Overview of the International Startup Congress in Colombia

The International Startup Congress, to be held in Medellín, Colombia, aims to generate a direct impact on various agents of entrepreneurship in the region. It will provide a space for networking and greatly benefit the Latin American ecosystem.

• The event will take place on October 21-22 at the Fórum of Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana (UPB) in Medellín.
• It will bring together over 100 international speakers and more than 120 firms and institutions from the global startup and investor ecosystem, representing over 40 countries.
• The event is free and open to the entrepreneurial community and the startup world (with prior registration).

Impact and Investment Opportunities in Colombia

The congress has become a reference in the international arena, mobilizing over €300 million so far and offering specific investment tickets of €1 million for pre-seed, seed, Series A, and Series B stages. It will focus on various verticals, including technology, Agrotech, health, sustainability, mobility, and logistics.

• The event aims to position Medellín as the permanent seat for the Americas, alongside its locations in Seville, Melilla, and Chongqing.
• It will consolidate the International Startup Association's four strategic connection axes: Europe, Africa, America, and Asia.

Organizers and Collaborators in Colombia

The congress is organized by the International Startup Association in collaboration with various organizations, including the public and private sectors, communities, and academia.

• Organizers: Red Business Market, Jaguars Startups, Talent Hub, Universidad Pontifica Bolivariana, Institución Universitaria Salazar Herrera, Ruta N
• Collaborators: Agencia de Cooperación e Inversión de Medellín y el Área Metropolitana, Starter, El Colombiano, Alcaldía de Río Negro, El Cubo de la Innovación
• Academic partners: Universidad Autónoma de Chile, Grupo Educativo European Open, Escuela de Negocios EADIC

International Participants and Sponsors in Colombia

The congress will feature firms and institutions from the international and regional startup and investor ecosystems, including:

• Why Tenerife, South Summit Brazil, Finnova, Startups Europe Awards, Startup Investor Accelerator, Vox Capital
• Asociación Europea de Business Angels, Startup África, Parque Tec, MIT Spain, ORT Universidad Uruguay
• Cupido Capital, Startups Bolivia, Fundación Womans Week, and many more

Medellín's Entrepreneurial Ecosystem in Colombia

Globally known for its impressive entrepreneurial spirit and resilience, Medellín is positioning itself as a permanent hub for this Ibero-American event. The city aims to connect with the innovative, startup, academic, and research fabric of the region, one of the most dynamic in Latin America.

• Medellín is recognized for its thriving entrepreneurial and innovation ecosystem, making it an ideal host for the congress.
• The event will showcase the city's entrepreneurial strengths and foster connections within the Latin American startup community.