I3 LATAM Accelerator 2022
We are looking for the most innovative social entrepreneurs in Latin America!
About the program
I3 LATAM is an acceleration program of New Ventures, and is part of the PES LATAM global alliance. The application process to be part of the 2022 cohort closes on May 31st, 2022. Don’t miss out on the opportunity!
Our goal is to scale your business and impact. Through an acceleration program of six months, we will provide you with tools to optimize strategies and link you with sources of financing. So that you can increase the depth and quality of your impact.
What do we offer?
A completely tailor-made program that adapts to the needs and challenges of each entrepreneur.
Benefits for you
Benefits for your company
Who are we looking for?
Established social entrepreneurs who are solving a problem at the base of the pyramid through a product or service, and who seek to expand their business and/or raise capital.
To be part of PES LATAM, your venture needs to meet these basic eligibility criteria:
Don’t meet the criteria?
If you do not meet any of these requirements, don’t worry! You can look for more opportunities in PES LATAM that can be adapted to the stage of your company.
Also, we recommend that you take 5 minutes of your time to review your account and update your company profile at ES2 LATAM which will give you access to even more opportunities!
How and when can you apply?
You can apply to I3 LATAM from September 22nd and until December 10th, 2021
Do you have another question?
Please contact: celina@nvgroup.org
About New Ventures
Since its creation in 2004, New Ventures has catalyzed the growth of businesses with a social and / or environmental focus through various acceleration programs, VIWALA our financial vehicle for Mexican SMEs, and our Innovative Financedepartment that provides capital to early and growth stage ventures.
It has worked directly with more than 1000 entrepreneurs and invested more than $25M US dollars, and annually organizes the Latin American Impact Investing Forum
Six years ago we joined PES LATAM to implement I3 LATAM and generate events to promote social entrepreneurship and impact investment. Today, after 58 fast-paced entrepreneurs in 17 countries, we are very proud of what we have accomplished and what we still must accomplish.
Overview
| Program dates | Aug 1, 2022 - Jan 31, 2023 |
| Organizer | New Ventures |
| Website | Visit website |
| Targets | Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Grenada, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, Uruguay, Venezuela |
| Sectors | Environmental services, Accounting services, Business services, Construction, Diversified services, Education, Farm machinery, Fashion, Financial services, Food production, Healthcare, Legal services, Renewable energy, Solar power |
| SDG (2) | 1. No Poverty, 10. Reduced Inequality |
Team
Portfolio
| Name | Country | Sector(s) | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doktuz We care about transforming the Health System | Peru | Business services, Construction and manufacturing,… | Growth stage |
| Sonrisas Sin Fronteras SAPI de CV (BIODENT) We provide dental care to the bop in Oaxaca México through 4 clinics | Mexico | Educational services, Healthcare providers and ser… | Growth stage |
| Sinba A world #sinbasura, where nothing is left over and nobody is left out. | Peru | Waste management and recycling | Growth stage |
| Altitud Empowerment to women in the textile industry with a home office model | Mexico | Clothing and textiles production, Financial servic… | Growth stage |
| 1bot One robot for every child | Guatemala | Education | Startup stage |
| Kuepa Edutech Closing the skills gap in Latin America | Colombia | Educational services, Information technology | Growth stage |
| Elemental School Preparing children and adolescents for the work of the future | Bolivia | Educational services | Growth stage |
| WAYKANA Con la naturaleza, energízate saludablemente y conquista tus sueños | Ecuador | Agribusiness, Food and beverage, Import and export | Growth stage |
| Suyo We secure your property rights and formalise your property | Colombia | Household appliances | Mature stage |
| Isla Urbana ISLA urbana is a rainwater harvesting project in Mexico City | Mexico | Community water systems, Educational services, Env… | Growth stage |