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21212, selected for Start-up Brasil program.
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Start-up Brasil Program
The selection process for startups will have two phases: the first in end of March 2013 and the second in the second semester of 2013. You can stay updated with us here.
How it works
You can apply for your startup to participate in the Startup Brasil Program with 21212. In order to do this, click on the APPLY NOW button below and follow the instructions.
For the Startup Brasil program, 21212 is looking specifically for digital startups who have a launched product with a significant customer base and generated revenue (level 2).
If your startup is in a stage before level one, you can still apply for 21212. We will be selecting companies which we will work with and prepare for the next Startup Brasil selection round in the second semester of 2013. If you apply now it will increase your chances of selection in the second round.
What is the
Start-up Brasil Program?
Start-up Brasil is a program launched by the federal government,
created by the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MCTI), with the aim of helping tech businesses, startups and their connection with accelerators. Start-up Brasil integrates TI Maior, Strategic Program of Software and Services of IT. 21212 is one of the accelerators selected by the federal government and will be given up to R$200K direct investments for the startups selected.
How does
the Start-up Brasil Program work?
The Start-up Brasil Program is aimed towards national or international businesses that have been registered with CNPJ and have no more than three years in business.
There will be two selection processes in 2013 for startups, one in April and the other in the second semester.
The startups that are selected for the program with 21212 will receive up to R$200K from the federal government along with another R$50K from 21212 and around R$250 for services and subsidies directly to accelerate businesses.
MOREWhat is 21212?
21212 is a digital business accelerator based in Rio de Janeiro (21) and New York (212).
The Acceleration Programs with 21212 are focused on digital business development with the potential of international expansion and scaling of over R$100 million.
The startups receive financial support, services and partner training, along with work space in the 21212 offices. There is direct support from our team of over 25 people and our extensive network of mentors, both national and international, who work in areas specific to product and software development, design, new user acquisition, and securing investments.
The startups still have the opportunity to participate in our 21212 events in Brazil and the US, connecting them with both investor markets.
What have we already done?
20 months
in operation
650m2
of shared
space
for startups
27
selection
processes
+
500
participating
startups
11 countries
participating including Brazil, India, Portugal and Colombia.
26
startups
accelerated
202
New jobs
created by the startups
generate
revenue
with international
locations
R$ 11.5 million
invested in the startups
foreign students from universities including Harvard, Yale, Duke, Columbia and Staford have worked at 21212
17 partner companies who offer products and services
for startups
41mentors,
12 of which are international
+100
connections with
national and international funds
+500
connections with investors
in our network
26
videos produced about
entrepreneurship
100.000
total views
on Vimeo and Youtube
71
events participating as
a mentor, judge or panelist
16
cities in Brazil, Argentina,
Colombia and the US
7events
+
1200 participants