Politécnico Colombiano Jaime Isaza Cadavid

What Politécnico Colombiano Jaime Isaza Cadavid does

Politécnico Colombiano Jaime Isaza Cadavid is a public higher education institution of departmental character, owned and governed by the Gobernación de Antioquia, Colombia, and subject to inspection and surveillance by the Ministry of Education. The institution delivers academic programs from technical through doctoral levels across six faculties: Administración, Ciencias Agrarias, Ciencias y Educación, Comunicación Audiovisual, Educación Física/Recreación/Deporte, and Ingeniería. Its main campus is in Medellín (Carrera 48 No. 7-151, El Poblado), with regional centers in Oriente (Rionegro) and Urabá, plus specialized laboratory, agricultural, and aquaculture facilities in Bello, Niquía, Marinilla, and San Jerónimo.

The institution operates a portfolio of internal technology platforms supporting academic management, virtual learning, and quality assurance: Polivirtual for e-learning and hybrid delivery, Universitas XXI for academic management, Polidinámico for academic records, Mercurio for internal operations, and Mejoramiso for quality management. Digital services include the Ícarus institutional repository, Ex Libris Primo-based library discovery, and the RadioPoli cultural radio station. A new Master's program in Education and Disability (qualified July 2026) and the "Entre Pasillos" video podcast (2026) are recent additions to the product surface. The Escuela de Iniciación y Formación Deportiva offers structured sports training in 11 disciplines with tiered monthly pricing.

The business model combines departmental government budgetary allocations with student tuition (Derechos Pecuniarios), supplemented by the Matrícula Cero zero-tuition subsidy program administered through Sapiencia, continuing education and extension programs (Educación Continua), and partnership-funded sports initiatives (e.g., with INDEPORTES Antioquia, Atlético Nacional, and Deportivo Independiente Medellín). Student enrollment follows a centralized admissions process, and the institution maintains 21 active cooperation agreements spanning local, regional, national, and international partners. Revenue figures are not publicly disclosed; the institution is not a commercial entity and is not privately funded.

Name

Politécnico Colombiano Jaime Isaza Cadavid

Legal name

Politécnico Colombiano Jaime Isaza Cadavid

Website

https://politecnicojic.edu.co

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Politécnico Colombiano Jaime Isaza Cadavid is a public departmental higher education institution under the Government of Antioquia, Colombia, offering technical through doctoral programs across six faculties and serving students, regional communities, and youth athletes across Antioquia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Medellín

HQ country

Colombia

HQ region

Latin America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees (Derechos Pecuniarios): Public institution funded primarily through government budgetary allocations and student tuition fees. Offers publicly funded education programs with Matrícula Cero (Zero Tuition) policy through Sapiencia government subsidies for eligible students.
2. Continuing Education: Revenue generated from continuing education programs, courses, diplomas, and specialized training programs offered to external participants.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Politécnico Colombiano Jaime Isaza Cadavid is a public higher education institution that delivers undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate academic programs across six faculties (Administration, Agricultural Sciences, Sciences and Education, Audiovisual Communication, Physical Education/Recreation/Sports, and Engineering), ranging from technical certificates to doctoral degrees. Beyond degree programs, it operates regional academic centers in Oriente and Urabá, a virtual learning platform (Polivirtual), continuing education programs, a sports initiation and training school, and specialized laboratory, agricultural, and aquaculture research facilities across the Antioquia department.

