These are some of the open calls, events, and more going on in the entrepreneurial community in Puerto Rico and Latam in June
The startup community is not limited to those near you and their connections. There is a world — literally!- of opportunities that can help your entrepreneurial growth beyond what you think is possible. Here are some of the June events or open calls that will help you learn, network and more in Puerto Rico and Latin America.
Puerto Rico
What: IBM WolfPack Live! // When: June 13 and 14// What’s the Deal: Engine-4 Coworking Space and IBM are teaming up to bring Wolfpack Live sessions to Puerto Rico! Join us as we take you through a technological journey. In this first round of events, we focus on three technical areas as they relate to the IoT — connecting devices, device data analytics, and how fit all into an IoT data strategy./ For more tickets and info: http://ibm.biz/WPLEngine4
What: Women Techover Meetup // When: June 20 // What’s the Deal: It’s the monthly meetup for the Women Techover and Mariel Arraiza will be the speaker. Mariel is the Managing Director of Eloan, Banco Popular’s fintech arm. She has two decades experience in the field and launched the first e-account in Puerto Rico. / For more tickets and info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/womentechover-meetup-tickets-44879219955?aff=efbevent
What: Ponce Techstars Startup Weekend // When: June 22 //What’s the Deal: If you’re looking to get your feet wet, receive feedback, find a team, and more this is the weekend for your startup. It’s 54 hours of innovation, education and action! / For info & tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/entradas-ponce-techstars-startup-weekend-44846285447?aff=es2
What: “El Boricua se las Inventa” pre18 Demo Event// When: June 26 // What’s the Deal: The pre18 companies will presents their startups in a very unique Demo Event that includes kid friendly activities, showcase and a closing cocktail. // For info and tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/el-boricua-se-las-inventa-pre18-demo-day-tickets-46780099537
What: MIDA Conference & Food Show // When: June 28 // What’s the Deal: The MIDA Conference & Food Show. Network, participate of seminars and meet new and established brands. // For info: http://www.convencionmidapr.com
Mexico
What: MassChallenge México // When: Until June 29 // What’s the deal: MassChallenge México is accepting applications from startups of any industry. The program lasts 16 weeks and participants could receive up to $100K // For more info: Visit MassChallenge México
Chile
What: Digital Insurance Santiago and Digital Retail Santiago // When: June 6 & 7 // What’s the Deal: Meet industry insiders and enjoy a demo by 10 fintech companies from Chile and Latin America. // For info Insurance event http://www.digitalbankla.com/insurance-santiago/ and Retail http://www.digitalbankla.com/retail-santiago/
What: The importance of Collaborating, The importance of Ecosystems// When: June 19// What’s the deal: Explore the importance of collaborating and ecosystem in a #FiresideChat with guest Ramón Heredia Jerez, Digital Bank Latam director. //For info & tickets: https://www.startupgrind.com/events/details/startup-grind-santiago-presents-the-importance-of-collaborating-the-importance-of-ecosystems-1#/
What: Start-up Chile SFactory is looking for female entrepreneurs// When: closes June 20// What’s the deal: Applications for #TSF8 are open. This pre-acceleration program for startups led by female founders and they chose two batches a year with 20–30 companies in each batch. Don’t miss their Facebook live on June 14. //Apply here: https://bit.ly/2mzRhIZ
Argentina
What: Fuck Up Nights La Plata Vol. 3. // When: June 29 // What’s the Deal: Learn about what went wrong (and what they learn from it!) from other entrepreneurs. It’s Fuck Up Nights La Plata// For info: https://www.f6s.com/fuckupnightslaplatavol3
Colombia
What: Apply for Web & Mobile Colombia // When: Until July 8 // What’s the Deal: 150 day program to accelerate, grow and get ready for investment and to scale globally with $17K (€15k) in investment // For info: https://www.rockstart.com/accelerator/web-mobile-colombia/
Convocatoria Visa para Fintech
What: Visa’s Everywhere Initiative // When: Until June 15th // What’s the Deal: A call for Fintech startups for the chance to win USD50,000 and collaborate with Visa. // For info: https://promociones.visa.com/everywhere-initiative-challenge/?utm_source=visa.com&utm_medium=la_diferencia_visa&utm_campaign=visa_everywhere_initiative&utm_content=marquee_link