Modelo ProLab: CushuPower – Fortificante a base de cushuro y cacao
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Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
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Esta tesis propone una solución innovadora a una de las problemáticas más urgentes
de la región San Martín: la desnutrición y la anemia infantil, condiciones que limitan el
desarrollo físico, cognitivo y social de miles de niños y representan una barrera estructural
para el progreso del país. Como respuesta, se desarrolló CushuPower, un fortificante
alimenticio elaborado a base de cushuro y cacao, dos superalimentos andinos de alto valor
nutricional. Este producto no solo busca mejorar los niveles de hierro y proteínas en la dieta
infantil, sino que también plantea un modelo de negocio sostenible que articula salud,
educación y desarrollo económico local.
La investigación utilizó metodologías de innovación de clase mundial (Design
Thinking, validación con usuarios y herramientas de modelado estratégico) para garantizar
que la solución fuera deseable, viable y sostenible. Los resultados son contundentes: 85 % de
los niños aceptaron el producto de manera positiva y los padres valoraron su practicidad,
accesibilidad y beneficios. Las proyecciones financieras muestran un negocio rentable, con
márgenes competitivos y capacidad de escalamiento nacional.
Más allá de los números, CushuPower demuestra que la ciencia, la innovación y la
sensibilidad social pueden converger para transformar una realidad. Este proyecto no solo
plantea un producto, sino un cambio de paradigma: cómo un suplemento accesible y
culturalmente pertinente puede reducir la anemia y abrir oportunidades para el desarrollo
integral de la niñez peruana. La propuesta aporta conocimiento aplicado al campo de la
gestión de la innovación y marca una hoja de ruta replicable para proyectos que buscan
impacto social y sostenibilidad, convirtiéndose en una contribución valiosa para las políticas
públicas y el sector privado.
This thesis presents an innovative solution to one of the most pressing challenges in the San Martín region of Peru: childhood malnutrition and anemia. These conditions severely limit the physical, cognitive, and social development of thousands of children and represent a structural barrier to the country's human capital and economic growth. In response, CushuPower was developed—a nutritional fortifier made from cushuro (Nostoc sphaericum) and cacao, two Andean superfoods with high nutritional value. This product not only addresses deficiencies in iron and protein intake among children but also introduces a sustainable business model that integrates health, education, and local economic development. The research employed world-class innovation methodologies (Design Thinking, user validation, and strategic modeling tools) to ensure that the solution is desirable, viable, and sustainable. The findings are significant: 85% of children showed a positive acceptance of the product, and parents highlighted its practicality, affordability, and health benefits. Financial projections indicate a profitable business with competitive margins and strong potential for national scalability. Beyond the figures, CushuPower demonstrates how science, innovation, and social commitment can converge to transform reality. This project is not just a product; it is a paradigm shift, showing how an accessible, culturally relevant supplement can reduce childhood anemia and open new opportunities for the integral development of Peru’s children. This proposal contributes applied knowledge to the field of innovation management and provides a replicable roadmap for projects seeking social impact and sustainability, making it a valuable reference for public policy and private sector initiatives.
This thesis presents an innovative solution to one of the most pressing challenges in the San Martín region of Peru: childhood malnutrition and anemia. These conditions severely limit the physical, cognitive, and social development of thousands of children and represent a structural barrier to the country's human capital and economic growth. In response, CushuPower was developed—a nutritional fortifier made from cushuro (Nostoc sphaericum) and cacao, two Andean superfoods with high nutritional value. This product not only addresses deficiencies in iron and protein intake among children but also introduces a sustainable business model that integrates health, education, and local economic development. The research employed world-class innovation methodologies (Design Thinking, user validation, and strategic modeling tools) to ensure that the solution is desirable, viable, and sustainable. The findings are significant: 85% of children showed a positive acceptance of the product, and parents highlighted its practicality, affordability, and health benefits. Financial projections indicate a profitable business with competitive margins and strong potential for national scalability. Beyond the figures, CushuPower demonstrates how science, innovation, and social commitment can converge to transform reality. This project is not just a product; it is a paradigm shift, showing how an accessible, culturally relevant supplement can reduce childhood anemia and open new opportunities for the integral development of Peru’s children. This proposal contributes applied knowledge to the field of innovation management and provides a replicable roadmap for projects seeking social impact and sustainability, making it a valuable reference for public policy and private sector initiatives.
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Alimentos--Industria y comercio--Perú, Nutrición infantil--Aspectos sociales--Perú, Anemia en niños, Suplementos dietéticos
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