CONSEJO DE DESARROLLO ECONÓMICO DE ENSENADA AC

What CONSEJO DE DESARROLLO ECONÓMICO DE ENSENADA AC does

Consejo de Desarrollo Económico de Ensenada AC (CODEEN) is a Mexican civil association (Asociación Civil) headquartered in Ensenada, Baja California, that acts as a regional economic development council. Its purpose is to generate higher levels of competitiveness and productivity for Ensenada and Baja California by convening the business sector, government, academia, and civil society. The organization serves micro, small, and medium enterprises (Mipymes), entrepreneurs, government and public institutions, supply-chain providers, and academic and research institutions in the coastal region of Baja California.

CODEEN's portfolio centers on five initiatives: UDE (Unidad de Desarrollo Estratégico), a strategic project advisory unit delivered through a Lovable-hosted portal; FIDEM (Fideicomiso Empresarial de Baja California), a state business trust created in 2000 and restructured in 2023 that allocates payroll-tax proceeds (25% Mipyme strengthening, 15% investment/export promotion, 60% strategic projects) and which CODEEN administers; PEME (Plan Estratégico Metropolitano de Ensenada 2019-2034), a five-axis strategic metropolitan plan; CEMDI (Centro Metropolitano de Información Económica y Empresarial), a regional economic and business data platform; and executive education programs such as the Diplomado en Habilidades Directivas y Desarrollo de Negocios. Underlying technology is limited to web/marketing properties (Wix), the UDE advisory portal, and the CEMDI data platform; CODEEN does not develop proprietary technology products.

CODEEN's revenue model is non-commercial and operates through two streams: managed services tied to FIDEM fund administration and project execution, and professional services in the form of strategic advisory, methodological support, and training. Programs are offered at subsidized rates or free of charge (e.g., the Diplomado offers 50% scholarships), and customer access is primarily direct via the office, events, partner organizations (CCEE, CONSULTEN, SEI BC, AprendeBC), and digital platforms. Distribution is regional and concentrated in Ensenada and the San Quintín district, with expanding engagement in supply-chain development verticals.

Name

CONSEJO DE DESARROLLO ECONÓMICO DE ENSENADA AC

Legal name

Consejo de Desarrollo Económico de Ensenada AC

Website

https://codeen.com.mx

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CODEEN is a Mexican civil association that acts as the regional economic development council for Ensenada and Baja California, convening business, government, academia, and civil society to administer the FIDEM trust fund, execute strategic projects, and deliver training and data services to Mipymes and public institutions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Economic Development Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (81392)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Management Services (8741), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Economic Growth, Trade & Private Sector Development Programs (BPADABAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Technical Cooperation, Capacity Building & Policy Advisory Programs (BPADABAO)

Keywords

• Economic development council
• Strategic project advisory
• Regional competitiveness services
• Mipyme capacity building
• Business trust administration

Headquarters

HQ city

Ensenada

HQ country

Mexico

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

Revenue model

1. FIDEM Fund Administration: CODEEN administers and executes projects backed by the Fideicomiso Empresarial de Baja California (FIDEM), which was created in 2000 to return a percentage of payroll taxes to the business sector. FIDEM distribution: 25% for SME strengthening, 15% for investment/export promotion, and 60% for strategic projects.
2. Institutional Support and Project Management: CODEEN provides advisory services, strategic project development, and methodological support to various sectors aligned with local and national priorities. It operates with backing from government programs and institutional partnerships.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CODEEN is a non-profit civil association (Asociación Civil) that promotes economic development in Ensenada and Baja California by coordinating multi-sector strategic initiatives, administering the FIDEM business trust fund (25% Mipyme strengthening, 15% investment/export promotion, 60% strategic projects), delivering strategic project advisory through the UDE unit, operating the CEMDI regional economic information platform, executing the PEME 2019-2034 metropolitan strategic plan, and offering training programs such as the Diplomado en Habilidades Directivas y Desarrollo de Negocios.

Product overview

CODEEN operates as an economic development council offering a portfolio of advisory services and programs. The core offerings include UDE (strategic project advisory), FIDEM (business trust funding), PEME (strategic metropolitan planning), CEMDI (economic information platform), and vocational training programs. These services collectively aim to strengthen Mipyme competitiveness and drive regional economic development in Ensenada and Baja California.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FIDEM: Fideicomiso Empresarial de Baja California - a business trust fund created in 2000 to return a percentage of payroll taxes to the business sector, restructured in 2023 to strengthen the Mipyme ecosystem, promote investment, and execute strategic projects in Baja California. Distribution: 25% for Mipyme strengthening, 15% for investment/export promotion, 60% for strategic projects.
• UDE
• CEMDI
• PEME

Products and services

• UDE - Unidad de Desarrollo Estratégico Strategic advisory unit that transforms ideas into high-impact strategic projects, providing methodological rigor and technical support for project development aligned with local and national priorities for businesses, government, and institutional partners.
• FIDEM - Fideicomiso Empresarial de Baja California Business trust fund program administered by CODEEN, created in 2000 to return a percentage of payroll taxes to the business sector. Supports Mipyme strengthening (25%), investment/export promotion (15%), and strategic projects (60%) in Baja California. Restructured in 2023 to strengthen the Mipyme ecosystem.
• PEME - Plan Estratégico Metropolitano de Ensenada 2019-2034 Strategic metropolitan plan covering five development axes (Institutional, Social, Environmental, Economic, Urban) with diagnostic assessments and project portfolios to guide urban and regional development of Ensenada.
• CEMDI - Centro Metropolitano de Información Económica y Empresarial Interactive electronic platform providing statistical and business information for Tijuana, Tecate, Playas de Rosarito, and Ensenada, supporting economic promotion and data-driven decision-making for businesses, government, and researchers.
• Diplomado en Habilidades Directivas y Desarrollo de Negocios Diploma program for directive skills and business development offered in hybrid (in-person and virtual) format with 50% scholarships; 8 modules of 6 hours each covering strategic planning, organizational transformation, AI incorporation, financial management, and marketing/sales strategies. Targets business owners, managers, entrepreneurs, and professionals.

