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SPAIN-LATAM SCALE-UP
The reference immersion programme in Spain for Latin American and the Caribbean startups
is an initiative of ICEX, BID LAB and Endeavor to attract Latin American scale-ups that aim to expand and establish themselves in Spain, as a gateway to the European market.
A selected group of Latin American startups will participate in a week-long immersion programme in the Spanish entrepreneurial ecosystem. During the immersion they will be able to meet first-hand the main players: institutions, venture capital funds, corporations, accelerators and the experience of other startups operating global technology businesses from Spain.
Startups will receive key information about the business climate in Spain and will be able to discuss with experts the legal, operational and technological aspects necessary to approach the establishment in Spain as a bridge to a global expansion of their business.
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Call Spain-Latam Scale-Up 2026 [pdf]
Call Spain-Latam Scale-Up 2026 [pdf]
We are looking for startups that...
Originate from Latin America
Startups created in the 26 countries of Latin America and the Caribbean that are members of the IDB, with legal/fiscal headquarters in this region and that carry out their main activity there. The geographical diversity of the participating companies will be valued.
Focus on sustainability and impact
Incorporate sustainability and impact criteria in its operations, measured through the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Connection to IDB Lab
Preference will be given to companies that have received investment or support from IDB Lab or are considered to stand out for their potential for impact, scalability, and strategic alignment with IDB Lab.
Interested in Spain as an investment destination
Implementation and value creation plan in Spain as a gateway to the European market.
Advantages
the Spanish entrepreneurship ecosystem
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Program
manager
Elisa Valtueña
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