Instituto Neurologico De Guatemala

What Instituto Neurologico De Guatemala does

Instituto Neurológico de Guatemala (ING) is a private, non-profit organization founded in 1960 in Guatemala City that provides special education and support therapies to children, youth, and adults with intellectual disability and autism. Its core programs are PADI (a digital platform with more than 16,000 curriculum-adapted video resources for remote educational and therapeutic services, launched in 2025), PUNTEA (a specialized autism program for children ages 2-12), Ciclo Vital (a life-stage accompaniment program), and Edúcate (training for parents, teachers, and professionals). Service delivery combines a main headquarters in Guatemala City zone 11, a Centro de Diagnóstico y Terapias, and a hybrid physical-digital model (Centros de Atención a Distancia) that pairs in-person sites with the PADI virtual platform, most recently in Suchitepéquez. The organization claims 60+ years of service, 650+ beneficiaries, 300+ committed donors, and coverage of more than 20 diagnoses.

The organization is funded through individual sponsorships (starting at Q25/month), one-time donations, corporate partnerships (including GNC Guatemala, Banco Industrial, Kalea, Texaco, and Pradera Vistares), event-based fundraising (notably the annual GNC NeuroRun which attracted 6,000+ runners), and government grants via partnerships with the Secretaría de Bienestar Social (SBS) and SOSEP. PADI is positioned as the first digital platform in Latin America dedicated to remote education and therapy for intellectual disability and autism, and is being scaled through inter-institutional agreements that target 2,100+ beneficiaries across six departments, with a stated ambition to reach ten departments. The Maryland Consulate partnership extends the service to Guatemalan families in the Washington D.C. area. Strategic capacity-building is supported by an INCAE Business School MBA consulting engagement focused on scalability.

With 23 employees and an annual GNC NeuroRun plus the 12K Kilómetros de Esperanza as flagship fundraising events, the organization operates a hybrid revenue model that blends recurring small-ticket individual giving, mid-size corporate sponsorships, and government institutional contracts. No revenue, budget, or financial statement is disclosed in available data. Growth is concentrated in scaling PADI's geographic reach, reducing the 400+ child PUNTEA waiting list, and building organizational capacity through academic and government partnerships.

Name

Instituto Neurologico De Guatemala

Legal name

Instituto Neurológico de Guatemala

Website

https://institutoneurologicodeguatemala.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Instituto Neurológico de Guatemala is a 1960-founded Guatemalan nonprofit providing special education and therapies for people with intellectual disabilities and autism. It operates the PADI digital platform and a hybrid physical-digital service model serving 650+ beneficiaries across multiple departments via government and corporate partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Special Education and Therapeutic Services for Intellectual Disability and Autism

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Special Education, Disability Support & Inclusive Education Nonprofits (BPAGADAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Disability Services & Assistive Solutions (Accessibility, Assistive Tech) (BPAGALAM), Autism Classroom & School Program Support (Inclusion/Resource) (EDAKAKAC)

Keywords

• Special education services
• Therapeutic services autism
• Distance learning platform
• Developmental disability care
• Inclusion training programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Guatemala City

HQ country

Guatemala

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations and Sponsorships: Monthly sponsorship program starting at Q25 for individuals. Donors receive SAT-authorized receipts deductible from ISR, periodic updates on progress, and information about activities. One-time donations also accepted.
2. Corporate Sponsorships and Partnerships: Corporate sponsorship of events and programs. Companies sponsor the GNC NeuroRun and other events, receive corporate visibility and public recognition for social commitment.
3. Event-Based Fundraising: Annual events including GNC NeuroRun (5K, 10K, 15K races), the 12K Kilómetros de Esperanza, and other fundraising activities. Proceeds support programs like PADI and PUNTEA.
4. Government Partnerships: Partnerships with government entities (SBS, SOSEP) that provide funding and institutional support. Equipment and connectivity contributions from partners like Global Exchange.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Instituto Neurol\u00f3gico de Guatemala is a private non-profit organization delivering special education, therapeutic services, and inclusion programs for children, youth, and adults with intellectual disability and autism in Guatemala. Its core offerings include the PADI distance education platform, the PUNTEA autism program, the Ciclo Vital life-cycle support program, the Ed\u00facate inclusion training initiative, diagnostic services, hydrotherapy, and a scholarship fund. Operations are sustained through donations, sponsorships, signature fundraising events, and government partnerships rather than consumer fees.

