The university startups were selected from a total of 27 submitted during the registration period, which ran through June 1, 2010.
Project: Do It Developers
A startup by Mariana Gutiérrez, a graduate in Telecommunications Engineering.
Description: Finding discounts via cell phone. Users will be able to access discounted services and products located in the area near their current location.
Project: Pedidos Ya
A startup by Álvaro García, a graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in Systems; Ariel Burschtin, a graduate with a degree in Systems Engineering; and Ruben Sosenke, a graduate with a degree in Information Technology Analysis.
Description: an e-commerce service that centralizes food establishments in a specific area or region and allows users to order online.
Each finalist will receive support from a Uruguayan mentor and a U.S. mentor who will assist them in developing the Business Plan to be presented at the finals, advising them on strategies and networking. This team of mentors is composed of established entrepreneurs, investors, business managers, and specialists.
Additionally, the five finalists will receive scholarships to participate in a five-week seminar for entrepreneurs led by EMPREAR and will have access to EmpreWare, software that facilitates the development and monitoring of the company’s business plan.