Product overview

Politécnico Colombiano Jaime Isaza Cadavid is a public higher education institution organized into six academic faculties (Administración, Ciencias Agrarias, Ciencias y Educación, Comunicación Audiovisual, Educación Física/Recreación/Deporte, and Ingeniería) offering technical, technological, professional, and graduate programs. The institution provides educational technology platforms including Polivirtual for virtual learning and institutional digital services. It operates physical facilities such as laboratories, the Centro de Laboratorios in Bello, regional centers across Antioquia (Oriente in Rionegro, Urabá), agricultural research farms, and a sports center. The institution operates cultural media services including RadioPoli, a digital repository (Ícarus), and a library discovery system (Primo). Sports programs include a Sports Training School and athletic competitions. The institution recently launched a new Master's in Education and Disability (2026) and the 'Entre Pasillos' video podcast series.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Maestría en Educación y Discapacidad Graduate academic program in Education and Disability for professionals seeking specialized training in inclusive education, offered in hybrid modality at the Medellín campus.
• Educación Continua (Continuing Education) Continuing education offerings including short courses, workshops, and diploma programs for professional development of working professionals and external participants.
• Regionalización Académica Regional academic centers providing educational access across the Antioquia department, including Centro Regional Oriente (Rionegro), Centro Regional Urabá, and additional regional locations.
• Escuela de Iniciación y Formación Deportiva Sports training school for children, adolescents, and adults offering monthly-fee programs in basketball, volleyball, taekwondo, soccer, motor skills, dance, skating, aquatic techniques, tennis, and senior fitness, with student and graduate discounts.
• Centro de Laboratorios, Prácticas y Experimentación Laboratory center for practical training and experimentation located in Bello, Antioquia, with specialized labs including anatomy and physiology and a multifunctional gym supporting academic programs.
• Polivirtual (Nuevas Tecnologías Educativas) Institutional e-learning platform for new educational technologies, supporting virtual and hybrid learning modalities across academic programs for students, faculty, and staff.
• RadioPoli (Emisora Cultural) Cultural radio station operated by the institution for educational and cultural broadcast content serving the Poli community and broader audience.
• Repositorio Institucional Ícarus Institutional digital repository for academic publications, research outputs, and educational resources accessible to the academic community.
• Descubridor Primo Library search and discovery system (Ex Libris Primo) for accessing academic databases and the institution's library collections used by students, faculty, and researchers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Two professional programs (Licenciatura and Profesional en Deporte) with high-quality accreditation
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major, minor and regional.

• INDEPORTES AntioquiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation agreements for high achievements sports programs, health-focused activities, and training initiatives. Multiple programs including: Altos Logros (High Achievements), Muévase Pues (Get Moving), and Capacitación (Training).
• Atlético Nacional S.A.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation agreement with major Colombian professional football club for joint sports and academic initiatives.
• Deportivo Independiente MedellíncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation agreement with major Colombian professional football club for sports development and academic collaboration.
• INDER MedellíncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with municipal sports institute for recreation and sports development programs.
• Liga Antioqueña de FútbolmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMarco de Cooperación for training and formation of coaches and strengthening of postgraduate programs.
• SENAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational skills training partnership including academic mobility, labor certifications, and specialized laboratory use, particularly for the Professional Sports Training Program in Oriente and Urabá regions.
• Universidad de AntioquiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudent exchange and academic mobility for undergraduate and graduate students to take courses and complete internships. Also part of alliance with Universidad Nacional.
• Universidad Nacional de ColombiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of joint alliance with Universidad de Antioquia for academic mobility, research, and extension activities.
• Universidad de Zaragoza (España)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational cooperation for academic mobility, research, academic events, and high-impact publications for faculty and students. Includes exchange of professors and students.
• Universidad de Santander (México)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational cooperation for academic mobility, research, academic events, and high-impact publications, particularly for the Master's in Didactics of Education.
• Escuela Nacional del DeportemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational cooperation for academic, sports, and research mobility of faculty and students in both directions. Includes specific collaboration agreement for sports administration.
• Universidad San Buenaventura MedellínmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic mobility and research cooperation for faculty and students.
• Universidad Católica Luis AmigominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic mobility and research cooperation for students and faculty.
• Municipio de RionegroregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerMarco Interadministrativo for Technical Labor Programs and Professional Sports Training at Rionegro regional center.
• Municipio de SabanetaregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerMarco de Cooperación to deliver SINDIS special program in the municipality.
• CorbanacolregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation alliance to improve student training in Professional Sports Training at Apartadó regional center.
• ASCOFADEminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFaculty participation in national sports education association.
• Misión de Verificación de la ONU en ColombiamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration through the Peace Observatory for peace building and reconciliation initiatives, with participation of UN officials in academic events.
• Empresas Varias de Medellín (EMVARIAS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecognition recipient for environmental management and solid waste handling through circular economy initiatives.
• Sapiencia (Entidad固态 de Educación Superior)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerGovernment education entity administering Matrícula Cero (Zero Tuition) program for eligible students.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCLSaxR0qrhvgCg2SUVW84FQ/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/politecnicojic
• Instagraminstagram.com/politecnicojic
• TikToktiktok.com/@politecnicojic

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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