We are looking for the next generation of entrepreneurs in Medellín.

Medellín Next 2026: where waves connect and multiply the future

When startups meet, growth multiplies.

Startups are energy hubs that vibrate on their own, but when they connect with each other and with the science, technology, and innovation ecosystem, they create a multiplying effect that generates dynamism, collaboration, and growth in the city.

That is why we have launched the second cohort of Medellín Next, the program that drives technology-based startups toward real scenarios of growth, scaling, and internationalization.

We will select 48 high-potential startups to support them through an intensive process of strengthening and acceleration, with a distinctive offering that combines diagnostics, mentorship, connections, and events.

 

At the end of the year, we will announce the top 5 startups—ambassadors of Medellín’s innovation—who will showcase to the world the transformative power of our entrepreneurs.

 

Call for applications open until February 24th, 2026.

 

 

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Benefits

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Training tailored to the startup’s level of maturity.

masterclasses

High-level support through diagnostics, mentorship, and effective methodologies to grow and scale.

NETWORK ICON

Connection with networks, mentors, corporations, and national and international investors.

networking

Capacity building to compete and prepare for fundraising.

visibility

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

international

Access to national and international markets, with entry pathways to innovation hubs.

DEMODAY ICON

Participation in bootcamps and a Demo Day.

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These were the 25 most powerful startups from the first edition of Medellín Next: