the primary objective; the incubator operates as a university support entity focused on fostering entrepreneurship and innovation. The organization is funded through institutional partnerships (CONACyT, PROINNOVA) and international cooperation agreements (JICA).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Incuna UNA is the business incubator of the Universidad Nacional de Asunción (UNA) in Paraguay, offering incubation, pre-incubation, and acceleration programs (BOOTSTART, INCUNA Impulsa, Moonshot) for aspiring entrepreneurs, students, graduates, and researchers. The incubator also runs the annual Innovation Day event and delivers workshops on AI, business validation, and intellectual property, complemented by digital resources and mentorship from partner organizations such as JICA, REDIT, and Moonshot.

Product overview

INCUNA UNA is a university business incubator at the Universidad Nacional de Asunción, Paraguay, providing a comprehensive entrepreneurship ecosystem. The core offerings include BOOTSTART (incubation program for ideas in initial phases), INCUNA Impulsa (pre-incubation for those without defined ideas), and Moonshot (acceleration for validated startups). Supporting services include Innovation Day events, AI training workshops using Roboflow, business validation workshops (¿Idea o Negocio?), intellectual property talks, and digital resources. The portfolio spans from early ideation through acceleration, offering mentorship, networking, coworking spaces, and connections to financing opportunities for technology-based entrepreneurs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BOOTSTART: Accelerated startup incubation program for UNA students, faculty, researchers, and entrepreneurs with innovative or technology-based ideas seeking to develop their projects.
• INCUNA Impulsa

Products and services

• BOOTSTART

Quantifiable outcome

• INCUNA enabled Diego Stalder (BPS Tecnología e Innovación) to win Innovation Day 2024 and represent Paraguay at South Summit Brasil 2025
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability7 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• REDIT (Red de Institutos Tecnológicos de la Comunidad Valenciana)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 September 2025Spanish technology institute network partnership through signed agreement with UNA and CONACYT. Seeks to strengthen scientific and technological cooperation between Paraguay and Spain. Delegation visit in September 2025 included AIMPLAS (Instituto Tecnológico del Plástico) representatives.
• Santander Explorer XcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 25 June 2025International entrepreneurship community integrated into INCUNA Impulsa program. Provides Paraguayan entrepreneurs with global network access, international certification, and collaborative learning environment.
• KogaminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 15 May 2025Local Paraguayan entrepreneurship support organization. Present at Bootstart 2025 launch event alongside other ecosystem partners.
• AJE ParaguayminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 15 May 2025Young Entrepreneurs Association of Paraguay. Represented at Bootstart program launch as part of the entrepreneurial ecosystem support network.
• Viceministerio de MIPYMES del MICminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 15 May 2025Government ministry sub-secretariat for micro, small, and medium enterprises. Participated in Bootstart 2025 launch as institutional ally supporting SME development.
• MoonshotcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 March 2025Accelerator program partnering with INCUNA for agile business validation workshops and startup support. Offers participating entrepreneurs personalized mentorship, national and international formation, and seed capital access.
• JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 March 2025JICA volunteers, including engineer Shigechika Miki, support INCUNA programs. Over 50 years of Japan-Paraguay cooperation in agriculture, health, sports, and technology transfer. JICA enables knowledge exchange, technical training, and international expertise sharing for Paraguayan entrepreneurs.
• CETTRI (Centro de Transferencia de Tecnología y Resultados de Investigación)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2019UNA's Center for Technology Transfer and Research Results. INCUNA works with CETTRI on intellectual property matters and technology commercialization from academic research. Director Vicente Bracho collaborates on innovation programs.
• Blue FactoryminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2019French institutional partner discussed during French Embassy visit for potential exchange programs, online tutoring, and language courses.
• ESCP EuropeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2019European business school partner for potential international exchanges, online tutoring, and educational programs discussed during French delegation visit.
• BGE Parif (Francia)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2019Business incubator from Paris, France focused on supporting Green and Solidarity Economy ventures. Part of INCUNA's strategic alliance network formed in March 2019 to enable international cooperation and exchange.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• NXTP Labs: Latin American early-stage venture capital firm and accelerator supporting tech founders across the region. Comparable as an early-stage ecosystem builder in Latin America with similar target founder profile and stage.
• NUMA: Mexico- and France-based startup accelerator offering pre-acceleration, acceleration, and corporate innovation programs. Comparable as a multi-stage regional accelerator serving emerging-market founders with international partnership networks.

Direct peers

• StartUp Chile: Government-backed accelerator program run by CORFO that offers equity-free seed capital to early-stage startups. Comparable as a publicly funded, no-equity, free-for-founders accelerator in Latin America with international network access — directly mirrors INCUNA's CONACyT-funded model.
• Impact Hub: Global network of impact-focused innovation hubs and incubators with operations across Latin America. Comparable as a community-led coworking-plus-incubation model serving early-stage social and technology entrepreneurs with international network effects.
• Founder Institute: Global pre-seed accelerator operating in 100+ cities with structured programs for aspiring founders. Comparable as a structured pre-idea-to-launch accelerator targeting first-time entrepreneurs with limited working hours and event-driven programming.
• Wayra: Telefónica's global startup accelerator with strong Latin American presence, offering mentorship, coworking, and corporate connectivity. Comparable as a multi-stage startup accelerator targeting early-stage founders in emerging markets with similar GTM community- and event-led motions.

Regional players

• Socialab: Latin American social innovation accelerator and impact venture platform operating across multiple countries. Comparable as a regional, mission-driven accelerator supporting early-stage entrepreneurs in Latin America with international network exposure.
• NESsT: Non-profit venture support organization operating across Central and Eastern Europe and Latin America, supporting social enterprises. Comparable as a non-profit, regionally focused venture support organization with international donor and institutional funding.

Broad incumbents

• Techstars: Global accelerator operating programs worldwide with industry-specific verticals. Comparable as a well-known global accelerator brand targeting early-stage founders, though typically equity-based versus INCUNA's free model.
• 500 Global: Global venture capital firm and accelerator with active Latin American programs. Comparable as a multi-stage global accelerator with strong LatAm presence, providing mentorship and network access to early-stage founders.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/una_web
• Facebookfacebook.com/incubadora.incuna
• Instagraminstagram.com/incunauna

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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