Jalisco Agroempresarial 2026: Dates, Requirements, and Key Participation Factors

With the objective of modernizing the agricultural sector and enhancing its competitiveness, the Secretariat of Innovation, Science and Technology (SICyT) and the Secretariat of Agriculture and Rural Development (SADER Jalisco), through the Network of Innovation Centers (REDi), have launched the call for applications for the Jalisco Agroempresarial program.

The initiative is aimed at producers, rural businesses, and MSMEs in the agricultural sector. Through a two-month training program, the initiative offers tools in business development, finance, technology, commercialization, technical diagnostics, and specialized mentorship.

According to the state agency, the project aims to go beyond improving agricultural and livestock production. The central purpose is to equip agro-entrepreneurs with the skills to optimize decision-making, reduce operational costs, add value to their products, and open new commercialization opportunities in local and international markets.

Who Can Participate in Jalisco Agroempresarial?

The call for applications is directed at individuals and businesses linked to the .

Among the profiles considered are:

• Agricultural producers.
• Rural businesses.
• MSMEs related to the agricultural sector.
• Individuals interested in strengthening the administration and management of their agribusinesses.
• Producers seeking to incorporate technology, improve productivity, or access new markets.

The program is particularly oriented towards regions and activities related to livestock, avocado, berries, forage, grains, and tropical fruits.

What Does the Program Offer?

One of the main attractions of Jalisco Agroempresarial is that the training is not limited to theoretical courses.

For approximately two months, selected participants will have access to a path that combines business training, mentorship sessions, technical diagnostics, and networking opportunities.

The program includes six specialized sessions of 120 minutes each:

• Three in-person sessions.
• Three virtual sessions.

In addition, there will be two mentorship sessions, networking activities, and a technical diagnosis. The proposal aims for participants to be able to directly apply the knowledge gained to their businesses and production units.

These Are the Modules Participants Will Receive

The training will be divided into a core curriculum and specialized modules based on the priority subsector of each location.

1. Agricultural Business and Financial Management

This module will cover tools to improve business administration, identify financial needs, and explore various options for obtaining resources.

Among the contemplated options are:

• Own resources.
• Public grants.
• Private financing.
• Credit.

The objective is for producers to have more information to decide how to finance the growth of their agricultural activities.

2. Productive Intelligence and Decision Making

The program also aims to ensure that production decisions are supported by information and tools that improve business performance.

This includes topics related to:

• Productivity.
• Cycle planning.
• Efficient use of inputs.
• Technology incorporation.
• Data analysis.
• Cost reduction.
• Decision making.

The intention is to integrate innovation into both business management and the handling of crops and productive activities.

3. Commercialization and Markets

Another central component will be the search for commercial opportunities. The training aims to help participants identify alternatives for adding value to their products, diversifying sales channels, and accessing new markets.

This component is particularly relevant for producers who seek to move beyond competing solely on volume or price and develop strategies that increase the value of their production.

Soil, Water, and Climate Diagnostics Will Also Be Available for Jalisco Producers

One of the differentiating elements of the program will be the technical diagnosis that accompanies the training. Participants will have access, per location, to analyses related to:

• Soil.
• Water quality.
• Climatological data.

In addition to obtaining the data, interpretation is included to ensure that the information can be used as input for production decisions. This will allow for the integration of business perspectives with information directly related to the production conditions of each region.

Where Will Jalisco Agroempresarial Be Held?

The program will take place over two months at four locations of the Network of Innovation Centers (REDi):

Location	Region	REDi
Tomatlán	Jalisco Coast	REDi Tomatlán
Lagos de Moreno	Altos Norte Region	REDi Lagos de Moreno
Zapotlán el Grande	South Jalisco	REDi Zapotlán el Grande
Ocotlán	Ciénega Region	REDi Ocotlán

The territorial distribution aims to bring training closer to different production zones in the state and to cater to agricultural activities with distinct characteristics.

When Does the Call for Applications Close?

The deadline to participate is a crucial piece of information for producers. The Jalisco Agroempresarial call for applications closes on August 18, 2026. Therefore, interested individuals must complete their registration before this date.

Where to Register?

Registration can be completed here.

What Can an Agribusiness Gain from This Training?

The proposal is based on a premise gaining traction in the agricultural sector: producing more doesn’t necessarily mean earning more. Profitability also depends on cost management, production cycle planning, access to financing, efficient resource utilization, technology, and the ability to find markets that pay for added value.

Therefore, Jalisco Agroempresarial offers training that combines two dimensions: productive and business. For participants, this can translate into tools to identify areas of inefficiency, costs that can be reduced, how to improve their processes, and what alternatives they have for commercializing their production.

Innovation for a Competitive Agricultural Sector

The program also incorporates sustainability as part of the business strategy. The incorporation of technology, soil and water analysis, input optimization, and production planning aim to contribute to a model that uses available resources more efficiently. In this regard, innovation is not solely about adopting machinery or digital tools but rather about improving how the agricultural sector is managed, produced, and commercialized.

For Jalisco, which hosts activities such as avocado production, berries, grains, forage, tropical fruits, and livestock, this perspective is highly relevant as each subsector faces different market conditions, costs, and production needs.

The Date Producers in Jalisco Must Keep in Mind

August 18, 2026, is the deadline to register for Jalisco Agroempresarial. The program will last two months and will combine:

• 6 specialized sessions + 2 mentorships + technical diagnosis + networking + recognition.

Activities will be held at the REDi locations in Tomatlán, Lagos de Moreno, Zapotlán el Grande, and Ocotlán.

For those looking to professionalize their agribusiness, improve profitability, or find new commercialization opportunities, this call for applications represents an entry point to specialized training and support without having to travel outside their region.

The entry first appeared on Líder Empresarial.