Hub de Innovación Minera

What Hub de Innovación Minera does

Hub de Innovación Minera del Perú is a private non-profit association (asociación sin fines de lucro) founded in 2019 in Lima, Peru, that operates as a neutral multi-stakeholder platform to coordinate innovation and collaboration in the Peruvian mining sector. It was established by founding members Buenaventura, Gold Fields, and Nexa and has since grown to 14 corporate members comprising 11 mining companies (Alpayana, Anglo American Quellaveco, Antamina, Minera Bateas, Buenaventura, Gold Fields, Hudbay, Marcobre, Minsur, Nexa, Poderosa, Southern Peaks Mining) and 3 technology providers (Engie Energía Perú, Schneider Electric, Vixora/Ferreycorp). The Hub does not develop proprietary technology; it instead convenes ecosystem actors to co-develop solutions across four core programs — InnovaHub (co-creation and adoption), AprendeHub (capability building), ComparteHub (cross-company experience exchange), and RedHub (ecosystem expansion) — and a portfolio of overlaid initiatives including the Digital Transformation Roadmap developed with Cambridge's Institute for Manufacturing, PERUMIN Hub (with IIMP), Nodo Minero Universitario, Cinnc-T, the Smart Industry Challenge Peru & Bavaria 2026, and thematic MesaHub working groups covering cybersecurity, circular economy, and hydrogen.

The business model is association-based and fundamentally non-commercial in orientation. Revenue derives from member-paid subscriptions and program-related facilitation fees; pricing is not publicly disclosed and is negotiated individually with each corporate member. Over its first six years, the Hub has generated USD 321,800 in direct revenue and facilitated more than S/8.6 million in indirect economic impact for members, including S/3.2 million in approved public R&D+i funding through ProCiencia/ProInnóvate and I+D+i tax benefits accessed by five member companies. Distribution combines direct enterprise engagement with member companies, open-call self-serve application portals for startups and universities (Red de Innovadores, Google Forms), and international challenge channels (Bavaria, MICA-Canada, Austmine). The team comprises approximately 5 named staff plus a member-elected Board of Directors, and outputs reported as of 01/06/2026 include 556 innovation proposals presented, 204 submissions, 41 concluded projects, 29 open innovation processes, 24 national/international allies, and 37 professionals trained across three workshops.

Name

Hub de Innovación Minera

Legal name

Hub de Innovación Minera del Perú

Website

https://hubinnovacionminera.pe

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Hub de Innovación Minera del Perú is a Peruvian non-profit association, founded in 2019, that convenes 14 mining and technology companies to co-develop innovation programs, open challenges, and a Cambridge co-designed digital transformation roadmap for the country's mining sector.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mining Innovation Services

NAICS

Support Activities for Metal Mining (213114)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Product & Innovation Summits (Roadmap, Launch Readiness, Innovation Days) (THAHAMAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Plant Operations, Control & Optimization (Metallurgical Accounting, APC, Digital Twins) (IMAKALAJ)

Keywords

• Mining innovation association
• Open innovation programs
• Mining digital transformation
• Collaborative innovation platform
• Mining ecosystem partnerships

Headquarters

HQ city

San Isidro

HQ country

Peru

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Association membership and collaborative project facilitation: As a non-profit association, the Hub generates revenue through membership fees from its 14 member companies (mining companies and technology providers). The Hub also facilitates access to public R&D+i funding for member companies, having been part of proposals approved for S/3.2 million in public innovation funds. Additionally, the Hub supports companies in accessing tax benefits (I+D+i tax incentives), with five member companies currently benefiting from such incentives. The organization has generated USD 321,800 in direct revenue over six years.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Hub de Innovación Minera del Perú is a non-profit association founded by mining companies to facilitate innovation and collaboration in the Peruvian mining sector. It runs four core programs (InnovaHub, AprendeHub, ComparteHub, RedHub) and various initiatives including PERUMIN Hub open innovation challenges, the Digital Transformation Roadmap co-developed with Cambridge IfM, the Nodo Minero Universitario, and the Smart Industry Challenge Peru & Bavaria 2026 to connect member mining companies with technology providers, startups, universities, and international innovation ecosystems.

