Data Wi-Fi stands out as double winner during Parallel18’s 6th DemoDay
May 28, 2019
Nearly 20 companies presented their pitches in front of visiting investors and the local business community during the sixth generation of Parallel18’s “DemoDay,” won by Data Wi-Fi. Data Wi-Fi won two awards during the competition — The Evertec Choice Award, which carries a $10,000 cash prize, and the People’s Love Award bestowed by T-Mobile, which […]
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Facebook, parallel18 looking for Caribbean startups ‘driving meaningful social impact’
March 26, 2019
Facebook and accelerator parallel18, an initiative of the Puerto Rico Science, Technology, and Research Trust, are partnering to launch “Startup Hub Caribbean,” a program that will support 10 technology startups that have outsized social impact potential and are focused on improving the lives of communities across the Caribbean. Startups selected for the program will receive […]
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Parallel18’s Gen5 DemoDay showcases 28 local, int’l startups
December 14, 2018
Startups from Puerto Rico, the U.S. mainland, Argentina, Ecuador and Colombia presented concepts to experienced investors in search of a boost to their ideas.
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Parallel18 Ventures co-invests $225K in 4 P.R., LatAm startups
November 16, 2018
This time, the companies were part of Generation 4, which completed the program in March of 2018.
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Parallel18’s 2nd-year results show latest participants generated $24.5M in sales
August 31, 2018
A third of those transactions were related to their operations in Puerto Rico, according to the results of the international acceleration program.
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Evertec partners with start-up accelerator, Parallel 18
July 26, 2018
Evertec Inc. and the Puerto Rico Science Technology and Research Trust announced the signing of a collaboration agreement with its start-up accelerator program, Parallel 18 (P18).
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Parallel18 Ventures co-invests in startups Quiena, Abartys Health
May 14, 2018
The Puerto Rico's Science, Technology and Research Trust will invest $225,000 through the follow-up fund Parallel18 Ventures in InsureTech startup Abartys Health and FinTech startup Quiena, the nonprofit confirmed.
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P18 announces 40 co.’s that will participate in the Pre18 preparatory program
March 9, 2018
Business accelerator Parallel18 (P18), announced that 40 local companies were selected to enter the pre-18 preparatory program that begins in April and will grant $20,000 in funds, among other benefits, for the development of their businesses.
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Jan. 15 deadline to request participation in Pre18 program nears
January 4, 2018
Global business accelerator Parallel18 announced Wednesday the deadline for requesting acceptance into the Pre18 program is Jan. 15, 2018. The pre-accelerator seeks to develop innovative businesses in Puerto Rico, in the early stages with potential to reach global markets.
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Op-Ed: 5 Puerto Rican startups that stood up to the hurricane and won in ’17
January 3, 2018
We can all agree that it has been a difficult year for Puerto Rico.
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Parallel18 to visit several towns to provide guidance on Pre18 program
December 5, 2017
Business accelerator Parallel18 (P18) will visiting a number of towns through the end of the month to provide guidance and help fill out applications to enter Pre18, the pre-accelerator aimed to help innovative businesses in Puerto Rico, in early stages with global potential, to reach the market.
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Colmena66 unveils ‘Shop & Hire PR’ to showcase local talent, online stores
November 21, 2017
As part of its strategy to support and strengthen entrepreneurship in Puerto Rico, particularly after the landfall of Hurricane María, Colmena66, a program of the Puerto Rico Science, Technology and Research Trust, announced the launch of a new tool: Shop & Hire Puerto Rico.
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Parallel18 unveils ‘Pre18,’ a special program for budding businesses
November 17, 2017
Global business accelerator Parallel18 (P18) announced the start of Pre18, a program dedicated to helping innovative businesses in Puerto Rico, in early stages, with global potential, to reach the market.
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Parallel18, UPR-Río Piedras create educational alliance
August 24, 2017
Parallel18 and the University of Puerto Rico in Río Piedras recently agreed on a collaborative partnership to offer students training and practical experience in developing marketing innovations generated on the island.
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Parallel18 signs pair of collaborative agreements
August 10, 2017
San Juan-based startup accelerator Parallel18 announced Wednesday the signing of a pair of collaborative agreements — with the Puerto Rico International Banks Association and the Builders Association to create opportunities for up-and-coming businesses.
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