Quantifiable outcome

• 269,556 pesos invested in medical emergency training equipment for Cruz Roja Ensenada, benefiting approximately 180 companies through first-aid training programs.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• International Finance Corporation (IFC)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025In 2025, SEI BC in collaboration with IFC launched a supplier development program for the auto parts industry, focused on training, certification, and access to global supply chains. CODEEN promotes this type of initiative in Ensenada.
• AprendeBCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAprendeBC is an institutional training platform that CODEEN participates in alongside government and other organizations. CODEEN contributes to agricultural sector training and economic development programs through this platform.
• Consejo Coordinador Empresarial de Ensenada A.C. (CCEE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCEE (Consejo Coordinador Empresarial de Ensenada) integrates the Consejo Directivo of CODEEN, along with an equal number of members from CONSULTEN. CCEE represents the business coordinating council for Ensenada.
• Consejo Consultivo Económico de Ensenada A.C. (CONSULTEN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCONSULTEN (Consejo Consultivo Económico de Ensenada) integrates the Consejo Directivo of CODEEN alongside CCEE, contributing to the governance and strategic direction of CODEEN.
• Cruz Roja Mexicana, Delegación EnsenadaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCODEEN, through FIDEM, backed the equipment of the School of Medical Emergency Technicians of Cruz Roja Ensenada, investing 269,556 pesos in medical training equipment.
• Plan Crecer (Coparmex)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCODEEN collaborates with Plan Crecer, a program of Coparmex, to identify the main needs of businesses and analyze alternatives to improve competitiveness, including digital terminals, business software, and AI solutions.
• Emprende San QuintínminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmprende San Quintín is a citizen incubator that emerged in 2024 from academics, specialists, and community actors. CODEEN supports this initiative which has held the Mercado Emprendedor 2025-2 with over 600 attendees.
• Secretaría de Economía e Innovación de Baja California (SEI BC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCODEEN works with SEI BC on programs such as the 'Aprende BC' initiative and the Program for Strengthening Business Norms, which includes incentives for acquiring payment terminals for SMEs.
• Instituto de Emprendimiento BCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCODEEN collaborates with the Instituto de Emprendimiento BC ( Jesús David Flores Fraga attended a CODEEN encounter with producers) to support entrepreneurship development in the region.
• CICESE, UABC, CETYS, UNAMcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCODEEN promotes collaboration with academic and research institutions including CICESE, UABC, CETYS, and UNAM to ensure access to talent, applied research, and technology transfer, particularly for technology parks and innovation ecosystems.
• Gobierno del Estado de Baja California / Secretaría de EconomíacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCODEEN coordinates with the state government and its economic secretariat on the Plan Estratégico Metropolitano de Ensenada and FIDEM project execution.
• COPREENminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCOPREEN (Consejo de Productores de Energías Renovables) is listed as a strategic ally of CODEEN on its website.
• CDT (Centro de Competitividad Estratégica)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCDT (Centro de Competitividad Estratégica) is listed as a strategic ally of CODEEN on its website.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• CONCANACO SERVYTUR México: National confederation of chambers of commerce, providing the macro-level chamber and SME development framework that CODEEN operates within at the regional level.
• IMCO (Instituto Mexicano para la Competitividad): National Mexican think tank focused on economic competitiveness and policy research. Operates at a broader national level than CODEEN but with overlapping mission on regional competitiveness, productivity, and economic development metrics.
• COPARMEX (Confederación Patronal de la República Mexicana): National Mexican employer confederation representing business interests and operating programs such as Plan Crecer, which CODEEN directly collaborates with. A larger, established counterpart in the same business-development space across Mexico.

Direct peers

• Ensenada EDC (Ensenada Economic Development Corporation): US-side counterpart economic development corporation for Ensenada, explicitly listed as a CODEEN ally on its website. Operates with a similar mandate to attract investment, support businesses, and promote regional growth in the same Ensenada market.
• Consejo Consultivo Económico de Ensenada (CONSULTEN): The Ensenada economic advisory council that integrates CODEEN's Consejo Directivo. Operates as a peer professional advisory body with overlapping mission on regional economic competitiveness.
• Centro de Competitividad Estratégica (CDT): A strategic ally of CODEEN per its website, focused on strategic competitiveness — closely overlapping mission with CODEEN's mandate to drive regional economic competitiveness in Mexico.
• Consejo Coordinador Empresarial de Ensenada (CCEE): The Ensenada business coordinating council that shares governance with CODEEN through the Consejo Directivo. Functions as a peer business umbrella organization with overlapping membership and convening roles in the Ensenada private sector.

Regional players

• Tijuana EDC (Tijuana Economic Development Corporation): Comparable economic development council serving Tijuana within Baja California. Operates the same business-attraction, retention, and SME-support model in an adjacent metro, making it a direct regional peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CodeenMx
• Instagraminstagram.com/codeen_mx
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/consejo-de-desarrollo-econ%C3%B3mico-de-ensenada-ac

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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