It is the only database in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean to gather, verify and present comprehensive startup information. #NewsismyBusiness
As part of the preparations for the event, Colmena66 presents its annual “Status Report on Puerto Rico’s Entrepreneurial Community." #NewsismyBusiness
The deadline to apply is Aug. 11. #NewsismyBusiness
Through the SBIR/STTR programs and the matching of funds provided by the trust, an economic impact of more than $14 million has been generated in Puerto Rico. #NewsismyBusiness
The program will offer mentoring to Puerto Rican founders of innovative companies on raising capital, exporting, and scaling into new markets. #NewsismyBusiness
Interested startups have until midnight on April 30 to complete the online application. #NewsismyBusiness
It is the first time that Puerto Rico hosts a meeting with business ecosystems’ builders, Colmena66 officials stated. #NewsismyBusiness
Puerto Rico Science Trust office has helped increase the number of applications, helping place the island among the top 50 countries. #NewsismyBusiness
The initiative will allow the research and development of Puerto Rican science and technology access to Rhodium Scientific’s pathway to the International Space Station. #NewsismyBusiness
The maximum grant amount for academia is $250,000, while for the commercial and industrial sector, it is up to $1 million. #NewsismyBusiness
The entity is one of 16 institutions that will split some $21.4 million in grant funding from the EPA.
232 applications were received, and 158 individual grants were awarded.
Participants will receive a $25,000 grant, along with entrepreneurial education and mentorship opportunities for 12 weeks.
The event’s keynote speaker was Puerto Rican sociologist, educator, and writer Gloria Bonilla-Santiago.
The local and international startups accelerator organized a two-day celebration for its cohort to connect them with corporate partners and investment opportunities.
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