The Parallel18 startup acceleration program is marking its fifth anniversary with a rundown of its achievements so far, which include receiving 4,340 applications, graduating 211 companies of which 35% are from Puerto Rico and seeking 85% of them survive despite trying economic times. During a presentation, Parallel18 officials said $1.3 million were distributed in grants […]
As part of its mission to support innovative entrepreneurship and impact Puerto Rico’s economy, parallel18 — along with its parent organization, the Puerto Rico Science, Technology and Research Trust — announced the 39 startups that will benefit from its $1 million Business Continuity Fund. The BCF is an investment vehicle created to help graduated companies from the program […]
After an eight-week open call and a comprehensive evaluation process, parallel18 has announced that 42 Puerto Rican startups will participate in the third installment of its pre-acceleration program, pre18, starting Nov. 9th. The business curriculum operates under parallel18’s wing, an international startup entity that supports innovating ventures by helping them grow through two main programs: P18, a global […]