Nicaragua Diseña / UNAN-Managua
AcceleratorPre-Seed–Seed
Investment thesis
Nicaragua Diseña operates the Programa Emprendedor Creativo (PEC), a free formative program aimed at creative-economy ventures with at least one year of verifiable operation, in sectors such as fashion, visual arts, jewelry, cosmetics, communications, architecture, and other creative products and services. Developed with academic partner UNAN-Managua, the program combines specialized mentorship, practical training, and technical support to help entrepreneurs build and strengthen their business plans through innovation, marketing, finance, and communication tools. At the close of each edition, a specialized committee evaluates the projects, and the three most outstanding receive revolving seed capital to help implement their proposals.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 27, 2026.
Portfolio companies · 40 tracked
alumni founders can tell you what the program is really likeAnnual Nicaraguan fashion showcase held in the port of San Juan del Sur, organized by the Nicaragua Diseña platform.
Pasarela Verano Masachapa is a Nicaragua Diseña summer fashion runway event staged at El Faro de Masachapa, Nicaragua.
Annual Nicaraguan summer fashion runway event staged on western coastal beaches by the Nicaragua Diseña platform.
Runway-show program of the tenth edition of the Nicaragua Diseña fashion and design event, held in Managua in October 2021.
Runway show programming of the 2023 edition of the Nicaragua Diseña design and fashion event.
Runway programme of the 14th edition of Nicaragua Diseña, a Nicaraguan fashion and design showcase.
Nicaraguan fantasy-costume (traje de fantasía) competition staged as part of the Miss Teen Nicaragua pageant.
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Nicaragua Diseña / UNAN-Managua made?
- Nicaragua Diseña / UNAN-Managua has 40 tracked investments.
- What stage does Nicaragua Diseña / UNAN-Managua invest at?
- Nicaragua Diseña / UNAN-Managua invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What sectors does Nicaragua Diseña / UNAN-Managua focus on?
- Nicaragua Diseña / UNAN-Managua focuses on Consumer, Creator Economy, Media & Entertainment.
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