Competition
Teams of universities compete for grants to develop sustainable education and training programs.
Together we can make an impact.
The Innovation Fund inspires strategic partnerships between universities to increase student mobility and training through collaboration between government, the private sector, nonprofits, and foundations.
184%
ROI
$12.4M
Public-private investment (USD)
1,600+
Universities in our network
185+
Grants funded since 2014
Our Unique Approach
Competition. Sustainability. Scale. Leverage.
Sustainability
We invest at the institutional level to leverage long-term university partnerships.
Scale
Since 2014, we’ve engaged 1,600+ universities across the Western Hemisphere.
Leverage
Grantees commit matching funds — our average match is close to double the grant amount.
“New partnerships resulting from Innovation Fund grants are constructing bridges of opportunity and connectivity.”
— Roberta Jacobson, U.S. Ambassador to Mexico
“Being part of the 100,000 Strong in the Americas Innovation Fund demonstrates that by working together we can achieve greater results and reflects the Mexican Coca-Cola industry’s commitment to seek comprehensive and permanent solutions to address current global issues, generating a positive difference for future generations.”
— Vivian Alegría, Community Affairs and Coca-Cola Mexico Foundation Director
Seize the Opportunity
Why invest with the Innovation Fund?
Collaboration
Join a hemispheric partnership with governments, universities, and businesses.
Flexibility
Design competitions to meet your CSR and HR priorities.
Visibility
Expand your brand footprint with governments and university partners.
Social Impact
Double your investment through required matching funds.
Current & Past Investors
Join our current Innovation Fund partners
Click through to learn about our unique collaboration with each partner.
U.S. Department of State
The Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs (WHA) has partnered with the Innovation Fund for ten grant competitions since 2014 to foster partnerships between higher education institutions across the Western Hemisphere.
ICETEX
Partnered with the Innovation Fund in 2018 to support study abroad in peace building and post-conflict resolution, and in 2020 for internationalization and exchanges between Colombia and the U.S.
CAF
Partnered with the Innovation Fund on three grant competitions between 2015 and 2017 to support study abroad and training between the U.S., Colombia, Peru, and Mexico.
Minciencias
Partnered with the Innovation Fund for two grant competitions in 2016 and 2019 to support student academic research and internship programs between Colombia and the U.S.
Santander Bank
Partnered with the Innovation Fund on four grant competitions between 2014 and 2018 to expand student academic exchanges in all fields of study.
AgroAmerica
Partnered with the Innovation Fund in 2021 to promote student exchange opportunities between the U.S., Central America, and the Dominican Republic.
Coca-Cola Mexico Foundation
Partnered with the Innovation Fund in 2014 and 2016 to promote student exchange programs between Mexico and the U.S.
Fundación Jenkins
Partnered with the Innovation Fund in 2018 and 2020 to support student exchange and training programs between Mexico and the U.S.
SENA
Partnered with the Innovation Fund in 2015 and 2016 to support exchange between community colleges and land-grant universities in the U.S. and SENA centers in Colombia.
Chevron Corporation
Collaborated with the Innovation Fund in 2018 to promote STEM exchange and training programs for students in the U.S. and Argentina.
ExxonMobil Corporation
Partnered with the Innovation Fund in four competitions between 2014 and 2018 across Engineering, Physics, Geology, and Geophysics.
Sapiencia
The Higher Education Agency of Medellín partnered with the Innovation Fund in 2016 to promote international internships and scientific training.
Freeport-McMoRan
Partnered with the Innovation Fund in 2013 to expand student exchange in STEM and sustainable development between Chile, Peru, and the U.S.
All Innovation Fund Partners
SENAI
Ford Foundation
Sempra Energy