CREAME

What CREAME does

CREAME (Corporación Créame - Incubadora y Aceleradora de Empresas) is a Colombian non-profit (ESAL) business incubator and accelerator founded in 1995, headquartered in Medellín. It delivers a full-lifecycle entrepreneurship accompaniment methodology across six stages — Ideation, Pre-incubation, Incubation, Acceleration, Internationalization, and Growth — to entrepreneurs and micro, small, and medium enterprises (MiPymes). The organization operates a hybrid delivery model combining in-person territorial accompaniment across 222 Colombian municipalities and 12 Latin American countries with digital platforms, principally the Así Emprendes self-serve growth platform and the Convocatorias program-application platform. Its flagship methodology, the 4Impact model, codifies accompaniment across four pillars (Leadership and Culture, Business, Society, Innovation and Sustainability) and is supported by a proprietary Business Characterization Route (Ruta de Caracterización Empresarial) for diagnostic assessment.

The company serves three customer categories: (1) entrepreneurs and MiPymes as end-beneficiaries, (2) corporate partners (notably Ecopetrol through its Ecopetrol Emprende 5-year program) and compensation funds (Caja de Compensación Familiar Cofrem) as co-funders and co-deliverers, and (3) government entities (Distrito de Medellín, SENA) seeking to strengthen local entrepreneurial ecosystems. Programs such as Ruta del Emprendimiento, Meta+Productiva, Bootcamps de Crecimiento y Expansión, and ECOSOL 2025 represent the deployed product surface.

The business model is a subsidized B2B/B2G professional and managed services structure. CREAME generates revenue (in the form of contracted program delivery) through corporate partnership contracts, government contracts, and institutional partnerships with compensation funds; end-user entrepreneurs and MiPymes access programs at no direct cost. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; contract cadence is multi-year. The organization is privately held as a civil society non-profit, with no disclosed institutional investors, parent company, or venture funding; ownership rests with a Junta Directiva and Asamblea per its data-protection disclosures. Operating status is active as of 2025-2026, with continuous program throughput and a claimed 30-year operating history that has engaged 11M+ entrepreneurs, accompanied 40,381 companies, and supported 55,669+ jobs generated by accompanied businesses.

Name

CREAME

Legal name

Corporación Créame - Incubadora y Aceleradora de Empresas

Website

https://creame.com.co

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

CREAME is a Colombian non-profit business incubator and accelerator (founded 1995, HQ Medellín) that delivers subsidized entrepreneurship accompaniment across six lifecycle stages to entrepreneurs and MiPymes in 222 municipalities and 12 Latin American countries, funded by corporate, government, and compensation-fund partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business Incubator and Accelerator Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Business Incubators & Accelerators (EDAMAHAC)

Keywords

• Business incubation services
• Entrepreneurship acceleration programs
• SME business development
• Corporate entrepreneurship partnerships
• Nonprofit business consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Medellín

HQ country

Colombia

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Corporate and Institutional Partnerships: Revenue generated through co-development and implementation of entrepreneurship programs with corporate partners (e.g., Ecopetrol Emprende) and institutional partners (e.g., Caja de Compensación Familiar Cofrem). Programs such as Meta+Productiva are fully subsidized by partner organizations.
2. Government Contracts: Execution of public programs and initiatives in partnership with government entities such as the Distrito de Medellín, supporting local entrepreneurial ecosystems.
3. Program Fees (Subsidized): As an ESAL (Non-Profit Entity), Créame generates revenue through program delivery where costs are subsidized by partners, allowing for free or reduced-cost access to entrepreneurs and businesses.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Corporación Créame is a non-profit (ESAL) business incubator and accelerator that delivers comprehensive business accompaniment to entrepreneurs and MiPymes across six lifecycle stages (Ideation, Pre-incubation, Incubation, Acceleration, Internationalization, and Growth) through its proprietary 4Impact model. Services include one-on-one specialized consulting, bootcamps, immersive market-connection experiences, and digital platforms (Así Emprendes and Convocatorias), delivered directly and via institutional partnerships with corporates, government entities, and cajas de compensación. Programs are fully subsidized by institutional partners, so entrepreneurs and SMEs access accompaniment at no direct cost.

