Empresarios por la Educación - Perú

What Empresarios por la Educación - Perú does

Empresarios por la Educación is a Peruvian non-profit civil association (Asociación civil sin fines de lucro) founded in 2007 and headquartered in Lima, with a stated mission of improving public education in Peru through coordinated action among companies, government, and civil society. It operates a portfolio of education programs targeting teachers, students, and schools nationwide, including the ONEM math olympiad (entering its 22nd edition in 2026 in partnership with Aceros Arequipa), the inquiry-based Escuelas Indagadoras program, the socio-emotional-learning Comunidades Afectivas program, the AI teacher-training program MentorIA Perú (funded by Google.org), the Inclusión Digital initiative, the school-recognition program La Buena Escuela, and the continuous-improvement framework Aprende para Crecer.

The organization functions as a multi-stakeholder coordination platform rather than a direct education provider. It works with the Ministry of Education (MINEDU), 26 regional education directorates (DREs), and more than 100 local education management units (UGELs), and is supported by a coalition of over 30 corporate sponsors including Aceros Arequipa, TGP, Google.org, Fondation Eleni, Fondo Social La Granja / First Quantum Minerals, among others. Its reported reach is 6,387 public schools, 68,900+ teachers, and 1.4M+ students across Peru, with a staff of 47 employees led by President Marcela Benavides and General Manager Luciana Puente Berry.

The business model is non-profit grant-funded: the association does not charge beneficiaries (public schools, teachers, and students receive programs free of charge) and finances operations through corporate donations, foundation grants, and project-specific funding. Disclosed individual program investments include ONEM at approximately S/1.55M (2025), Escuelas Indagadoras at S/4,116,759, and Comunidades Afectivas at S/2,034,552, with aggregate annual operating budget estimated in the mid-single-digit millions USD range.

Name

Empresarios por la Educación - Perú

Legal name

Empresarios por la Educación

Website

https://empresariosporlaeducacion.org.pe

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Empresarios por la Educación is a Peruvian non-profit founded in 2007 that coordinates corporate, government, and civil-society action to improve public education, running programs that reach 6,387 schools, 68,900+ teachers, and 1.4M+ students across Peru's 26 regions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Education Programs

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Back-Office Administration & Shared Services (HR, Payroll, Finance/AP/AR) (EDAEALAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Open Educational Resources (OER) & Curriculum Repositories (EDAFACAJ)

Keywords

• Public education programs
• Teacher training services
• Educational program management
• Socio-emotional learning programs
• Digital literacy training

Headquarters

HQ city

Miraflores, Lima

HQ country

Peru

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, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Corporate Sponsorship & Program Funding: ExE operates as a nonprofit association funded entirely by corporate sponsors, foundations, and government partners. Companies such as Aceros Arequipa, TGP, Fondo Social La Granja, Google.org, and others commission or co-finance specific educational programs implemented by ExE. No revenue is generated from the schools or students served.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Empresarios por la Educación (ExE) is a non-profit association that designs, funds, and implements free educational programs for public schools in Peru across three pillars: digital education, socio-emotional skills, and educational quality management. The organization works through direct coordination with MINEDU, regional education authorities (DREs/GREs), and local education management units (UGELs) to deliver teacher training, student competitions, and digital/AI literacy programs at national scale. All programs are provided free of charge to beneficiary schools and are funded entirely by corporate sponsors and foundations.

Product overview

Empresarios por la Educación (ExE) is a non-profit organization operating a multi-program portfolio focused on improving public education in Peru through three strategic pillars: Digital Education (Educación Digital), Socio-Emotional Skills Development (Habilidades Socioemocionales), and Educational Quality Management (Calidad Educativa). The portfolio comprises distinct programs including core training initiatives (Aprender para Crecer, Escuelas Indagadoras, Comunidades Afectivas), competitive recognition programs (La Buena Escuela, ONEM Aceros Arequipa), technology-integrated AI and digital literacy programs (MentorIA Perú, Inclusión Digital, Inclusión Digital Lambayeque), regional community programs (Integrados por la Educación with TGP, Querocoto Unido por los Aprendizajes with Fondo Social La Granja, Cerro Verde Comunidad Digital), peer tutoring (TEP Perú), and cultural programs (Encuentra tu Poema). Programs are implemented through strategic alliances with corporations, government (MINEDU), international foundations (Kodea, Fundación BBVA, Fondation Eleni), and academic institutions (UPCH, PUCP, Universidad Cayetano Heredia).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Escuelas Indagadoras: A teacher training program to promote STEAM+H education across the educational community, improving math learning through inquiry-based methodology.
• Comunidades Afectivas
• Aprender para Crecer
• La Buena Escuela
• Inclusión Digital
• MentorIA Perú
• Integrados por la Educación

