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Closing of the Emprendetón program organized by CPA Innovation, the Da Vinci Foundation, and the CIE

February 25, 2016
On February 17, 2016, the closing ceremony of the Emprendetón program took place. The event was organized by CPA Innovation, the Da Vinci Foundation, and the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE), during which each of the 11 finalists gave a concise oral presentation of their proposals (pitches). The winners were Agroáreas, Inversionate, and Nexo.

Participants were asked to propose solutions to challenges posed by companies in three sectors—healthcare, finance, and agriculture—with the potential to develop into startups.

As the entrepreneurs progressed through the various stages—during which they received training in CIE workshops on how to present their ideas—11 were selected for support in their development and pre-incubation: three solutions aimed at the finance sector, three at healthcare, and five at agriculture.

The winners earned the right to present to the Da Vinci Foundation’s Incubation Committee. If admitted, they will be eligible for a grant from ANII (National Agency for Research and Innovation).

Agroáreas is an application for the georeferenced planning, management, and control of pests and weeds in the field, thereby optimizing tasks and increasing agricultural yields.

Inversionate is a technology platform that connects people seeking capital with those who have money and are willing to lend it. It facilitates peer-to-peer loans ranging from US$1,000 to US$10,000, without the involvement of financial institutions. Among its members are Dani Vianna, a graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in Systems, and German Ayala, a student in the Programmer Analyst program.

Nexo is a digital tool that connects patients seeking private consultations with doctors. Among its members is Rodrigo Silva, a graduate with a Master’s degree in Technology Business Management.