INNOVATEC is a national event focused on technical education to foster the creative talent, innovation and learning of students and teachers from all over Nicaragua.The initiative aligns with the national plan to combat poverty and increase human development through education, which is one of the strategic priorities of the Nicaraguan government.

The programme incorporates stages such as strengthening skills, project formulation and development, a selection stage, and an improvement stage of the selected projects. All this work culminates in the national event that brings together teams and outstanding projects from all over the country. Students from different universities and high schools can participate in this national event as well as institutions and companies from various sectors.