Bridge for Billions
The digital ecosystem of purpose-driven innovation & entrepreneurship programs
What is Bridge for Billions?
We are a social startup that was born between New York and Madrid (recognized as Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe and Ashoka Fellow) whose mission is to democratize access to entrepreneurial support worldwide. Why? Because we dream of a world in which each person, anywhere, can access opportunities to unleash their entrepreneurial potential and generate sustainable solutions for themselves and for others.
We work hand in hand with entrepreneurs, companies, foundations, universities, and governments around the world to co-create innovation programs that are tailored to their needs. We have already developed more than 110 digital programs with public and private organizations, and we have supported more than 2000 entrepreneurs in 90 countries.
Our Team
We are a team of leaders who dare to be vulnerable. No goal is impossible for us! Our CEO and founder,Pablo Santaeufemia, leads our work from Madrid, where most of the team is based. Here in Latin America, we have people in different countries generating and executing all our programs. Meet our team in Latin America: Julie Murat, Andrea Carron, and Rocio Carrera, working hard on extending opportunities within Bridge for Billions for social entrepreneurs in the region.
Our Programs
- The Leap: our own incubation program designed to help you challenge and structure all the ideas that are in your head while you validate your value proposition, define your business model, and put its viability to the test
- Innovation programs: thanks to which we help corporations, foundations, governments, universities, or cooperatives to develop and enhance their innovation and entrepreneurship programs. Work with us, quality and quantity are possible!
- Bridge for Billions Fellowship: an exclusive opportunity for those social entrepreneurs who have gone through one of our programs. Thanks to this fellowship they will be able to access up to 50,000 USD of seed grant.
News
There are many people who fail to become entrepreneurs simply because they do not have access to the right education and tools. At Bridge for Billions we want to end this reality, as our colleague Adolfo tells us inthis article.
Overview
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| Targets | Africa, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean |
| Sectors | Sector agnostic |
| SDG (8) | 1. No Poverty, 10. Reduced Inequality, 12. Responsible Consumption and Production, 17. Partnerships to achieve the Goal, 4. Quality Education, 5. Gender Equality, 8. Decent Work and Economic Growth, 9. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure |
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Programs
- Past Program
Women Innovators In WASH
Incubation & Seed Funding for Women Innovators In Water, Sanitation & Hygeine
- Past Program
- Past Program
Investment Connection Program
A pioneering acceleration program for entrepreneurs and impact entrepreneurs
- Past Program
Restoration Factory Kenya Incubation Program
Innovative incubation program for Ecopreneurs in Kenya
- Past Program
Bridge for Billions Fellowship 2022
The community and financial support you need to grow your impact
- Past Program
The Leap
A four month incubation program to validate your business and create a plan!
- Past Program
IDEA App Sénégal – UNIDO x Bridge for Billions
Vous êtes un jeune entrepreneur Sénégalais en recherche d'accompagnement?
- Past Program
- Past Program
Bridge for Billions Fellowship
The community and financial support you need to grow your impact
- Past Program
“Tech with Purpose” Online Incubation Program
For early-stage tech entrepreneurs who are changing the world.
- Past Program
Events
- Past Event
“Tech with Purpose” Speaker Series: Yonah Welker
Bridge for Billions' speaker series highlighting experts in "Tech with Purpose"
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Portfolio
| Name | Country | Sector(s) | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minkedu Online classes and activities for parents and teachers | Bolivia | EdTech | Growth stage |
| PEGASI Smart management of Healthcare information for the developing world | Chile | Biotechnology and medical research, Healthcare pro… | Growth stage |
| Pekes Preloved Give a second life to clothes and toys that your kids no longer use. | Panama | Clothing and textiles, E-commerce, Retail and whol… | Startup stage |
| NatWater Ecological and Sustainable Wastewater Treatment Solution | Panama | Clean technology, Environmental services, Water tr… | Growth stage |
| Neutralflight We offset CO2e emissions from air travelers using blockchain | Costa Rica | Clean technology, Environmental services | Startup stage |
| PROM APP Your future starts here | Colombia | Education, Educational products, Educational servi… | Growth stage |
| CODEP-WAMBA Recycling Together, Transforming Lives and Cities | El Salvador | Business services, Consulting and business develop… | Startup stage |
| MICROWD INVERSORES S.L. We accelerate community development through financial inclusion | Spain | Banking, Fintech, Insurance | Growth stage |
