Tecnocentro Cultural Somos Pacífico

What Tecnocentro Cultural Somos Pacífico does

Tecnocentro Cultural Somos Pacífico (legal name: Corporación Tecnocentro Cultural Somos Pacífico) is a private non-profit corporation (corporación sin ánimo de lucro) founded in 2013 and headquartered at Carrera 28B No. 121B – 55, Barrio Potrero Grande, in Comuna 21 of eastern Cali, Colombia. The organization operates a community-based cultural and social intervention center that delivers free programs in arts (visual arts, crafts, costume design), music (Sinfonía Pacífica orchestra with ~150 beneficiaries, choir, Camerata), dance (traditional Pacific, folklore, urban, salsa), creative industries (video game development, digital illustration, robotics, virtual reality, programming), and digital inclusion (Punto Vive Digital laboratory with 30 computers, Xbox consoles, free internet, and basic ICT training). Social support services include psychosocial accompaniment, the Rumbo Joven employability program for ages 18-30 (1,000+ beneficiaries across 5 communes since 2014 with a 70% post-training employment rate through a 26-company network), and Saberes Pacífico for senior women preserving cultural knowledge.

The business model is grant-funded: all programs and services are provided free of charge to beneficiaries, with revenue sourced from a diversified base of Colombian government agencies (national ministries of Culture, TIC, and DPS; municipal secretariats of Culture, Social Welfare, Peace, and Health; Gobernación del Valle del Cauca), international foundations (Tinker Foundation, JP Morgan, APC Colombia), corporate social investment partners (Ecopetrol, Emcali, COMFANDI), and individual recurring giving through the Club de Amigos program. A small social enterprise (Tienda Manos a la Obra souvenir shop) generates marginal revenue from crafts produced by program participants. The organization is governed by a General Assembly of Members and a 7-member Board of Directors under a public-private alliance model with founding partners including Fundación Alvaralice, Fundación Paz y Bien, COMFANDI, Universidad ICESI, and the Alcaldía de Santiago de Cali. Operations are supported by a team of approximately 50 staff including directors, coordinators, facilitators, and administrative personnel; the organization has served 199,530+ beneficiaries since inception and over 500 participants access programs daily.

Name

Tecnocentro Cultural Somos Pacífico

Legal name

Corporación Tecnocentro Cultural Somos Pacífico

Website

https://somospacifico.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Tecnocentro Cultural Somos Pacífico is a non-profit cultural center in eastern Cali, Colombia providing free arts, music, dance, digital literacy, and employability programs to vulnerable communities in Potrero Grande and Comuna 21 via a public-private partnership model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Cultural and Social Services

NAICS

Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Cultural Centers & Community Cultural Organizations (BPAGAHAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Cultural, Identity & Inclusion Programs (EDALAHAF)

Keywords

• Community arts education
• Cultural formation programs
• Youth employability training
• Digital inclusion services
• Cultural center management

Headquarters

HQ city

Cali

HQ country

Colombia

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Institutional Funding and Donations: Primary revenue from partnerships with public institutions (government agencies, municipal departments) and private sector companies who fund programs and operations as part of corporate social responsibility and impact investment
2. Club de Amigos (Friends Club): Recurring donations from individuals and organizations committed to supporting the organization's mission. Monthly giving program for sustained funding
3. International Donations: Funding from international foundations and development organizations including Tinker Foundation, JP Morgan, and others for social impact programs
4. Souvenir Shop (Manos a la Obra): Social enterprise selling handmade crafts and souvenirs with proceeds supporting programs. Products created by program participants

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Tecnocentro Cultural Somos Pacífico is a non-profit community cultural center that provides free formation programs in visual arts, music, dance, and creative industries, along with a public library, a Punto Vive Digital innovation laboratory, employability training for youth, and psychosocial support services. All programs are delivered at no cost to vulnerable children, youth, adults, and seniors in eastern Cali through direct in-person service at the Potrero Grande facility and community outreach.

