The Rising Entrepreneurs Program aims to support young entrepreneurs who have technology-based solutions or innovative approaches through the three pillars: knowledge, access, and capital.

The Program pursues the goal of creating a more inclusive and sustainable entrepreneurial ecosystem in Puerto Rico with an emphasis on the Western region of the Island.

What we look for in the applicants

  • TECHNICAL SKILLS to be able to execute your business idea.
  • BE PUERTO RICAN or have a strong Puerto Rican heritage.
  • COMMITTED TO PUERTO RICO.
  • ALREADY HAVE A TEAM of at least two founders.
  • HAVE A GOAL TO START exploring ways to launch your product or scale your business and enter international markets.
  • BE COMMITTED to supporting Puerto Rico’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.
  • BE PURPOSE-DRIVEN to create positive social impact through the business.
  • BE BILINGUAL in Spanish and English.
  • EAGER TO LEARN AND RECEIVE MENTORSHIP.

What we look for in the business

  • Has an innovative product or service.
  • We love tech companies with a programming, SAAS, or I.T. base but are open to traditional ventures with a fresh, highly differentiated approach to the business and market.
  • That the company has a social impact and community service component in its fiber.
  • At a minimum has validated the market through customer discovery or by generating sales.
  • Has the potential to scale and the ability to execute this growth.
REP MIGHT BE A GOOD FIT IF:

You have developed an expertise that has led to a successful product or service you are currently ready to take to market or scale sales.

You are a self-motivated individual who works well in collaboration with others.

You have some solid business skills, or you and other team members are committed to learning how to run a successful business.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications for REP are now closed!

Thanks to all the amazing entrepreneurs that applied.

We will contact you if you are one of the accepted participants for our program in 2024