Product overview

The Instituto Neurológico de Guatemala operates as a multi-program organization offering specialized education and therapeutic services for persons with intellectual disability and autism. The core product portfolio consists of PADI (distance learning platform), PUNTEA (autism program), Ciclo Vital (life cycle development program), and Edúcate (professional training). These programs are complemented by the Centro de Diagnóstico (diagnostic center), Centro de Atención a Distancia (remote service centers), and direct services including hydrotherapy and scholarship funding. PADI serves as the digital platform enabling remote delivery of educational and therapeutic content across the country.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PADI: Programa de Atención a Distancia Integral - First digital platform in Latin America providing remote educational and therapeutic services for people with intellectual disability or autism
• PUNTEA
• Ciclo Vital
• Edúcate

Products and services

• PADI (Programa de Atenci\u00f3n a Distancia Integral) Digital platform providing distance educational and therapeutic services to children, youth, and adults with intellectual disability or autism. Offers personalized attention including special education, speech therapy, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, psychological support, and family orientation, with more than 16,000 video resources adapted to the National Base Curriculum focused on functional development and autonomy.
• PUNTEA (Programa Integral Especializado para ni\u00f1os con Trastorno del Espectro Autista) Therapeutic and educational circuit for children aged 2-12 with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnosis, addressing daily living skills, social skills, sensory integration, behavior, executive functions, and speech therapy. Serves more than 100 children.
• Ciclo Vital Program designed to provide comprehensive support throughout all stages of human development, from early childhood to adult life, under a philosophy of integral accompaniment.
• Ed\u00facate Educational initiative promoting an inclusive culture through continuous and specialized training. Directed at parents, teachers, professionals, and the general public, offering courses and diplomas on intellectual disability, autism, and educational and social inclusion.
• Centro de Atenci\u00f3n a Distancia (CAD) Physical center enabling remote specialized services through the PADI virtual platform, bringing educational and therapeutic services to communities facing geographic or economic access limitations. Serves 60 children and adolescents with intellectual disability, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, convulsive syndrome, and autism spectrum disorder.
• Centro de Diagn\u00f3stico Diagnostic center offering evaluations with international standards for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnosis on Saturdays, with highly qualified professionals, neurology clinic, support therapies, and psychological care for families.
• Hidroterapia (Hydrotherapy) Hydrotherapy service providing therapeutic effects for developing strength in arms and legs, improving blood circulation, tissue oxygenation, muscle relaxation, elasticity, muscle tone work, and reduction of joint load.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 100 families impacted since PADI pilot phase in September 2024
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