Product overview

Tecnocentro Cultural Somos Pacífico is a community-based non-profit corporation operating a multi-program cultural and social intervention center. It functions as a unified platform combining cultural formation (Arts, Music, Dance, Creative Industries), digital inclusion services (Library, Digital Innovation Lab/Punto Vive Digital), and social support services (Psychosocial Management, Rumbo Joven employablity program). The center serves vulnerable populations in Eastern Cali through free programs targeting children, youth, adults, and seniors, with a methodology centered on psychosocial accompaniment. Key programs include the Artistic Agency for talent booking, Mercado Musical del Pacífico for music industry development, and Saberes Pacíficos for senior cultural preservation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Mercado Musical del Pacífico (MMP): A platform for strengthening the musical sector of the Pacific region through business rounds, showcases, and networking.
• Agencia Somos Pacífico

Products and services

• Arte (Arts Program) Formation program in visual arts including drawing, painting, textile work, crafts, and costume design, focused on peacebuilding and life skills development for children, youth, and adults from vulnerable communities in eastern Cali. Delivered free of charge at the Tecnocentro facility.
• Música (Music Program) Musical formation program covering orchestral music, choir, classical music ensemble (Camerata), and popular ensemble, serving approximately 150 beneficiaries including children and adults with instruments including violin, viola, cello, and contrabajo. Delivered free of charge.
• Danza (Dance Program) Dance formation program covering traditional Pacific dances, Colombian folklore, Latin rhythms, urban dance, and salsa, with representative groups performing at city festivals including Festival de Macetas and Semana Cultural. Delivered free of charge.
• Industrias Creativas (Creative Industries) Technology and digital creativity program teaching video game development, digital illustration, robotics, virtual reality, programming, and animation for youth. Delivered free of charge.
• Biblioteca (Library) Public library affiliated with the Red de Bibliotecas Públicas de Cali since 2017, offering free book loans, school reinforcement, reading promotion activities, creative expressions, and a program for pregnant mothers.
• Laboratorio de Innovación Digital (Punto Vive Digital) Community technology center in partnership with MinTIC providing free internet access, 30 computer workstations, 2 Xbox gaming consoles, government online services access, and basic ICT training courses.
• Rumbo Joven Employability program implemented by Fundación Alvaralice since 2014, orienting and training vulnerable youth (ages 18-30) for labor insertion through life projects, skills training, and internships with a network of 26 local companies. 70% of graduates have entered internships or employment.
• Saberes Pacíficos Program for senior citizens (adultas mayores) focused on preserving cultural knowledge through cooking, crafts, weaving, and traditional medicine, supported by Fundación Antoluz and involving 12 women over 54 years.
• Mercado Musical del Pacífico (MMP) Music industry platform strengthening the Pacific region's musical sector through business rounds, showcases, networking, and academic agendas, with three lines of action: circulation, offer strengthening, and demand strengthening. The 8th edition connected 68 programadores with 91 ofertantes virtually.
• Agencia Somos Pacífico (Talent Agency) Booking and management agency for music and dance artists from Eastern Cali, representing over 6 music and dance groups with artistic development plans for national and international industry participation.
• Tienda Manos a la Obra (Souvenir Shop) Virtual souvenir store offering handcrafted items with social impact, supporting local artisans (including program participants) and generating resources for community programs.
• Gestión Social (Social Management) Psychosocial support services including psychosocial attention, life skills development, family intervention, and community/territory outreach, forming the foundation of all formative programs at the Tecnocentro.

Quantifiable outcome

• 199,530+ total beneficiaries served since 2013
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

