Application Deadline: May 10, 2024
Greentech 2024: The Future of Sustainability, is an investment-readiness accelerator program that will support startups with innovative solutions to accelerate sustainable development. The Latin American program will address and overcome key challenges entrepreneurs encounter due to regional disparities. It will focus on diverse-led startups addressing underestimated communities in Argentina, Bolivia, Costa Rica, Mexico, Panama, Peru, and Uruguay.
Eligibility
Eligibility requirements include:
- Have legal incorporation and operations as a for-profit entity in at least one of the following countries: Mexico, Argentina, Uruguay, Costa Rica, Peru, Bolivia, or Panama.
- Have a market-based solution that tackles sustainability challenges in Latin America.
- Have at least one full-time founder based in Latin America.
- Be in compliance with local fiscal and business law.
- Have a minimum viable product (MVP), and raised less than USD 1M in equity.
- Have meaningful customer or business validation (not limited to revenue, it can also be successful pilot studies, number of users, and/or strategic partnerships).
Startup Types
- Cleantech and Climate Tech
- Agtech and Food Security
- Circular and Regenerative Economy
- Natural Resource Management
- Water, Sanitation, and Health
Benefits
Mentorship
Ability to meet with and receive mentorship from prominent investors, potential strategic partners, customers, and other founders.
Financial analysis
Access to an investment analyst who will coach you one-on-one on building a financial model, identifying unit economics, and using financial metrics to drive both business and investor diligence.
Media exposure
Exposure to Village Capital’s program website and other communications collateral.
Networking
Access to a diverse and inclusive network of mentors and founders.
Continued learning
Access to live and asynchronous sessions tailored to a virtual learning environment to help their companies identify early milestones and prepare for their next round of capital (if relevant) or big expansion.
Advice
Startups will also be able to participate in a virtual investor forum and mock board meetings with representatives from financial institutions, corporates, experienced entrepreneurs, and relevant investors with a view to providing support towards scaling.
Program Timelines
- MARCH 4, 2024: Applications open
- MAY 10, 2024: Applications close
- JULY, 2024: Cohort selection
- AUGUST 5-9, 2024: Online workshop 1
- AUGUST 26-30, 2024: Online workshop 2
- SEPTEMBER 16-20, 2024: Online workshop 3
More Info: Village Capital Greentech Latin America Investment-Readiness Accelerator
