INSTITUTO SUPERIOR TECNOLÓGICO LEMAS

What INSTITUTO SUPERIOR TECNOLÓGICO LEMAS does

Instituto Superior Tecnológico LEMAS (TECLEMAS) is an Ecuadorian private technological institute founded in 2019 and headquartered in Guayaquil. The institution offers four Technology Superior (tercer nivel) degree programs — Neuroeducation, Financial Administration, Marketing, and Software Development — each completed in 2 years (4 semesters) and delivered entirely online through the institution's proprietary virtual classroom platform (VITEC) and AcademicOK academic management system. TECLEMAS also operates a digital repository (DSpace), a digital academic journal (Innovarium), and a continuing education division offering diplomas, AI courses, professional certifications, and webinars; its Neuroeducation program is the first of its kind at the tercer nivel in Ecuador.

The business model is tuition-driven: revenue is generated primarily through recurring fees for the four online degree programs and continuing education offerings, with financing options available and a 25% municipal discount granted to Daule residents under the GAD Daule partnership. The institution targets adult learners and working professionals nationwide in Ecuador, supported by a community-led go-to-market approach that combines educational fairs, social media, government and educational-network referrals (CONFEDEC, REA, FEDEPAL, Ministry of Education, GADs), and a self-serve pre-registration portal. Strategic priorities include achieving CACES accreditation under the Modelo de Evaluación Externa 2024 and deepening partnerships with government bodies, NGOs, and corporate partners such as Innovatec Corp to strengthen pre-professional practice placement and curriculum relevance.

Name

INSTITUTO SUPERIOR TECNOLÓGICO LEMAS

Legal name

Instituto Superior Tecnológico LEMAS

Website

https://teclemas.edu.ec

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Instituto Superior Tecnológico LEMAS (TECLEMAS) is a private Ecuadorian online higher-education institute founded in 2019 in Guayaquil, offering four 2-year Technology Superior degrees — Neuroeducation, Financial Administration, Marketing, and Software Development — plus continuing education, targeting adult learners nationwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education / Online Degree Programs

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Fully Online Universities (Online-First, Degree-Granting) (EDAHALAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

University/College Continuing Education (Extension) Programs (EDAAAEAA)

Keywords

• Higher education degrees
• Online university programs
• Neuroeducation training
• Continuing education courses
• Professional certifications

Headquarters

HQ city

Guayaquil

HQ country

Ecuador

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: TECLEMAS generates primary revenue through tuition and fees charged for its four Technology Superior degree programs (Neuroeducation, Financial Administration, Marketing, Software Development). Programs are delivered online over 4 semesters (2 years). The institution offers financing options and municipal discounts (e.g., 25% discount for Daule residents under the GAD Daule partnership).
2. Continuing Education: Revenue from continuing education offerings including diplomas (e.g., Diplomado en Neurociencias de la Educación), professional certification courses, AI courses, and professional development workshops. The institution has conducted multiple cohorts of its Neuroeducation diploma program.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Instituto Superior Tecnológico LEMAS (TECLEMAS) is an Ecuadorian private higher education institution that delivers four online Tecnología Superior (third-level) degree programs over 2 years (4 semesters): Neuroeducation, Financial Administration, Marketing, and Software Development. The institution also offers continuing education through diplomas (e.g., Diploma in Educational Neuroscience), AI courses, professional formation courses, and certifications, all delivered via its own virtual campus platform.

