Emprendimientos bioeconómicos en la Amazonía Ecuatoriana y diseño de un playbook operativo para incubación y financiamiento sostenible.

Abstract

Abstract:This research analyzes the factors influencing the development of bioeconomic ventures in the Amazonian provinces of Napo, Orellana, and Pastaza, with the aim of designing an incubation and financing playbook tailored to the local context. A qualitative, interpretive, exploratory-descriptive, and proposal-oriented approach was adopted; results were analyzed descriptively and interpretatively based on the categories of land, labor, capital, and entrepreneurial skills. Thirty-five bioeconomic ventures were characterized, surveys were administered to 20 institutional stakeholders and 8 faculty researchers, and three semi-structured interviews were conducted with professionals experienced in the bioeconomy. The results revealed an emerging ecosystem with strengths in the sustainable use of biodiversity and value-added generation; however, limitations were identified regarding access to specialized financing, differentiated markets, certifications, innovation, and technology transfer. A bioeconomic entrepreneurship model and a playbook were designed, structured around four components: entrepreneurial and bioeconomic capabilities; financing and differentiated incentives; market access and certifications; and research, innovation, and technology transfer. The proposal incorporates the Comprehensive Bioeconomic Entrepreneurship Assessment System (SIEP-Bio) as a preliminary diagnostic tool to organize evidence, identify gaps, and guide the monitoring of the ventures.