Latam’s Next Tech Titans
Join Ignition, a 10-week acceleration program transforming startups into the next tech giants.
Latam’s Next Tech Titans
Join Ignition, a 10-week acceleration program transforming startups into the next tech giants.
Next program begins: October, 2025
PRE-SEED STARTUP ACCELERATOR
Ignition
Early-stage advisory program and fundraising platform, connecting high-performance founders in Latam with the most active VCs and angels investing in the region.
+1,000
Founders & Investors in network.
A powerful disruption engine creating massive impact ripples.
Why join Ignition?

- Full-access to a uniquely experienced early-stage advisory team with more than a decade of launching and scaling startups
- Connecting the top tech founders with VC funds & angels regionally and globally
- 360° support in the to boost your startup towards your goals in following key areas:
📲
Product
Find real market validation and ship product with amazing UX
🌐
Go-to-Market
Develop and communicate that amazing value proposition
💵
Fundraising
Financial analysis, communication & fundraising
Program Structure
Weekly Workshops
- Group consultancy and discussion sessions covering all key subjects for founders, led by our team, top founders, and expert mentors.
In-person Week
- An 5-day collaborative experience with your batch in Monterrey, where we refine and launch your renewed strategy
Demo Day
- Connect with our investor network — including angel investors, venture capital funds, and corporate VCs — and raise your next round of funding
Impact Vision
We support founders tackling high-impact problems, focusing primarily on:
- Mobility
- PropTech
- ManufactureTech
- HealthTech
- FinTech
- TalentTech
With high priority in B2B startups, with a strong technical team and a solid Artificial Inteligence (AI) strategy.

Access to funding
Connect with Angel Investors and VCs
Participants in the program are closing their funding rounds faster.
Pitch Events
Our demo days gather more hundreds of the top VCs & angels investing in the Latam every year. Connect with the right partner to support your vision through execution.
Admission Requirements
Impact
Startups solving impactful problems transforming our region
Scalability
Exponentially scalable business model, preferably through the use of technology
Team
At least two full-time cofounders, one with tech skills
Founder-Market Fit
Significant experience within the industry
Product and Traction
Program for post-launch startups with some initial revenue.

Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to give up equity?
No, Ignition is currently an equity-free program.
How many team members are allowed in the program?
3 members max.
Is in-person attendance required?
It is not required for the most part of the program. All weekly sessions and workshops are online, as well as Demo Day. The In-person week and additional pitching opportunities are in-person and founders are highly encouraged to travel to Monterrey to take advantage of all activites.
Does the program include 1-on-1 sessions?
The free program does not include 1-on-1 sessions. If admitted into the program, you may be invited to our personalized advisory program which has an fee.
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Program Cost
- Free program for founders who meet the admission criteria
- Completion of the application and interview is required
- Limited spots available
Dates
- Program begins on October 13th and ends December 19th
- Online Demo Day
OUR COMMUNITY
The most promising and scalable startups in Latin America.
Empowering the region
We are a talent discovery platform that provides access to a curated selection of startups from across Latin America.
Talk to our team
Get feedback on your startup and find out if you’re candidate for IGNITION.
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