These are some of the open calls, events, and more going on in the entrepreneurial community in Puerto Rico and Latam in April

6 min readApr 5, 2019

The startup community is not limited to those near you and their connections. There is a world — literally!- of opportunities that can help your entrepreneurial growth beyond what you think is possible. Here are some of the April events or open calls that will help you learn, network and more in Puerto Rico and Latin America.

OPEN CALLS

Female Entrepreneurs

What: Visa Everywhere Initiative: Women’s Global Edition // When: Until April 14th // What’s the Deal: The initiative seeks to seeks to provide visibility to innovative solutions of female entrepreneurs. Through this program, business women from around the world, focused in Fintech or in Social Impact, can win a prize of $ 100,000 during a final that’ll be held in Paris during the FIFA Women’s World Cup France 2019. // Apply here: https://usa.visa.com/visa-everywhere/everywhere-initiative.html

Puerto Rican Startups

What: Pre18 // When: Until April 15th // What’s the Deal: pre18 is a pre-acceleration program dedicated to helping innovative early stage Puerto Rican startups, with global potential, to reach the local market and develop a component that will help them eventually reach the international market. The program offers a US $20K grant, mentorship, business connections and more// Application & Info: https://www.elboricuaselasinventa.com/home-en

What: EnterPRize // When: Until May 7th // What’s the Deal: A competition for new companies, which will grant over $ 170,000 in seed capital. // Application & Info: https://www.elboricuaselasinventa.com/home-en

EVENTS

Puerto Rico

What: co.co.haus anniversary // When: April 6th // What’s the Deal: One of the most important co-working spaces in Santurce invites entrepreneurs to celebrate with them. Join the party for cocktails and tropical fun at the wake of co.co.haus turning 2!// Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cocohaus-anniversary-tickets-58017362493?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

What: Grupo Guayacán Ponce: Info Session 2019 // When: April 9th // What’s the Deal: Come and learn more about Grupo Guayacán’s programs for 2019. Katerina Sánchez will speak about EnterPRize, the competition for new companies, which will grant over $ 170,000 in seed capital. In addition, they’ll present Guayacán Venture Accelerator (GVA), a business development program for companies established in Puerto Rico that seek new growth opportunities. // For info & tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/grupo-guayacan-en-ponce-info-session-2019-tickets-59320168220?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

What: Agrohack Conference & Expo 2019 // When: April 6th // What’s the Deal: AGROHACK provides a ground-breaking platform for industry leaders to converge in one place to share ideas and showcase game-changing global trends. The annual event gathers knowledge, expertise and technologies emerging throughout the world to promote agriculture as a sustainable source of economic prosperity.// For info & tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/agrohack-conference-expo-2019-tickets-58146124624?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

What: Mujer Emprende Ponce // When: April 6th // What’s the Deal: In the Women Entrepreneurs Workshop you will get the motivation and the tools to define your business idea, start a business or grow your business. // For info & tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mujer-emprende-el-taller-en-ponce-tickets-57100091912?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

What: Fuckup Nights April // When: April 25th // What’s the Deal: Who says IT is boring? Their tech-pro-speakers would indicate otherwise. Don’t tell anyone, but they make mistakes too. Things around us continue to get smarter, faster, more connected, and increasingly digital. They definitely got burned along the way while figuring it all out. Hats off to the IT pros who dare share their stories, and of course, fix the errors. CAN’T WAIT! // For info & tickets: https://www.meetup.com/es-ES/Fuckup-Nights/events/259771660/

Mexico

What: Weekend Coffee for Startups // When: April 7th // What’s the deal: This event brings together a small group of local entrepreneurs over a cup of coffee, in a relaxed and informal atmosphere. It’s your chance to make new connections, share advice, and brainstorm new ideas with the people that are trying to build a new project or start a freelancing career. // For info & tickets: https://www.meetup.com/es-ES/StartupBlink_Mexico-City/events/tzwcsqyzgbkb/

