Program Overview and Relevance
New Ventures, in collaboration with IKEA Social Entrepreneurship and supported by IKEA Mexico, has launched the sixth edition of the México Accelerator Programme (MAP) to bolster social entrepreneurship in the country. The initiative aims to support ten businesses with a demonstrable social and/or environmental impact.
About New Ventures and IKEA Social Entrepreneurship
New Ventures is a firm dedicated to fostering social entrepreneurship, working closely with impact-driven businesses. IKEA Social Entrepreneurship is a part of IKEA’s commitment to sustainability, focusing on empowering social enterprises through various programs and initiatives.
MAP Objectives and Benefits
Since its inception, MAP has supported over 50 social enterprises, positively impacting more than 12,000 people through dignified employment and access to essential goods and services.
Selected companies will receive:
- Personalized strategic guidance
- Specialized mentorship
- Tools to strengthen business performance and measure impact
- Connections with corporate entities, investors, and key ecosystem actors
Eligibility Criteria for MAP
To participate in this edition of MAP, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Have an active business model with operational sales
- Be Mexican companies with measurable social and/or environmental impact
- Engage in circular economy initiatives, sustainable or regenerative agriculture, inclusive employment, or direct collaboration with vulnerable or marginalized communities
Selection Process
The selection process consists of four stages:
- Initial registration
- Submission of detailed business model and impact information
- Interviews with the evaluation team
- Review by the selection committee
Ultimately, ten companies will be chosen to join MAP and undergo acceleration from April 2026 to June 2027.
Quotes from Key Figures
Working with social entrepreneurs allows us to view the world through a solutions-oriented lens. Their innovations demonstrate that social and environmental challenges can be addressed through sustainable business models,” says Armando Laborde, partner and managing director at New Ventures.
“Real impact happens when we build in alliance. MAP enables us to translate our global sustainability strategy into local action and create shared value for both communities and businesses,” explains Daniela Britto, sustainability director at IKEA Mexico.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the México Accelerator Programme (MAP)? MAP is a collaborative initiative by New Ventures, IKEA Social Entrepreneurship, and IKEA Mexico to support ten social enterprises in Mexico with measurable social and/or environmental impact.
- Who are New Ventures and IKEA Social Entrepreneurship? New Ventures is a firm dedicated to fostering social entrepreneurship, while IKEA Social Entrepreneurship is a part of IKEA’s sustainability commitment, focusing on empowering social enterprises.
- What benefits do selected companies receive? Companies chosen for MAP will get personalized strategic guidance, specialized mentorship, tools to strengthen business performance and measure impact, and connections with corporate entities, investors, and key ecosystem actors.
- What are the eligibility criteria for MAP? Applicants must have an active business model with sales, be Mexican companies with measurable social and/or environmental impact, and engage in circular economy initiatives, sustainable or regenerative agriculture, inclusive employment, or direct collaboration with vulnerable or marginalized communities.
- How is the selection process conducted? The selection process involves initial registration, submission of detailed business model and impact information, interviews with the evaluation team, and review by the selection committee.
- What do key figures say about MAP? Armando Laborde from New Ventures emphasizes the solutions-oriented approach of social entrepreneurship, while Daniela Britto from IKEA Mexico highlights MAP’s role in translating global sustainability strategies into local action.
