Mi CompañIA

Mi CompañIA is a national initiative managed by FUNDES with the support of Google.org, designed to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) among Mexican micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs).The project aims to build an accessible ecosystem that brings together AI tools, capabilities, and specialized talent to address the specific needs of each business. It does so by fostering partnerships among the public and private sectors, academia, and international cooperation organizations.The initiative provides access to a digital maturity assessment, personalized learning paths, and content tailored to different levels of experience and the specific circumstances of MSMEs.It is driven by a clear belief: closing digital gaps so that MSMEs can adopt AI with confidence, at their own pace, while maintaining control over their business decisions and unlocking greater growth opportunities.

The Challenge

MSMEs are the driving force of Mexico's economy. The country is home to 5.4 million of these businesses, 95.5% of which are microenterprises (INEGI, 2023). Together, they generate 52% of the country's economic income and employ 27 million people, representing 68.4% of the workforce in the business sector (Mexico's Ministry of Economy, 2024).AI adoption among Mexican businesses is growing rapidly. Among MSMEs, adoption increased from 28% to 37% in just one year (AWS, Unlocking the Potential of AI in Mexico 2025, Strand Partners).However, few businesses are taking full advantage of its potential. Only 3% of all businesses use AI at an advanced level, while most remain limited to basic applications.This challenge is compounded by a talent gap: 55% of Mexican organizations report difficulties finding professionals with AI skills (AWS, 2025).The challenge is to close these gaps by making AI accessible, enabling more businesses to take their first steps toward adoption on a solid foundation, with personalized guidance tailored to their specific needs.

The Solution

Mi CompañIA offers a comprehensive AI adoption ecosystem that goes beyond traditional training courses.The process begins with a digital maturity assessment that evaluates each business across several dimensions. Based on the results, a personalized learning path is developed, including short micro-courses, webinars, and specialized support workshops.Each business starts exactly where it is, without having to navigate generic content that may not apply to its specific circumstances.As part of this ecosystem, Mi CompañIA also promotes the professional certification of AI specialists with experience supporting MSMEs. These professionals are encouraged to validate their skills through CONOCER (Mexico's National Council for Standardization and Certification of Labor Competencies), the official institution responsible for awarding these certifications.This approach gives MSMEs greater confidence that they are working with certified professionals while building local expertise and capabilities that will continue to contribute to the country beyond the project's duration.The initiative focuses on five strategic sectors:RetailProfessional and creative servicesGastronomy and prepared foodsTourism and hospitalityLight manufacturing