Government trains more than 400 entrepreneurs and grants seed capital to 18 businesses

16/10/2026 11:17
As part of the Government’s drive to generate employment and expand economic opportunities, the Ministry of Labor and Employment Promotion (MTPE) trained more than 400 Peruvian and migrant entrepreneurs, and delivered S/ 38 thousand in seed capital to 18 winners of the third edition of Learn to Entrepreneur, held between August and October of this year.

Minister Juan Sheput announced that his administration seeks to expand access to these resources to generate more job opportunities and income for families.

The Minister of Labor and Employment Promotion, Juan Sheput, led the closing ceremony and highlighted that supporting those who undertake business is part of an agenda aimed at generating job opportunities and income.

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To this end, its management promotes business training and access to resources that allow business ideas to be converted into sustainable activities.

“Peru is, indisputably, a land of entrepreneurs. Much of the support of our economy lies in them,” he stated. by recognizing the efforts of those who build a source of livelihood for their families and contribute to the country’s economy.

Along these lines, Sheput announced that it seeks to expand access to seed capital, with the purpose that more people can start or strengthen their businesses.

“We want this opportunity to reach more people. We are activating all efforts so that more and more Peruvians can access these seed funds, make their projects a reality and develop an activity that allows them to generate their own income,” he said.

Training that translates into opportunities

During 24 sessions, held between August and October, participants strengthened their knowledge to manage their resources, improve their products and organize the growth of their ventures.

This process made it possible to complement the ideas and experience of the participants with tools for better business management.

The 18 winners received seed capital to launch or strengthen their business plans in food, textiles, technology, education, agriculture and event organization, among other areas. With this, training is accompanied by concrete resources to promote self-employment.

Talent and innovation to generate income

First place went to Rosanna Lissette Padulo, a 34-year-old Venezuelan, mother of three children and resident in Peru for more than eight years. Her food and dessert business mainly serves mothers with little time to cook and schoolchildren. The proposal stood out for its business plan, strategic location and customer service.

Second place went to Kenny Jesús Cerrón Mendoza, 29, promoter of Nodifia, a technological venture with growth potential. Its first proposed service, Nodifia Docs, is designed to verify the integrity of digital documents using cryptographic evidence, maintaining the files in organizations’ repositories.

Third place went to Randy Ramos Goñi, 40 years old, who sells vegetables grown through hydroponic and aeroponic systems. Their initiative uses plant waste to make organic fertilizer, promoting the circular economy and reducing waste.

During the ceremony, the minister recognized the support of the Korea International Cooperation Agency (Koica) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM), whose cooperation allows the training provided by the MTPE to be complemented with resources for the selected undertakings.

The third edition of Learn to Undertake specifies a line of work of the current management: linking training with opportunities to generate income. The objective announced by Minister Sheput is to expand this support and reach more people who need knowledge and capital to move their businesses forward.