What: Startup Pitching Online // When: April 17th // What’s the deal: Learn about innovative startup projects, and pitch yours! Get advice from startup founders and experts. Gain confidence and prepare to impress people at your next opportunity. // For info & tickets: https://www.meetup.com/es-ES/StartupBlink_Mexico-City/events/xzfltqyzgbwb/

What: Startup Grind Latam Summit // When: April 25th // What’s the deal: This event provides a different environment: their community of startups, founders and investors come together with the aim of creating the ideal space to raise capital, recruit, obtain exposure and learn from the main founders and investors of Latam. // For info and tickets: https://www.meetup.com/es-ES/Startup-Grind-Mexico-City/events/258467890/

What: Entrepreneur Social // When: April 25th // What’s the deal: Are you interested in an interaction space with Entrepreneurs and Mexican Entrepreneurs? Entrepreneur Social is an event which is created to inspire you to start your path of lesser resistance in the creation of wealth. In this event you will be able to hear first-hand success stories of Mexican and LatAm business people who, using their path of least resistance, have managed to impact the world. // For info & tickets: https://www.meetup.com/es-ES/Fearless-Bussines/events/bgdhvqyzgbhc/

Chile

What: Asado de Emprendedores // When: April 6th // What’s the deal: This year they’re making a comeback! We’re talking about the Asado de Emprendedores on the offices of 3M, where more than a thousand entrepreneurs and business people will come together to share a barbecue, ideas, business and encourage a new network. // For info & tickets: https://www.meetup.com/es-ES/asao-startup/events/259500516/

What: Startup Founder 101 // When: April 9th // What’s the Deal: Founder Institute offers a weekly curriculum of constructive business sessions, designed to help entrepreneurs think and work on every aspect of their business, from the initial idea to the billing model. // For info: https://www.meetup.com/es-ES/Santiago-Startup-Founder-101/events/259991467/

What: Startup Funding // When: April 9th // What’s the Deal: Join this fundraising workshop for beginners, which will provide practical, step-by-step advice and introductory talks from entrepreneurs who have successfully raised money for their businesses, and investors who actively fund companies. // For info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/startup-funding-como-obtener-capital-en-santiago-tickets-59475038441?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Argentina

What: Entrepreneurs MeetUp // When: April 4th // What’s the Deal: How to be an entrepreneur and have a social and environmental impact? What role does communication play? Find out here! An event about Impact and Sustainability Entrepreneurship by Sol Abadi, Founder of SunshineLab. // For info & tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com.ar/e/meet-up-para-emprendedores-emprender-con-impacto-tickets-59064743237?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

What: [Entrepreneurs’ Organization] Official Workshop of Scaling Up in Argentina // When: April 30th // What’s the Deal: Workshop focused on four key points to help your business scale. How to attract and retain the right people. How to create a truly differentiation strategy. And MORE! // For info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/entrepreneurs-organization-taller-oficial-de-scaling-up-en-argentina-tickets-59072326920?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

What: Startup Pitching // When: April 17th // What’s the Deal: Learn about innovative startup projects, and pitch yours! Get advice from startup founders and experts. Gain confidence and prepare to impress people at your next opportunity. // For info & tickets: https://www.meetup.com/es-ES/StartupBlink-Buenos-Aires/events/ggflvqyzgbwb/

Colombia

What: Innovation Day in Bogotá! // When: April 11th // What’s the Deal: Join the celebration innovation! Because more and more people are showing interest in using creativity to solve problems in new and original ways. This has prompted people who are working to promote innovation in Ibero-America to meet and recognize each other.// For info: https://www.eventbrite.es/e/entradas-dia-de-la-innovacion-2019-bogota-55742689886?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

What: Startup Huddle Bogotá // When: April 24th // What’s the Deal: Come and listen to business owners and learn how to overcome growth challenges. Each month we promote #GiveFirst in Bogotá and provide a platform for the next generation of business owners to share their collective wisdom to accelerate our commercial success. // For info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/startup-huddle-bogota-abril-24-tickets-59275770425?aff=ebdssbdestsearch