Product overview

Instituto Superior Tecnológico LEMAS (TECLEMAS) is an Ecuadorian higher education institution offering a portfolio of four Superior Technology degrees completed in 2 years (4 semesters): Neuroeducation, Financial Administration, Marketing, and Software Development. The institution complements its core degree programs with continuing education offerings including diplomas, AI courses, and professional certifications. Additional academic resources include the digital journal Innovarium, the digital repository DSpace, and the published book 'Construyendo Conexiones' focused on educational strategies grounded in cognitive psychology, neuroscience, and neuroeducation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tecnología Superior en Neuroeducación (Neuroeducation) A 2-year (4-semester) superior technology degree program that combines neuroscience, psychology, and pedagogy to train professionals in brain-based educational approaches. First such Tecnología Superior degree in Ecuador.
• Tecnología Superior en Administración Financiera (Financial Administration) A 2-year superior technology degree program focused on financial management, analysis, and decision-making skills for the business environment.
• Tecnología Superior en Marketing A 2-year superior technology degree program covering marketing strategies, consumer behavior, digital marketing, and brand management.
• Tecnología Superior en Desarrollo de Software (Software Development) A 2-year superior technology degree program focused on programming logic, software engineering, and digital solution development.
• Diplomado en Neurociencias de la Educación A diploma program focused on neurodevelopment implications across learning stages, evidence-based teaching strategies, AI applied to educational contexts, and neuroimaging tools for understanding cognitive and emotional processes.
• Cursos de IA (AI Courses) Professional courses focused on artificial intelligence applications, covering topics such as the synergy between neuroscience and AI for transforming learning.
• Cursos de Formación Profesional (Professional Training Courses) Professional development courses for skill enhancement and career advancement across various disciplines.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40% student satisfaction rate reported on the institution's website
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ministerio de Educación, Deporte y Cultura del EcuadorcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 February 2026TECLEMAS signed a specific agreement with Ecuador's Ministry of Education, Sport and Culture to strengthen the practical training of its students. This strategic alliance enables pre-professional practice placements and collaborative academic initiatives within the public education system.
• Innovatec CorpcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 February 2026Official signing of a Collaboration Agreement between TECLEMAS and Innovatec Corp to strengthen the technological training of TECLEMAS students. The partnership focuses on enhancing technology education and providing students with industry-relevant skills.
• Universidad Tecnológica IsraelcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 September 2024TECLEMAS signed an inter-institutional cooperation agreement with Universidad Tecnológica Israel, combining technical, technological, and administrative capabilities for joint educational initiatives and academic cooperation.
• Benemérita Sociedad Protectora de la Infancia (BSPI)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 September 2024TECLEMAS signed a framework agreement with BSPI to promote joint research and develop projects benefiting communities. The agreement also opens pre-professional practice opportunities for Neuroeducation students to implement innovative methodology at the Hospital León Becerra de Guayaquil.
• CACES (Consejo de Aseguramiento de la Calidad de la Educación Superior)coreOthers · 18 September 2024TECLEMAS participated in the launch of the virtual course for the External Evaluation Model 2024 for technical and technological institutes, organized by CACES. The institution also hosted the Practical Workshop of the Peer Evaluators School (Second Cohort).
• Tecnológico HumaneminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 June 2024TECLEMAS and Tecnológico Humane signed a Framework Agreement for inter-institutional cooperation aimed at strengthening and enriching education. The institutions also conducted a successful peer evaluation process together.
• GAD de GualaceominorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 July 2023The Autonomous Government of Gualaceo and TECLEMAS signed a Framework Agreement for inter-institutional cooperation, extending TECLEMAS's reach to the Andean region of Ecuador.
• Universidad Católica de CuencaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 July 2023TECLEMAS visited the Universidad Católica de Cuenca to reactivate a tripartite agreement with the university's Division of Postgraduate Studies and FEMAS. The institutions also exchanged experiences at the Instituto de Neurociencias of the university.
• CORPEDUCAR (Corporación Ecuatoriana para la Calidad de la Educación)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 May 2023TECLEMAS signed an agreement with CORPEDUCAR to collaborate on educational quality initiatives and professional development programs.
• NEETWORKminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 May 2023TECLEMAS and NEETWORK signed an agreement to promote international Marketing Digital programs, enabling students to access international digital marketing training and certifications.
• CONFEDEC (Confederación Ecuatoriana de Establecimientos de Educación Católica)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 March 2023TECLEMAS, through its rector Ing. Víctor Hugo Calderón, signed a Framework Agreement with CONFEDEC for bilateral collaboration in research, practices, graduate tracking, community engagement, continuing education, and other academic activities.
• Fundación Leonidas Ortega Moreira (FLOM)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 March 2023FLOM and TECLEMAS signed an inter-institutional agreement to provide professional training to young people, including scholarship opportunities for members of the foundation.
• Fundación KairósminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 March 2023TECLEMAS visited Fundación Kairós, aligning with its 'Educamos para la vida y capacitamos para el trabajo' mission. The institutions discussed promoting higher education for youth and disseminating the Metodología de Desarrollo del Pensamiento.
• GAD DaulecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 September 2022TECLEMAS maintains an active partnership with the Municipality of Daule (GAD Daule), offering Daule residents a 25% discount on tuition. Through this partnership, TECLEMAS participates in the Centro Integral de Asistencia Familiar (CIAFAM), contributing mental health and education services to the community.
• Red Educativa Arquidiocesana (REA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 August 2022A tripartite agreement was signed between the Arquidiocesana Educational Network (REA), TECLEMAS, and the FEMAS Foundation to provide professional training and community service opportunities. REA is a major Catholic education network in Ecuador with extensive reach among schools.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Universidad de las Américas (UDLA): Private Ecuadorian university offering a broad portfolio of online and hybrid undergraduate programs including business, marketing, and technology. Comparable in modality, target student (working adults seeking flexible degrees), and degree-level offerings.
• Universidad Internacional del Ecuador (UIDE): Private Ecuadorian university with extensive online program offerings across business, technology, and education. Directly competes for the same adult learner segment TECLEMAS targets in fully online, accelerated degree formats.
• Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja (UTPL): Ecuadorian private university with a long-established online/distance learning division offering third-level degrees nationwide. Most directly comparable to TECLEMAS as a domestic online degree-granting institution serving working adults across multiple provinces.

Broad incumbents

• Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador (PUCE): One of Ecuador's largest and most established private universities, now offering selected online programs. A traditional incumbent entering the online, flexible-format space that TECLEMAS pioneered nationally.
• Tecnológico de Monterrey (Tec de Monterrey Online): Mexico-based leading private university with a major online education arm serving Spanish-speaking Latin America. Relevant benchmark for online higher-ed quality, scale, and credentialing, though operating from a different country.

Emerging players

• Platzi: Latin American online education platform focused on technology, marketing, and business skills with professional certificates. Comparable as a digital-first learning provider targeting Spanish-speaking adult learners across the region, though not degree-granting.

Regional players

• Universidad Andina Simón Bolívar: Ecuador-headquartered postgraduate university offering specialized online programs in education and social sciences. Comparable in focus on educator upskilling, particularly relevant to TECLEMAS's continuing education/neuroeducation niche.
• Universidad Estatal de Milagro: Public Ecuadorian university with online and semi-presential programs, including technology-oriented degrees. Competes on price rather than modality, putting pressure on TECLEMAS's tuition-funded model in adjacent regions.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/teclemas
• Instagraminstagram.com/teclemas/?hl=es
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/instituto-superior-tecnol%C3%B3gico-lemas

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Profiles5 records

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