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

• Fundación Paz y BiencoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011Founding partner of the Tecnocentro Cultural Somos Pacífico. Played key role in the public-private alliance that conceived, funded, and launched the cultural center in 2011.
• Fundación AlvaralicecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011Founding partner and major supporter. Led the Rumbo Joven employability program implementation since 2014, benefiting 1000+ young people across 5 communes.
• Universidad ICESIcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011Founding partner providing academic support, research, and institutional credibility to the initiative since its inception.
• COMFANDIcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011Founding partner in the public-private alliance that constructed and equipped the Tecnocentro Cultural Somos Pacífico.
• Alcaldía de Santiago de CalicoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011Government founding partner providing land, infrastructure, and ongoing operational support through various secretariats including Culture, Social Welfare, and Health.
• Secretaría de Cultura y Turismo de CalicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary government partner providing ongoing funding, program support, and venue access. Key collaborator for cultural events, festivals, and artistic programming.
• Ministerio de Tecnologías de la Información y de las Comunicaciones (MinTIC)coreTechnology or IntegrationPartner for Punto Vive Digital laboratory providing 30 computers, gaming consoles, and free internet access to community through digital inclusion program.
• Fundación AntoluzmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupporting the Saberes Pacíficos project for 3 years, focusing on technical and social development of 12 women entrepreneurs over 54 years.
• Fundación BatutamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational music foundation that partnered with Somos Pacífico in 2012 to launch symphonic music and choir programs.
• Computer Clubhouse (MIT/Intel)majorTechnology or IntegrationTechnology education partnership with MIT and Intel providing creative technology learning environment and methodology.
• Centro Cultural Colombo AmericanomajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnglish language program partnership providing conversational English classes to youth and adults at the Tecnocentro.
• Fundación Alvaralice (Rumbo Joven)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerImplementing the Rumbo Joven employability model since 2014 with 26-company labor network, achieving 70% employment rate for graduates.
• Orquesta Filarmónica de CalimajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPerforming partnership bringing classical music performances, the Camerata, and cultural exchange to Potrero Grande community.
• Secretaría de Cultura de la Alcaldía de CalicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing collaboration for cultural events, Festival de Música Clásica Notas de Paz, and program support enabling events across city venues.
• Red de Bibliotecas Públicas de CalimajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLibrary network partnership since 2017 providing reading promotion, book loans, research facilities, and cultural programming.
• Red de Salud Oriente y NortemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealth network partnership providing services at community fairs including vaccination, dental care, and health information.
• Secretaría de Paz y Cultura CiudadanamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partner for peacebuilding and citizen culture programs including Leaders in Motion and Youth in Good initiatives.
• Secretaría de Bienestar SocialmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal welfare secretariat providing social services and support for community development programs.
• Cámara de Comercio de CalimajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommerce chamber providing business development support, employment services, and economic programs at community events.
• Gobernación del Valle del CaucamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional government supporting cultural programs through Sello Oriente initiative and Recreavalle partnership.
• Universidad Autónoma de OccidenteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHosting Somos Pacífico youth from Creative Technology program at MekaMaster competition and academic events.
• BPM Studio and Cervezas KalimaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrivate sector partners supporting Lab Sessions electronic music events with proceeds donated to youth artists.
• Fundación AlvaralicecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partner implementing Rumbo Joven employability program and supporting the Saberes Pacíficos intergenerational project.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Parque Explora: Large interactive science and culture museum complex in Medellín combining educational exhibits, technology, and community programming. Comparable in integrating technology and culture for public benefit, but operates at much larger scale as a broader institution.

Direct peers

• Fundación Nacional Batuta: Colombia's leading music education foundation for vulnerable youth, operating symphonic and choir programs nationally. Direct peer to Somos Pacífico's Sinfonía Pacífica program and an actual partner since 2012, with comparable methodology targeting underserved children and youth through free music formation.
• Centro Cultural Comfama: Major Colombian cultural center in Medellín offering arts, education, and community programs. Comparable in scale and scope as a regional community cultural hub combining cultural formation with social programs; broader geography and corporate sponsorship base than Somos Pacífico.
• Casa Kolacho: Community cultural center in Commune 1 of Medellín (northern Colombia), founded to use hip-hop culture as a tool for social transformation in vulnerable neighborhoods. Strongly comparable to Somos Pacífico's model of using arts/culture/technology in marginalized urban communities with violence exposure.
• Fundación Alvaralice: Founding partner of Somos Pacífico that implements the Rumbo Joven employability model since 2014. Directly comparable community development foundation in Cali focused on vulnerable populations, with shared governance and operational integration.
• Centro Cultural Gabriel García Márquez: Bogotá-based cultural center named after the Nobel laureate offering free arts, culture, and education programming with a focus on Colombian cultural heritage and identity. Direct peer in mission and programming model, with similar emphasis on free access to arts and culture for community benefit.
• El Sistema (Fundación Musical de Venezuela): Venezuelan-founded global network providing free classical music education to millions of children in vulnerable communities. Most-cited international precedent for Somos Pacífico's orchestral program and a benchmark for arts-based social intervention models in Latin America.
• Corporación Cultural Nuestra Gente: Colombian community-based nonprofit delivering arts and cultural programs to vulnerable populations, often in partnership with international foundations. Comparable operational scale and donor-driven community development approach to Somos Pacífico.

Regional players

• Centro Cultural de Lima: Peruvian government-operated cultural center providing free arts programming, workshops, and community events in Lima. Comparable in offering free community cultural services, but operates at national-government scale rather than community-led nonprofit structure.

Emerging players

• InMotion (formerly National Dance Institute): New York-based organization providing free dance and music education to children in underserved communities, with documented youth-development outcomes. Comparable mission of using performing arts in vulnerable communities, and a useful benchmark for outcome measurement and donor reporting practices.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/somospacificotc
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/TCSomospacifico
• Facebookfacebook.com/tcsomospacifico
• Instagraminstagram.com/somospacificotc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tecnocentro-cultural-somos-pac%C3%ADfico

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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