Cuadrante Sur

What Cuadrante Sur does

Cuadrante Sur is a Quito-based non-profit organization (Fundación Cuadrante Sur) founded in 2021 that designs and delivers social-innovation, digital-rights and territorial-democracy projects in Ecuador. It operates across three thematic areas — Social Learning and Innovation, Digital Rights and Right to Science, and Territorial Democracy and Social Justice — and serves international-development donors (GIZ, NDI, FES-ILDIS, CARE Ecuador), foreign embassies (France, Canada) and subnational government institutions (Prefectura de Manabí), with secondary beneficiaries including civil-society networks, domestic workers, LGBTIQ+ organizations and migrants.

The organization's product portfolio combines custom-built civic technology with pedagogical content. Core software products include the TRHUnidas web application for domestic workers and employers (developed under CARE Ecuador's 'Mujeres, Dignidad y Trabajo' Phase II), the camiNOS.uio mobile application providing rights-attention routes for newcomers to Quito (funded by the Embassy of France and scheduled for public release by end-2025), and the Quién es quién Ec research database of national and local public authorities. Educational products are self-guided virtual courses hosted on GIZ's Moodle Atingi platform (Ecosistemas de Innovación Transformadores, Líderes por los Servicios Públicos Íntegros y Transparentes) and the GovTech, Innovación y Emprendimiento Público course for Prefectura de Manabí under Agenda Manabí 4.0. Underlying technology is conventional custom web and mobile development, cloud computing, and e-learning platform production, with emphasis on data privacy, accessibility, and andragogical design.

Cuadrante Sur runs a community-led, project-based go-to-market with no disclosed pricing. Revenue is generated entirely through professional-services consulting, training and software-development contracts awarded by institutional partners, and the organization has no external investors, parent company, or funding rounds. Distribution is through direct consulting engagements and partner-organization networks (including the 9-member Red Ecuatoriana de Voluntariado), with civic-tech applications distributed via web and mobile storefronts.

Name

Cuadrante Sur

Legal name

Fundación Cuadrante Sur

Website

https://cuadrantesur.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Cuadrante Sur is a Quito-based non-profit founded in 2021 that develops civic-tech applications, virtual courses and public-policy research for international development donors, embassies, subnational governments and civil-society networks in Ecuador.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Development and Civic Technology Consulting

NAICS

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Human Rights Organizations (813311), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Digital Development & ICT4D / GovTech Technical Assistance (BPADAEAL)

Keywords

• Civic technology development
• Human rights consulting
• Social innovation services
• Digital rights advocacy
• Capacity building training

Headquarters

HQ city

Quito

HQ country

Ecuador

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Consulting Services: Project-based consulting services including project design, formulation and implementation for human rights promotion, research, policy analysis, and strategic planning.
2. Training and Pedagogy Services: Design and facilitation of in-person, virtual, and self-guided pedagogical processes for capacity building, rights promotion, and social development.
3. Software Development Services: Design and production of computer systems, custom software, monitoring tools, project evaluation tools, and cloud computing solutions for social projects.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Cuadrante Sur is a non-profit organization that designs, formulates, and implements projects promoting human rights, social innovation, and citizen participation in Ecuador. It develops custom civic technology including web and mobile applications (such as TRHUnidas and camiNOS.uio), builds research databases on public authorities and legislators, and produces self-guided virtual courses and pedagogical processes for capacity building. Services are delivered as project-based engagements for international development partners (GIZ, NDI, CARE Ecuador, FES-ILDIS, embassies) and government institutions.

Product overview

Cuadrante Sur is a non-profit organization offering a portfolio of civic technology products and educational services. The core offerings include custom-built web and mobile applications (TRHUnidas, camiNOS.uio), research platforms (Quién es quién Ec), and virtual self-guided courses delivered on partner platforms (GovTech, Ecosistemas de Innovación Transformadores, Líderes por los Servicios Públicos). The organization structures its work around three thematic areas: Social Learning and Innovation, Digital Rights and Right to Science, and Territorial Democracy and Social Justice. Services include project design and formulation, pedagogical facilitation (in-person, virtual, and self-guided), custom software development, monitoring and evaluation tools, cloud computing, and public policy analysis.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Aplicación Web TRHUnidas Web application providing utility information for domestic workers (TRH) and employers, including training modules and real-time online consultation accessible via the TRHUnidas mobile app.
• camiNOS.uio Mobile information application with rights attention routes, organization directory, and practical information to facilitate integration for persons arriving for the first time in Quito, developed with the support of the Embassy of France in Ecuador.
• Quién es quién Ec Research and analysis initiative providing systematic access to public information about profiles of public authorities across national and local government functions in Ecuador, supporting government transparency.
• Curso Virtual GovTech, Innovación y Emprendimiento Público Virtual course focused on digital transformation of public management, technological innovation, and entrepreneurship for key actors in Manabí, part of Agenda Manabí 4.0, using design thinking and social canvas methodologies.
• Curso Ecosistemas de Innovación Transformadores Self-guided virtual course strengthening innovation ecosystem actors' capacities in innovation concepts, gender equity, and innovative project development, hosted on GIZ's Moodle Atingi platform.
• Curso Líderes por los Servicios Públicos Íntegros y Transparentes Virtual training-of-trainers course for GIZ's SinCero II Project, developing competencies among state and non-state actors to promote integral and transparent public services in Ecuador using social canvas methodology.