Products and services

• ONEM Aceros Arequipa (National School Math Olympiad) National School Mathematics Olympiad co-organized with MINEDU and Corporación Aceros Arequipa, engaging nearly 2 million students annually across Peru. Includes a national teacher training program with 6 training sessions and competition awards.
• La Buena Escuela National competition recognizing and awarding good practices in public schools that strengthen socio-emotional well-being and school coexistence. Awards range from S/20,000 to S/30,000 to winning institutions.
• Comunidades Afectivas (formerly Escuelas Afectivas) Socio-emotional development program that strengthens emotional competencies of teachers and students, improving school climate and violence-free environments. Has trained 228 teachers and impacted 10,371 students across Ica and Lambayeque since 2019.
• Escuelas Indagadoras Teacher training program using STEAM+H methodology to improve math learning through inquiry-based learning, critical thinking, problem-solving, and socio-emotional competencies. Active in Ucayali and Ayacucho with 366 teachers across 48 schools; 2022-2025 results include +13pp gain in satisfactory math level vs. control schools.
• Aprender para Crecer Educational management strengthening program in alliance with Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, focused on meaningful learning in communication, math, and science for students in 4 provinces, including early childhood and primary levels.
• MentorIA Perú AI training program for secondary school teachers developed with Fundación Kodea and MINEDU, with Google.org support. Trains teachers on pedagogical use of AI tools to strengthen digital competencies of students across Lima, Arequipa, and Lambayeque, targeting 1,500 teachers and 50,000+ students.
• Inclusión Digital Digital skills program present in 15+ regions, training 68,900+ teachers and 1,400,000 students across 6,387 schools on technology integration in education, covering Google Suite, Zoom, Jitsi, Meet, and WhatsApp-based pedagogy.
• Integrados por la Educación STEAM+H education program in partnership with Transportadora de Gas del Perú (TGP) and Instituto Apoyo, implemented in Ayacucho schools. Includes digital library equipment and teacher training focused on mathematics improvement, reaching 166 students and 11 teachers in Ninabamba and Rosaspampa.
• Querocoto Unido por los Aprendizajes Community education program in Querocoto, Cajamarca in partnership with Asociación Fondo Social La Granja (funded by First Quantum Minerals). Uses a STEM+H approach training 483 teachers and engaging 543 families across 15 schools and the broader 67-school initiative, coordinated with UGEL Chota.
• Cerro Verde Comunidad Digital Digital community program funded by Freeport-McMoRan (Cerro Verde) providing free computer training in Mollebaya with 71% female participation and over 80% approval rate; program transferred to the Mollebaya municipality for continuity.
• Tutoría Entre Pares Perú (TEPP) Peer tutoring program implemented with Fundación Educación 2020 and UGEL Cañete, promoting active and collaborative learning methodologies. Benefited 2,250 students in 30 schools.
• Encuentra tu Poema Poetry reading program in alliance with Fundación BBVA, promoting creative reading in public schools, reaching 60+ teachers in Lima. Incorporated into Lima's official Lectura Plan (Plan Lector) through coordination with DRELM.

Quantifiable outcome

• 69% of students reached satisfactory level of socio-emotional competency (Comunidades Afectivas/Chiclayo 2025)
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration8 records

AI capability4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and flagship.

