Ecosystem BuildersSingapore to the Netherlands
GIA, with Enterprise Singapore
Accelerator run with Startupbootcamp. 14 startups in two cohorts.
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Softex AmazôniaWITFPFtechEmpreende+AmazôniaSUFRAMAFederal Government of Brazil
The challenge
Prepare startups from the Amazon region to expand globally. Twelve companies went through the journey and two finalists earned a 30-day immersion in Portugal.
Also: 23 ecosystem agents introduced, 18 technical visits and 2 events.
“We are realizing the dream of internationalizing GETTER S.A. The reception from the Portuguese ecosystem has been gratifying.”
Rufo Paganini, Founder, GETTER S.A.
How the program ran
- Phase 1
How the program ran
Steps
Prepare
- Internationalization readiness assessment of each startup
- Workshops and individual mentoring on going global
- Phase 2
Explore & Validate
- Immersion agenda with technical visits across 7 Portuguese cities
- Phase 3
Connect
- A 30-day immersion in the Portuguese ecosystem for 2 finalists
BIG NUMBERS
12Amazonian startups trained
40+connections made
7cities explored
1company moved to Portugal
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