Product overview

Créame is an incubator and accelerator of companies with 30 years of experience operating in Colombia and 12 countries across Latin America. Its product portfolio is structured around a comprehensive accompaniment methodology spanning six stages: Ideation, Pre-incubation, Incubation, Acceleration, Internationalization, and Growth. The core offering is the 4Impact model, a high-impact business acceleration methodology centered on four pillars (Leadership and Culture, Business, Society, and Innovation & Sustainability). Supporting this are the So Emprendes (Así Emprendes) digital platform, specialized consulting services, bootcamps, and the Plataforma de Convocatorias for program applications. Programs such as Ruta del Emprendimiento (in partnership with the Medellín District) and Meta+Productiva (with Cofrem) deliver the methodology in specific territories. The company also develops its own tools, platforms, and exclusive methodologies for business growth.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 4Impact Model High-impact business acceleration model designed to transform organizations by developing entrepreneurs and businessmen across four pillars: Leadership and Culture, Business, Society/social impact, and Innovation and Sustainability. It provides accompaniment through the stages of Ideation, Pre-incubation, Incubation, Acceleration, Internationalization, and Growth.
• Así Emprendes (Digital Platform) Digital platform offering solutions to accelerate business growth through knowledge, experiences, and connections, enabling entrepreneurs to identify their stage and connect with tailored solutions.
• Consultorías Especializadas (Specialized Consulting) One-on-one specialized consulting services where each SME works with an expert consultant to design and implement solutions that close identified gaps, tailored to each business's specific needs.
• Meta+Productiva (Fomento y Desarrollo Empresarial) Subsidized program component focused on strengthening SMEs, improving their market positioning, and promoting sustainability, implemented in partnership with Caja de Compensación Familiar Cofrem in the Meta department of Colombia.
• Ruta del Emprendimiento Entrepreneurship pathway program led by the Secretary of Economic Development of the District of Science, Technology and Innovation of Medellín, designed to boost business models with the confidence and backing of a structured program for entrepreneurs.
• Bootcamps de Crecimiento y Expansión Practical, experience-based bootcamps covering three axes: Strategic Growth Trends, Processes that Drive Your Business, and Financial Strategy, delivered in multiple Colombian municipalities.
• Creación de Experiencias Inmersivas (Immersive Experiences) Immersive experiences that connect businessmen with markets and key opportunities, designed to foster market expansion and strategic relationships.
• ECOSOL 2025 Program focused on social entrepreneurship and sustainable business development, presented in partnership with multiple organizations.
• Plataforma de Convocatorias Online convocation platform for managing applications and registrations for Créame programs and opportunities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 11,149,175 entrepreneurs approached and trained over 30 years
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Distrito de Ciencia, Tecnología e Innovación de MedellíncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership with Medellín's district government to accompany 700+ companies across all stages of growth, from ideation to consolidation. CREAME supports the district's entrepreneurial ecosystem development objectives through the 4Impact model and territorial presence.
• Ecopetrol EmprendecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner5-year partnership with Ecopetrol's entrepreneurship initiative to bring opportunities for successful entrepreneurship to different regions of Colombia. Programs focused on business development and support for entrepreneurs across the country.
• Caja de Compensación Familiar CofremcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to design and implement the 'Meta+Productiva' program adapted to the reality of Villavicencio and its MiPymes. The program strengthens business capacities and generates local economic impact, with the third version launching in 2025-2026 supporting up to 100 companies.
• SENAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic alliance mentioned for developing technical, digital, and managerial programs in municipalities with entrepreneurial potential, advancing territorial relevance of training and effective subsequent accompaniment.
• Superintendencia de Industria y Comercio (SIC)minorOthersRegulatory relationship for data protection compliance. CREAME operates under Colombian data protection laws (Law 1581/2012) and maintains compliance oversight with SIC guidelines.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Innpulsa Colombia: Colombian government entity dedicated to promoting entrepreneurship, innovation, and high-growth businesses. Directly comparable as a Colombian ecosystem builder; competes for the same government and institutional program budgets CREAME relies on.
• New Ventures Mexico: Mexican non-profit accelerator supporting social and environmental entrepreneurs with incubation and acceleration programs. Comparable as a regional impact incubator serving SMEs in Latin America.

Emerging players

• Socialab: Latin American social entrepreneurship platform operating acceleration and incubation programs across multiple countries. Comparable in mission (impact-focused entrepreneurship) and SME accompaniment methodology.

Broad incumbents

• Endeavor: Global high-impact entrepreneurship support organization operating across Latin America and beyond. Comparable to CREAME in serving high-growth entrepreneurs with accompaniment and networks, but operates as a broader, multi-country platform rather than a domestic incubator.
• Ashoka (Latin America): Global organization supporting social entrepreneurs and changemakers through fellowship and incubation programs. Comparable in mission-driven, multi-country SME/entrepreneurship support model.
• BID Lab (IDB Lab): Innovation laboratory of the Inter-American Development Bank supporting entrepreneurship and SME development across Latin America. Comparable as a large-scale, multi-country SME/entrepreneurship support entity; competes for institutional and government partnerships.
• Wayra (Telefónica): Corporate-backed startup accelerator operating across multiple Latin American countries. Comparable to CREAME as a regional accelerator, but funded by a corporate parent (Telefónica) rather than multi-partner institutional model.

Direct peers

• Impact Hub: Global network of impact-focused innovation hubs offering incubation, acceleration, and entrepreneurship programs. Comparable in mission, methodology, and B2B/B2G partnership delivery, with overlap in SME accompaniment services.
• Ruta N Medellín: Medellín-based innovation and technology corporation that operates entrepreneurship and innovation programs in Antioquia. Direct competitor operating in CREAME's home market with overlapping SME/entrepreneur target segments.
• Parque E (Antioquia): Antioquia-based entrepreneurship and innovation organization supporting SMEs and entrepreneurs in Colombia. Direct regional competitor operating in overlapping Colombian territories with comparable accompaniment methodology.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/infocreame
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@INFOCREAME
• Facebookfacebook.com/share/oeCnowvCumPukLrT/?mibextid=LQQJ4d
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/groups
• Instagraminstagram.com/creameincubadora

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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