Medellin Next
The next generation of Medellín's entrepreneurial fabric
When a startup vibrates loudly, all of Medellín feels it.
Startups are like energy centers that emit vibrations capable of moving the entire ecosystem. Each one resonates differently, but when their energies connect with investors, corporations, academia, the State and citizens, they generate expansions that transform the city and project Medellín to the world.
In practice, Medellín Next is Ruta N's flagship program that promotes the startups with the greatest potential in the city, accompanying them in an intensive 2.5 month process with mentoring, strategic training and global connections.
From up to 25 selected startups, the 5 most outstanding will be ambassadors of Medellin's innovation, showing the world the transformative power of our ecosystem.

Characteristics of the first group of startups seeking Medellín Next:
Read all the requirements, apply and share this offer with all the startups that are at another level.
Important: Medellín Next is not aimed at projects in the idea stage, traditional companies or businesses without a vision of scalability.

Core based on Science, Technology and Innovation (STI).

Validated Product Market Fit and verifiable traction.

Minimum turnover of USD 1 million in the last year.

Minimum team of 5 people full time.

At least 1 active and dedicated full time founder

Be registered with StartIA.

The startup must be registered in the Medellin Chamber of Commerce for Antioquia.
Benefits

Personalized 1:1 mentoring with world-class experts from the Endeavor network.

Group masterclasses on leadership, strategy, finance and scaling.

Pitch training and pitch deck review.

Strategic networking with investors, corporations and key allies.

Visibility and positioning in events, fairs and the global ecosystem.

Access to international markets, with entry routes to innovation hubs.

Participation in a Demo Day, where the 5 ambassador startups of Medellín will be selected.
