On April 10th, the AIPPitch 2025 event was held with great enthusiasm, organized by the AIPPI Ecuador National Group. This initiative was driven by the commitment of its current board of directors — Carlos Aguirre, Maria Rosa Fabara, Christian Bandre, Esteban Argudo, and Francisco Perez Gangotena — to promote a culture of intellectual property among Ecuadorian entrepreneurs and provide them with tangible tools to protect and grow their projects.

The event was aimed at early-stage entrepreneurs whose projects incorporate intellectual property as a strategic component. Through a 3-minute pitch, participants presented their ideas to a panel of experts, competing for pro bono legal advisory services to support the protection of their trademarks, inventions, creations, and designs.

The event showcased the remarkable level of innovation within Ecuador’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, and the results were as follows:

• First Place: VOID – 01
• Second Place: KCA Impermeabilizantes
• Third Place: Korima Rehab

Additionally, a special fourth-place recognition was awarded to Tierra de Hierbas, for its comprehensive proposal in the makeup sector and its strong potential for growth through intellectual property strategies.

This inaugural edition of AIPPitch sets a meaningful precedent for future activities led by the AIPPI Ecuador National Group, whose mission is to continue fostering spaces for exchange, education, and support for those who believe in the value of protected innovation.

The National Group thanks all participating entrepreneurs and reaffirms its commitment to promoting economic and creative development through the strengthening of intellectual property in the country.