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

• Pradera VistaresmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 25 March 2026Delivered more than Q120,000 to three impact organizations including the institute, raised through the 12K Kilómetros de Esperanza race event.
• INCAE Business SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 March 2026MBA consulting team worked with the institute for 7 weeks to develop strategic diagnosis and scalability plan for PADI program. Analysis focused on strengthening structure, sustainability and growth capacity of the distance education program.
• Municipalidad de GuatemalamajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 February 2026Partnership for the 12K Kilómetros de Esperanza race event, combining sports with social impact for children and families facing disability challenges.
• Consulado General de Guatemala en MarylandminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 3 February 2026Presented PADI program at the consulate to provide virtual services in Spanish to Guatemalan families in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area.
• GNC GuatemalacoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 3 August 2025Main sponsor of GNC NeuroRun 15, the annual fundraising race event that brought together 6,000+ runners to support PADI and inclusion programs.
• Banco IndustrialmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 3 August 2025Corporate sponsor of GNC NeuroRun 15 event supporting the institute's programs and mission of inclusion.
• Texaco, Optimum Nutrition, AP de Ramírez, Arca de Noé, Agua Pura Salvavidas, Sporade, Pollo Brujo, DK12, SmartFit, MarceFitness, VitaStar, Helios, AVIAminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 3 August 2025Corporate sponsors supporting GNC NeuroRun 15 event, contributing to fundraising for PADI and inclusion programs.
• Secretaría de Bienestar Social (SBS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 July 2025Government partnership to expand PADI services to 6 departments benefiting 2,100+ people. SBS staff trained on program implementation and methodology.
• SOSEP (Secretaría de Obras Sociales de la Esposa del Presidente)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 July 2025Government partnership for PADI program implementation. SOSEP staff received training to extend services to beneficiaries across the country.
• Global ExchangemajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 30 July 2025Provided equipment, connectivity and technological resources to support PADI program implementation in partner departments.
• Olimpiadas Especiales (Special Olympics)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2024Sports program partnership enabling athletes with intellectual disabilities to participate in bocce and other sports disciplines. Athletes have qualified for Latin American Games in Asunción, Paraguay.
• Kalea GuatemalamajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 23 March 2023Since 2006, Kalea has supported the institute through Trueque Kalea program. Customers exchange used furniture for discounts; furniture sold at Used Furniture Bazaar with proceeds funding equipment, repairs and maintenance. Q156,580 raised in 2022 for hydrotherapy pool renovation and Diagnostics Center equipment.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Inclusion International: Global federation advocating for people with intellectual disabilities. Operates in an adjacent advocacy and capacity-building space; provides useful context on the international standards (e.g., inclusive education, accessible tech) ING aligns its PADI content with.
• INCAE Business School (social-sector consulting): MBA consulting partner that delivered a strategic diagnosis and scalability plan for ING's PADI program. An adjacent capacity-building institution rather than a competitor, but its applied work provides a benchmark for the operating maturity of comparable NGOs.
• Secretaría de Bienestar Social (SBS Guatemala): Government counterpart formalizing ING's PADI rollout across six departments. Functions as a channel partner and indirect funder rather than a peer; useful comparator for the type of public-sector infrastructure ING integrates with.

Broad incumbents

• Down Syndrome International: International non-profit advancing the rights and inclusion of people with Down syndrome. Operates a comparable awareness, training, and family-support mission to ING's broader work, but at international advocacy scale.
• Special Olympics International: Global sports organization for athletes with intellectual disabilities. ING is a delivery partner and member organization; comparable programmatic breadth (sports, inclusion, advocacy) and recurring corporate sponsorship model.
• Autism Speaks: Global advocacy and services organization for autism. ING's PUNTEA program and Edúcate training operate in an adjacent space; comparable donor-driven, awareness-led model with broader geographic scope but less direct-therapy specialization.

Direct peers

• Olimpiadas Especiales (Special Olympics Latin America): Athletes from ING (e.g., Minelly López, Ángel Hernández) qualify through this partnership for Latin American Special Olympics Games in bocce. Both organizations serve the same beneficiaries (people with intellectual disabilities) and share direct operational coordination through ING's sports programs.

Regional players

• Fundación Margarita Tejada: Guatemalan non-profit providing education, therapy, and care for children with intellectual disabilities and Down syndrome. Closest in-country peer in mission, beneficiary profile, and special-education service mix; regional and competing for similar donor and government pools.
• Fundación Pro Acceso a la Educación (and similar Guatemalan disability non-profits): Aggregate peer group of Guatemalan civil-society organizations working on disability inclusion and special education. Compete with ING for the same donor base, government contracts, and limited pool of trained special-education professionals.

Emerging players

• AbilityPath (formerly Ability Now Bay Area): U.S. non-profit delivering programs for adults and children with developmental disabilities, including vocational training and therapy. Comparable program mix to ING's Ciclo Vital lifecourse model and shares the small-team, donor-supported operating profile.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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