| Nicapostal/Yupimap Yupimap !!! My address as I want !!! | Nicaragua | Big data, Cloud solutions, Post and express | Startup stage |
| Espacio Euler We recognize the potential of the Human Being in the age of digital work | Mexico | Business services, Consulting and business develop… | Startup stage |
| SOSias Ocio Valioso All we are equal is that we are different | Mexico | Educational products, Educational services, Events | Idea/Concept stage |
| Ada School Education on programming and softskills to help people to find a job | Colombia | Consulting and business development, Educational p… | Growth stage |
| TELESAN Connecting borders, breaking barriers | Honduras | E-learning, Healthcare providers and services, ICT | Growth stage |
| Tecnikids Venezuela Robotics for all. | Venezuela | Educational products, Educational services | Growth stage |
| PeekAll The sports social network | Panama | E-sports, Sports and wellness | Startup stage |
| Manq’A Restaurante Manq'a is a social restaurant that celebrates national products. | Bolivia | Diversified services, Food and beverage, Hospitali… | Growth stage |
| Eirene Data4Peace Preventing escalation of conflicts in fragile contexts | Spain | Big data, Online analytics | Startup stage |
| CIRCULA CENTRO DE LIDERAZGO RESTAURATIVO WE LEAD FROM WITHIN | Guatemala | Consulting and business development | Growth stage |
| Comida por un Dolar We contribute to eradicating hunger and malnutrition in the world. | Argentina | Agribusiness, Food and beverage, Import and export | Growth stage |
| CE – FISIOTERAPIA We'll breathe together ... | Bolivia | Sexual and reproductive health and rights | Idea/Concept stage |
| NerdyPunk Tech para todos | E-learning, Educational products, Educational serv… | Startup stage | |
| TeleSAN Breaking down barriers, connecting borders. | Honduras | Healthcare providers and services, ICT, Telecom | Growth stage |
| Bean Voyage We are feminist non-profit social enterprise | Costa Rica | Agribusiness, Crop farming, Retail and wholesale | Growth stage |
| The Fetch Co Clothing brand on a mission to save stray dogs and connect them. | Guatemala | Business services, Clothing and textiles, Retail | Idea/Concept stage |
| Proeduca Sinaloa Building a better tomorrow | Education | Growth stage | |
| Meivis Ortiz González Chocolates with social and environmental responsibility. | Panama | Agribusiness, Crop farming | Growth stage |
| FUNGTOPIA Development of value chains for wild mushrooms with rural communities | Mexico | Agribusiness, Food production | Startup stage |
| PANAMA RAINWATER Catch and provide rainwater in quantity and quality | Panama | Educational services, Environmental services, Wate… | Growth stage |
| Bio Verde – Clínica Verde Friendly and Nutritive | Nicaragua | Food production | Startup stage |
| TintoLibre For the fulfilled dreams and the good living | Colombia | Consulting and business development, Education, Ma… | Growth stage |
| Exquisito Perú Show the culture and exquisite Peruvian food with culinary tours | Peru | Crop farming, Tourism | Growth stage |
| Uorkcity Inclusive platform to connect technical workers with their customers | Bolivia | Financial services, HR and recruitment, Insurance | Startup stage |
| Lazarillo Helping people with disabilities navigate your world | Chile | Information technology, Smart city solutions, Soft… | Growth stage |
| INAMIKI The world in your hands | Mexico | E-commerce, Information technology | Startup stage |
| Pertanto Corp Become a constant source of a major archive of intellectuality | Arts, Construction, Education | Startup stage | |
| Emergencias Nicaragua S.A Training and Medical Care | Nicaragua | Education, Healthcare providers and services | Growth stage |
| Apiexport S.A. de C.V. Mexican Honey exporter | Mexico | Food and beverage, Import and export | Mature stage |
| SET NET COMUNICACIONES Communication for sustainable development | Nicaragua | Educational services | Startup stage |
| FRUTITIVA The natural is insurmountable | Bolivia | Food production | Startup stage |
| Smallholder Data Services Making data into a valuable farm product | United States of America | Crop farming, Environmental services, Software as … | Startup stage |
| ML Workshops Diverse, inclusive and accessible personal growth education. | Panama | E-learning, Education, Educational services | Startup stage |
| Growr Application for the management and maintenance of plants in the home | Panama | Agritech, Artificial intelligence, Smart city solu… | Idea/Concept stage |
| MANQA Changing the world through food | Bolivia | Food production | Startup stage |
| Segundo Chance Building opportunities | Costa Rica | Furniture, Packaging, Retail and wholesale | Startup stage |
| Call-em Call them! They'll accompany you everywhere. | Costa Rica | Connectivity, Mobile | Idea/Concept stage |
| Fundación Medicina Familiar Venezuela Promoting Family Medicine in Venezuela | Venezuela | Healthcare, Healthcare providers and services, Sex… | Mature stage |
| Natura Mentis We are a group of entrepreneurs focused on a socio-environmental vision | Honduras | Agribusiness, Construction and manufacturing, Food… |