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New Ventures

IKEA Social Entrepreneurship and New Ventures have partnered to improve the livelihood of Mexico’s most vulnerable and marginalised communities by supporting social entrepreneurs increasing equality, inclusion, and sustainability in the region.

This six-year partnership, co-created with IKEA Mexico will support over 60 social entrepreneurs that create livelihood opportunities and access to affordable goods and services for Mexico’s underserved communities and that solve some of Mexico's most pressing environmental challenges.

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Programmes and Projects

A Mexican woman in traditional clothing standing holding fresh product like lettuce and eggs
A Mexican woman in traditional clothing standing holding fresh product like lettuce and eggs
A Mexican woman in traditional clothing standing holding fresh product like lettuce and eggs

Mexico Accelerator Programme 2026

Now in its sixth year, the Mexico Accelerator Programme will support anotther 10 social enterprises to scale their business and impact. From supporting artisan communities to youth to smallholder farmers, each enterprise works to improve livelihoods and the opportunity to live a better everyday life.

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A man standing in a field holding a plant native to Mexico
A man standing in a field holding a plant native to Mexico
A man standing in a field holding a plant native to Mexico

Mexico Accelerator Programme 2025

The fifth Mexico Accelerator Programme, co-created with New Ventures, continues our ambition to contribute to a better everyday life for people across Mexico by supporting another 10 social enterprises that create positive social and environmental impact.

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Mexican family in their kitchen
Mexican family in their kitchen
Mexican family in their kitchen

Mexico Accelerator Programme 2024

In its fourth year, the Mexico Accelerator Programme 2024 supports a further 12 social enterprises to scale their business and impact to create a better everyday life for people from vulnerable and marginalised communities across Mexico.

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Bioforestal
Bioforestal
Bioforestal

Mexico Accelerator Programme 2023

The third Mexico Accelerator Programme, together with New Ventures, continues our work in Mexico, supporting the scale of enterprises focused on creating positive social and environmental impact.

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Por Griyum 1 - Alejandro de la Brena de Griyum
Por Griyum 1 - Alejandro de la Brena de Griyum

Mexico Accelerator Programme 2021

2021

The Mexico Accelerator Programme 2021 supports another 11 social entrepreneurs in creating livelihood opportunities and providing access to affordable goods and services to Mexico's vulnerable and marginalized communities.

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David Vargas 3
David Vargas 3

Mexico Accelerator Programme 2020

2020

IKEA Social Entrepreneurship and New Ventures have co-created the Mexico Accelerator Programme, which will provide support to 10 social entrepreneurs across Mexico to improve their viability and impact.

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