• Asociación Fondo Social La GranjacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 October 2025Fondo Social La Granja (funded by First Quantum Minerals) commissioned ExE to implement the 'Escuelas Indagadoras La Granja' program in 15 schools and the broader 'Querocoto Unido por los Aprendizajes' initiative covering 67 schools in Querocoto, Cajamarca. The partnership involves UGEL Chota and benefits 200+ teachers and hundreds of families.
• Sociedad Matemática PeruanaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2025The Peruvian Mathematical Society provides academic expertise for the ONEM competition and teacher training plan, contributing specialist mathematicians and researchers to develop competition problems and training materials.
• Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú (PUCP)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2025PUCP co-develops the teacher training component of the ONEM Aceros Arequipa 2026, providing certification for the 6-journey training plan (3 in-person, 3 virtual) for math teachers nationwide.
• Universidad de LimaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2025The Universidad de Lima provides virtual math training sessions for ONEM student participants and has delivered sessions to 1,000+ students with recordings reaching 2,500+ YouTube views.
• Transportadora de Gas del Perú (TGP)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025TGP funds the 'Integrados por la Educación' program, implemented by ExE in Ayacucho using the STEAM+H methodology. The program benefits 166 students and 11 teachers in rural schools in Ninabamba and Rosaspampa, with teacher training, learning materials, and digital library equipment. Includes socio-emotional workshops for families.
• Fundación BBVAminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Fundación BBVA partners with ExE on the 'Encuentra tu Poema' poetry literacy program, reaching 60+ teachers in Lima. The program was incorporated into Lima's official Lectura Plan (Plan Lector) through coordination with DRELM.
• PRONABECminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2024ExE co-hosts corporate breakfast events with PRONABEC (Peru's national scholarship program) to inform member companies about scholarship opportunities for low-income students and promote private sector co-investment in higher education scholarships.
• Corporación Aceros ArequipaflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2024Aceros Arequipa is the flagship corporate sponsor of ExE's national math olympiad (ONEM Aceros Arequipa). The partnership, co-organized with MINEDU and ExE, invests S/1.55 million annually and has engaged up to 1.7 million students and 50,000+ teachers. The competition includes teacher training, regional events, and national awards. This is ExE's most prominent and longest-running flagship partnership.
• Fundación Kodea (Chile)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Fundación Kodea, a Chilean foundation with 10 years of experience in digital skills, co-develops the MentorIA Perú program alongside ExE and MINEDU. Kodea leads program design and implementation of AI training for Peruvian teachers.
• Instituto ApoyocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Instituto Apoyo is a key academic partner co-developing ExE's educational quality programs, including 'Escuelas Indagadoras' (STEAM+H methodology) and 'Aprendiendo para Crecer.' The institute contributes pedagogical content, teacher training materials, and research expertise.
• Khan AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Khan Academy provides its free online learning platform as a resource within ExE's digital inclusion and quality education programs, supporting self-paced math and literacy learning for students.
• UGEL PiuraminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021UGEL Piura partners with ExE's Inclusión Digital program to deliver digital skills webinars to teachers in the Piura region, leveraging ExE's content and UGEL's teacher network.
• Universidad Peruana Cayetano HerediaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Partner in the 'Aprendiendo para Crecer' (Aprender para Crecer) program, providing academic oversight and teacher training in communication, math, and science for early childhood and primary levels in 4 provinces.
• ElectroDunasminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019ElectroDunas has co-funded the Escuelas Afectivas (Comunidades Afectivas) program in Ica since 2019, supporting socio-emotional training for teachers, students, and families in 4 districts, reaching 40+ teachers, 800 students, and 350 families.
• Ministerio de Educación del Perú (MINEDU)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2007MINEDU is ExE's primary government partner, co-organizing the ONEM math competition, the La Buena Escuela contest, and the MentorIA Perú program. The ministry provides institutional endorsement, policy alignment, and access to the national education network (DREs/UGELs).
• IPAE Acción EmpresarialflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2007IPAE Acción Empresarial is ExE's parent organization (as stated on the website). ExE participates in IPAE-organized events including CADE Educación and CADE Escolar as a member of the organizing committee, contributing to national education policy dialogue.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Ashoka: Global organization supporting social entrepreneurs, with a strong presence in education innovation across Latin America. Comparable as a multi-stakeholder convener and education systems-change organization, though with broader scope beyond ExE's program delivery focus.
• Teach For All: Global network of education fellowships operating in 60+ countries. While ExE does not run a fellowship model, both organizations share the mission of addressing educational inequity through structured programs targeting underserved public school systems.

Regional players

• Fundación Luker: Colombian corporate education foundation linked to Organización Luker that designs and implements education programs with public schools and government. Shares the multi-stakeholder model of deploying corporate CSR/ESG funding into measurable public education programs.
• Enseña por México: Mexican non-profit that recruits and trains university graduates to teach in low-income public schools, part of the Teach For All network. Comparable teacher development and education improvement mission operating in a similar Latin American public education context.
• IPAE Acción Empresarial: Peruvian private-sector business association that serves as ExE's parent organization. Provides the institutional platform for ExE's corporate engagement and policy dialogue, including co-organization of CADE Educación and CADE Escolar forums.
• Fundaci\u00f3n Kodea: Chilean foundation focused on digital skills and AI education that co-developed ExE's MentorIA Per\u00fa program. Operates a similar corporate-funded digital education platform model in Chile, making it the closest regional comparable for ExE's Educaci\u00f3n Digital pillar.
• PRONABEC: Peruvian government agency administering national scholarship and educational opportunity programs. Operates with a different funding model (government vs corporate sponsors) but serves similar beneficiaries and engages the same private-sector ecosystem via co-hosted CSR events.

Others

• Fondation Eleni: Switzerland-based international foundation that funds ExE's Comunidades Afectivas socio-emotional program in Ica and Lambayeque (S/2M+ since 2019). Representative of the international foundation ecosystem that channels CSR into ExE's program portfolio.
• Khan Academy: Global non-profit providing free online learning content, integrated as a resource within ExE's digital inclusion and quality education programs. Serves as a complementary content infrastructure provider rather than a direct competitor.

Direct peers

• Instituto Apoyo: Peruvian academic institute that co-develops ExE's Escuelas Indagadoras (STEAM+H) and Aprender para Crecer programs, contributing pedagogical content and teacher training capacity. Operates directly comparable teacher capacity-building programs for Peruvian public schools.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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