Colombia Defense and Security innovation initiative

Colombia’s Ministry of Defense has launched the ‘Fuerza Innovación’ initiative, aiming to enhance national security and public safety through advanced research, development, and technological innovation. This presents significant opportunities for U.S. exporters in the defense and security sectors.

The ‘Fuerza Innovación’ initiative is part of Colombia’s comprehensive Science, Technology, and Innovation Policy for the defense and security sector. This policy focuses on developing dual-use technologies that bolster national defense capabilities while fostering economic growth and sustainable development.

The ‘Fuerza Innovación’ initiative provides a strategic platform for U.S. companies to contribute to Colombia’s defense and security advancements. By leveraging their expertise in cybersecurity, military intelligence, and exponential technologies, U.S. firms can play a crucial role in enhancing Colombia’s national security while tapping into new market opportunities. U.S. companies specializing in cybersecurity, military intelligence, Big Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, and Robotics can find new market opportunities by collaborating with Colombian counterparts. The policy emphasizes the need for advanced, adaptable solutions that enhance both national security and economic resilience. The initiative also encourages open innovation and collaboration among industry leaders, academia, government, and civil society. U.S. firms can engage in joint ventures, research partnerships, and technology transfers to support Colombia’s defense sector modernization.

With an increasing focus on cybersecurity, there is a growing demand for sophisticated solutions to counter cyber threats. U.S. companies can offer cutting-edge cybersecurity products and services that enhance Colombia’s national security infrastructure. Advanced military intelligence technologies are critical for effective defense operations. U.S. firms can provide innovative solutions that improve intelligence gathering, analysis, and dissemination. Technologies such as artificial intelligence, robotics, and big data analytics are central to modern defense strategies. U.S. companies specializing in these areas can find new market opportunities by collaborating with Colombian counterparts.

The policy emphasizes the need for advanced, adaptable solutions that enhance both national security and economic resilience. The initiative also encourages open innovation and collaboration among industry leaders, academia, government, and civil society. U.S. firms can engage in joint ventures, research partnerships, and technology transfers to support Colombia’s defense sector modernization.

U.S. exporters should consider engaging with Colombian partners to explore the potential for collaborative projects under the ‘Fuerza Innovación’ initiative. 

The U.S. Commercial Service encourages U.S. manufacturers with this technology to reach out to the Aerospace, Defense, Safety, and Security Sector Lead Lina Contreras to pursue Defense and Safety opportunities in Colombia.