These are some of the open calls, events, and more going on in the entrepreneurial community in Puerto Rico and Latam in September

The 18th dimension
Sep 7, 2018 · 3 min read

The startup community is not limited to those near you and their connections. There is a world — literally!- of opportunities that can help your entrepreneurial growth beyond what you think is possible. Here are some of the September events or open calls that will help you learn, network and more in Puerto Rico and Latin America.

Puerto Rico

What: Annual SBIR / STTR Conference // When: Wednesday September 19 // What’s the Deal: The Small Business Innovation Research and the Small Business Technology Transfer present their services at the annual conference, from federal incentives and grants to research and joint ventures // For info & tickets https://www.eventbrite.com/e/conferencia-anual-de-sbirsttr-tickets-48732878351?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

What: Comenzando mi negocio agrícola // When: September 14 & 15// What’s the Deal: If you’re looking to start an agro business, this event has all the info you need, from preparing your soil to marketing your product and receiving incentives. // For info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/simposio-comenzando-mi-negocio-agricola-ii-tickets-49107658328

What: Techstars Startup Weekend Mayaguez // When: September 21, 22, 23///What’s the Deal: The West is the stage for 54 hours of learning by doing, networking and more at this edition of Techstars // For info: bit.ly/MayagüezSW

Mexico

What: Entrepreneurs’ National Week // When:September 10–14 // What’s the deal: This massive, free to the public event will have everything entrepreneurs need: solutions, tools, mentoring, financing and more, Starbucks cofounder Zev Siegl, data experts Ana Maria Olabuenaga and Dr. Déborah Berebichez Speakers include // For info: https://www.semanadelemprendedor.gob.mx

What: Clímax Irrazonable 2018 // When: September 13 // What’s the deal: Network, connect with other entrepreneurs, innovators and disruptors looking to change the social and environmental issues. // For info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/climax-irrazonable-2018-tickets-48958838203?aff=es2

Chile

What:America Digital Latin American Congress Of Business & Technology Telecom, Ict, Iot, Mobile, Cloud, Big Data, E-Commerce & Digital Marketing // When: Sept 5 & 6 // What’s the deal: The conference will cover everything from the digital business, IT, technology and telecommunications. // For info & tickets: https://10times.com/adlacbttmcbecdm

What: Techstars Startup Weekend Santiago Miagrant // When: September 28–30// What’s the Deal: Bring your idea, pair up and get ready to learn, network and have fun at this Techstars weekend.// For info http://communities.techstars.com/chile/santiago/startup-weekend/13246

Argentina

What: Endeavor Experience Rosario 2018 // When: September 27// What’s the Deal: Learn from and connect with other entrepreneurs /// For info: https://www.eventbrite.com.ar/e/experiencia-endeavor-rosario-2018-tickets-48467909823?aff=es2

What: Premio CADMIRA JOVEN 2018// When: September 15 // What’s the Deal: If you’re an under 40 entrepreneur, you could win in one of the eight categories: Social Impact, International Projection, Tech Development, Innovation & Design, Trade Promotion, Generational Relief, City Value and Local Commerce //For info: https://www.eventbrite.com.ar/e/premio-para-empresarios-comerciantes-y-emprendedores-cadmira-joven-tickets-48889608134?aff=es2

Colombia

What: 7 aspectos que debes evaluar al momento de internacionalizar tu startup // When: September 11// What’s the Deal: A group of parallel18 entrepreneurs will take part in a panel to discuss their experiences when deciding to grow their startups to other countries. The panel will be led by Wanda Fraguada, parallel18’s Marketing Manager. // For info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/7-aspectos-que-debes-evaluar-al-momento-de-internacionalizar-tu-startup-tickets-49832533449

What: Innovación Ambiental: Convocatoria a Emprendimientos Verdes para unirse en Red // When: September 12 // What’s the Deal: Colombia’s Green Business Bureau mentors and connect green entrepreneurs. Participants of this meetup will get at the ANDESCO seminar on September 20 & 21 and at the CESA in November 6 &7 // For info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/innovacion-ambiental-convocatoria-a-emprendimientos-verdes-para-unirse-en-red-tickets-49248558765?aff=es2

What: FuckUp Nights Bucaramanga// When: September 13 // What’s the Deal: Proving that a failed business is not failure, hear from other entrepreneurs, learn from their experiences and have some beer, erm, network with attendees. /// For info: https://www.f6s.com/fuckupnightsbucaramangavol45