Quantifiable outcome

• 20+ projects implemented from 2021-2024 across civic tech, training, research, and organizational strengthening
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• GIZ (Cooperación Alemana / Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor strategic partner providing funding and technical cooperation for multiple projects including GovTech Innovation and Public Entrepreneurship course for Prefectura de Manabí (Agenda Manabí 4.0), SinCero II course for public services integrity, Ecosistemas de Innovación Transformadores course, and legislative advocacy support through Ecuador Voluntario project with Fundación Voluntar.
• CARE EcuadorcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject sponsor for TRHUnidas Web App development for domestic workers (TRH) and employers, funded through Phase II of the Mujeres, Dignidad y Trabajo project. Cuadrante Sur developed the web application with training modules.
• Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Ecuador (FES-ILDIS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClient for Legislativo.ec 2021 legislative mapping project, providing research and analysis of legislators elected for the 2021-2025 legislature, parliamentary factions, and specialized legislative commissions.
• National Democratic Institute (NDI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFunding source for Democracia en Diversidad project with Diálogo Diverso, aimed at strengthening LGBTIQ+ political participation in Ecuadorian elections through research, pedagogical processes, and local agenda systematization.
• Embajada de Francia en EcuadorcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject funder for camiNOS.uio mobile application development, co-designing and producing an informational app with rights attention routes, organizational directory, and practical information for people newly arriving in Quito.
• Embajada de Canadá en EcuadorcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject funder for A mí también me pasó initiative led by Diálogo Diverso, aimed at preventing sexual abuse in public spaces through research, educommunication, training, and advocacy components.
• Red Ecuatoriana de Voluntariado (REV)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClient for organizational strengthening project. REV is a network of nine civil society organizations, international cooperation entities, and UN System organizations. Cuadrante Sur conducted organizational diagnosis and developed institutional strengthening roadmap.
• France VolontairescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRequesting organization for REV organizational strengthening project. France Volontaires supports volunteer activity and international volunteer exchanges.
• Fundación VoluntarcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Ecuador Voluntario project with GIZ for volunteer activity strengthening in Ecuador. Cuadrante Sur accompanied legislative advocacy processes for social action and volunteering law.
• Diálogo DiversocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerImplementing partner for A mí también me pasó project (funded by Embassy of Canada) and Democracia en Diversidad project (funded by NDI). Cuadrante Sur contributed research components and pedagogical design for both initiatives.
• Prefectura de ManabícoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment client for GovTech Innovation and Public Entrepreneurship course, part of Agenda Manabí 4.0 initiative. Cuadrante Sur provided instructional design, virtual environment implementation, and andragogical accompaniment.
• Unión Nacional de Trabajadoras Remuneradas del Hogar y Afines (UNTHA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization for TRHUnidas project. Cuadrante Sur developed the web application based on UNTHA's mobile application for domestic workers and employers.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Asociación por los Derechos Civiles (ADC): Argentine civil rights organization with a strong digital rights and technology program — comparable focus on rights promotion in digital contexts with research and advocacy output.
• Fundar, Centro de Análisis e Investigación: Mexican civic research and technology organization producing policy analysis, data tools, and accountability projects — closely mirrors Cuadrante Sur's mix of policy research, civic tech, and government transparency work.
• Colnodo: Colombian civil society technology NGO providing ICT solutions for social development — comparable in offering technology services and capacity building to NGOs, social movements, and underserved communities.
• Karisma: Colombian NGO combining digital rights advocacy with technology research and tool development — directly comparable to Cuadrante Sur's digital rights and civic tech portfolio.
• Ciudadanía Inteligente: Chile/Latin America civic tech NGO focused on transparency, citizen participation, and democratic innovation — a close peer in mission, methodology, and regional civic tech positioning.
• SocialTic: Mexico-based civic tech NGO that develops digital tools and digital rights programs for civil society — directly comparable to Cuadrante Sur's combination of custom software development and social-impact consulting in Latin America.
• TEDIC: Paraguayan digital rights and civic technology NGO — a comparable Latin American small-team organization blending advocacy, research, and tool development for democratic participation.

Broad incumbents

• Fundación Avina: Latin American foundation funding and implementing social development, citizen participation, and democratic governance initiatives — comparable thematic mission but operates at foundation scale across the region.
• Hivos: International development organization with significant digital rights, civic tech, and transparency programming in Latin America — comparable thematic focus but operates at a much larger scale and as a funder/implementer rather than small local NGO.

Emerging players

• Fundación Datos Abiertos y Gobierno Digital: Latin American civic data and open government initiatives addressing government transparency and digital rights — overlaps with Cuadrante Sur's Quién es quién Ec database and civic tech offerings.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/cuadrantesur_ec
• Facebookfacebook.com/cuadrantesur
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cuadrantesur-ec
• Instagraminstagram.com/cuadrantesur_ec

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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