Product overview

Hub de Innovación Minera del Perú is an association founded by mining companies to facilitate innovation and collaboration in the sector, promoting collaborative projects and co-development in response to mining challenges. It is not a single unified software product but rather a portfolio of programs and initiatives. The core framework consists of four programs: InnovaHub (co-creation and adoption of innovative solutions), AprendeHub (continuous learning and capability building), ComparteHub (cross-company experience exchange), and RedHub (ecosystem expansion and positioning). Overlaid on this framework are specific initiatives including the Digital Transformation Roadmap (developed with Cambridge's IfM), Cinnc-T (collaborative innovation sharing), PERUMIN Hub (open innovation with IIMP), Nodo Minero Universitario (university research engagement), Smart Industry Challenge Peru & Bavaria 2026 (Germany-Peru tech immersion), specialized AprendeHub training tracks (PEIM, PELA, AIIS), and MesaHub thematic working groups covering areas such as cybersecurity, circular economy, and hydrogen.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• InnovaHub
• AprendeHub
• ComparteHub
• RedHub
• PERUMIN Hub Primary open innovation program in Peru's mining sector, developed in alliance with the Instituto de Ingenieros de Minas del Perú (IIMP), seeking solutions to major mining challenges through collaborative innovation. Includes tracks for 'Innovaciones que Despegan' and 'Jóvenes que Transforman'. Received 140 proposals from 13 countries in its latest edition.
• Cinnc-T Collaborative innovation sharing program (acronym for 'colabora, innova, comunica, trasciende') where Hub partners meet to present and recognize innovation projects, both successes and learning cases, using the Power Pitch communication method.
• Nodo Minero Universitario Open innovation program that identifies research and innovative ventures from Peruvian universities to address mining sector challenges, facilitated through the Red Universitaria de Innovación (RUI) connecting with 59 universities across 11 regions.
• Hoja de Ruta de Transformación Digital (Digital Transformation Roadmap) Strategic digital transformation roadmap co-created with the Institute for Manufacturing (IfM) of the University of Cambridge and 17 mining companies, identifying priorities including data governance, cybersecurity, and AI incorporation in mining operations.
• Smart Industry Challenge Peru & Bavaria 2026 Technological immersion program led by the State of Bavaria Office for South America and the Hub, connecting German startups and technology companies with the Peruvian mining ecosystem, with support from AHK Peru.
• AprendeHub – Specialization Programs (PEIM, PELA, AIIS) Set of specialized training programs under the AprendeHub umbrella, including PEIM (137 hours), PELA (45 hours), and AIIS (65 hours), focused on innovation management and AI in mining.
• MesaHub Working Groups Structured working group sessions organized by thematic areas including data governance, cybersecurity, circular economy, sustainable mining, hydrogen (H2V), de-carbonization, and intelligent mining, facilitating targeted collaboration among Hub companies.

