Companies or accelerators? A new approach to boost startups in Brazil

Brazilian companies such as Buscapé and Ci&T are attracting and retaining top talented entrepreneurs with their own startup programs.

Read about how those programs are working in my last post for Pulso Social here.

Pulso Startup 10 is looking for the 10 best startups in LATAM

All startups based on Latin America can still apply for Pulso Startup10 (PS10) until January, 9. The objective of this online contest is to shine a spotlight on early stage technology companies in the region. 

The winner team will be sent to NYC with all expenses covered by Pulso Social to pitch his/her business for investors and the local press.

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Startupi Camp: early bird tickets available!

On February 1, 2012 the first edition of Startupi Camp takes place in São Paulo. Organized by Startupi, it is a 7h program that offers courses, seminars and consultancy for 35 entrepreneurs with some track record, but still looking for mentoring.

The program promises a customized, on demand, and shared experience for the attendees in two parts.

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StartupFarm: a new approach to create and accelerate startups in Brazil

The entrepreneurial scene has been evolving faster and faster in Brazil in the last months. After some editions of Startup Weekend (São Paulo, Campinas, Rio de Janeiro), the 6^th edition of the Brazil/Intel Challenge, the Buscapé Challenge (Your idea is worth 1 million), the recently launched CampinasTECH Meetup – Investments and even more, on the 20^th starts the first edition of StartupFarm.

StartupFarm promises to create and accelerate digital startups in 30 days. The program will gather up to 50 entrepreneurs that will have one month to present and develop their ideas, being supported by experienced mentors. Starting in São Paulo at the co-working space Hub, the following edition will occur in Campinas.

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