Quantifiable outcome

• 556 innovations presented through Hub programs
• +8 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• H2 Perú, Asociación Peruana de HidrógenocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2025The Hub and H2 Perú signed a collaboration agreement to promote sustainable mining through green and low-emission hydrogen adoption in the Peruvian mining ecosystem. The partnership encompasses joint innovation projects, information exchange for socialization activities, open innovation processes oriented toward H2V transition in mining, and specialized workshops on H2V applications. H2 Perú has 68 members including corporate partners, professional members, and institutional/academic allies.
• Institute for Manufacturing (IfM), University of CambridgecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Hub collaborated with Cambridge's IfM to design the Digital Transformation Roadmap (HRTD) for the Peruvian mining sector, involving 17 mining and supplier companies and 43 professionals. The methodology structured four phases: strategic analysis (landscaping) in March, synthesis in April, prioritization in May, and results presentation in June.
• Instituto de Ingenieros Minas del Perú (IIMP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIIMP is the co-organizer of PERUMIN Hub (Comunidad de Innovadores), the main open innovation program in Peru's mining sector. PERUMIN Hub identifies solutions to major mining challenges through collaborative innovation, facilitating innovator growth, consolidation, and commercial launch in the mining sector.
• MICA (Mining Innovation Commercialization Accelerator)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMICA and the Hub co-organized the first Mining Innovation Summit Peru-Canada, bringing together 30+ Peruvian mining organizations and a delegation of 9 Canadian technology companies. The summit focused on water efficiency, tailings management, digital transformation, operational safety, and smarter exploration, highlighting the importance of collaboration and strategic alliances.
• ProCiencia (Concytec)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProCiencia is the executing agency of Concytec financing doctoral programs in alliance with national and international institutions. The Hub, through Buenaventura and Poderosa, co-sponsored two doctoral programs in Physics (UNI, focused on renewable energy) and Engineering and Environmental Sciences (UNALM, focused on circular economy), offering 38 scholarships each including S/6,500 monthly stipend for up to 36 months.
• State of Bavaria Office for South AmericamajorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe State of Bavaria Office for South America leads The Smart Industry Challenge Peru & Bavaria 2026 program alongside the Hub, seeking to identify and invite German companies with innovative digital solutions for industry and/or mining to one of Latin America's most dynamic ecosystems. Bavaria provides return tickets, 5 nights accommodation, access to Peru's contact network, mentoring sessions, workshops, and access to Expomina trade fair.
• Peruvian-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (AHK Peru)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerAHK Peru supports The Smart Industry Challenge Peru & Bavaria 2026 as a partner, helping facilitate connections between German technology companies and the Peruvian mining ecosystem.
• MinSus de GIZmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerMinSus (Sustainable Mining) of GIZ collaborated with PERUMIN Hub to expand the 'Jóvenes que Transforman' (Young People Who Transform) program to Andean countries including Bolivia, Colombia, Chile, and Ecuador, supporting the international expansion of the youth innovation pipeline.
• AustminemajorGTM or Marketing PartnerAustmine partnered with BHP and PERUMIN Hub to provide mentoring and exhibition spaces to accelerate the journey of finalist startups, connecting Australian mining technology providers with the Peruvian market.
• BHPmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBHP partnered with Austmine and PERUMIN Hub to offer tools (mentorships and exhibition spaces) to accelerate selected startups from the PERUMIN Hub innovation competition. BHP also partnered on the Young Mining Professionals (YMP) Awards to recognize Peruvian young mining professionals at PDAC 2026 in Toronto.
• Alta Ley (Chile)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlta Ley, in collaboration with Chilean mining companies, developed the 'Scope 3 Emissions Guide for the Copper Industry' and presented it in a Hub session for members, exploring potential for Peru-specific guides.
• DUAMmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDUAM provided the bootcamp curriculum for 'Jóvenes que Transforman,' guiding young innovators through pre-incubation, incubation, and acceleration stages with 27 virtual sessions and expert accompaniment.
• Centro de Desarrollo Emprendedor de ESAN (CDE-ESAN)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerESAN provided technical support for Marcobre's local business digital transformation diagnostic and training program in Marcona district, covering business organization, cost calculation, sales planning, and basic technology use.
• Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú (PUCP)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPUCP collaborated with Nexa Resources on a geopolymer research project converting mining tailings into cementitious materials, funded through public R&D programs. PUCP is also a member of the Hub's university network.
• Universidad Nacional de Ingeniería (UNI)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNI hosts a doctoral program in Physics focused on renewable energies, co-sponsored by the Hub and Buenaventura through ProCiencia, with 38 scholarships and international university partnerships (University of Michigan, University of Queensland, University of Pennsylvania, and others).
• Universidad Nacional Agraria La Molina (UNALM)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNALM hosts a doctoral program in Engineering and Environmental Sciences focused on circular economy, co-sponsored by the Hub and Poderosa through ProCiencia, with 38 scholarships and international partnerships across 16 foreign universities.
• Young Mining Professionals (YMP)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerYMP and the Hub co-organized a virtual presentation event for the YMP Awards 2026 (Peter Munk and Eira Thomas awards), promoting Peruvian young professionals' participation in the global mining talent recognition program at PDAC 2026 in Toronto.
• CONEIMINminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCONEIMIN (Consejo Nacional de Estudiantes de Ingeniería de Minas) collaborates with the Hub on an open innovation process focused on addressing illegal mining in Peru, engaging university students and young professionals in generating proposals from technological, social, territorial, and regulatory perspectives.
• CITE Textil Camélidos Cusco (ITP)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCITE Textil Camélidos Cusco leads a project on automated alpaca fiber-to-rustic-yarn transformation machines, funded by ProCiencia's Technological Development Program 2024, with Hub facilitation connecting with mining company communities.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Mining3: International mining innovation consortium focusing on transformative mining technologies (autonomous equipment, sensing, processing). Comparable as a mining R&D convening organization, with overlapping themes in digitalization and operational innovation.
• CSIRO (Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation): Australia's national science agency with significant mining R&D programs and innovation convening roles. Comparable as a broad mining innovation ecosystem player, though much larger and government-backed.
• AMIRA International: Long-established global mining R&D facilitator that brokers collaborative research projects among mining companies, technology providers, and research institutions. Comparable as a peer mining industry association, though AMIRA is older, broader, and globally oriented.

Emerging players

• CRC ORE: Australian cooperative research centre focused on innovation in ore extraction and processing. Comparable in convening mining companies around shared R&D, though narrower in technical focus.

Others

• Sustainable Minerals Institute (SMI): University of Queensland institute focused on sustainable mining research and industry collaboration. Comparable as an academic-industry mining innovation convener, and a partner of UNI in the Hub's doctoral program.

Direct peers

• Global Mining Guidelines Group (GMG): International multi-stakeholder group that develops guidelines and frameworks for mining innovation adoption. Comparable as a peer mining industry collaboration platform, with the Hub hosting GMG Lima Forum activities.
• Alta Ley: Chilean mining innovation cluster that convenes mining companies, technology providers, and academia to accelerate innovation in the Chilean copper mining sector. Closely comparable to the Hub in mission, multi-stakeholder model, and Andean mining focus; Alta Ley has even collaborated with the Hub on Scope 3 emissions guidance.
• Austmine: Australia's leading mining innovation and technology network connecting miners, METS (Mining Equipment, Technology & Services) companies, and researchers. Direct peer given its mining innovation convening role, network-driven model, and partnerships with the Hub on PERUMIN Hub startup mentoring.
• MICA (Mining Innovation Commercialization Accelerator): Canadian network of mining companies, startups, and researchers accelerating commercialization of mining innovation. Directly comparable as a peer innovation network; co-organized the Mining Innovation Summit Peru-Canada with the Hub.

Regional players

• Instituto de Ingenieros de Minas del Perú (IIMP): Peruvian professional mining engineering institute that co-organizes PERUMIN Hub with the Hub. Comparable in convening the Peruvian mining community, though IIMP is a professional association while the Hub focuses specifically on innovation collaboration.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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