The MassChallenge and Ruta N acceleration program selected 10 high-impact startups from the city to provide intensive, personalized support aimed at strengthening their networks and fostering new connections.
After multiple workshops and events where the startups were matched with mentors, speakers, and investors, the winners were announced: EatCloud secured first place with a prize of 155 million pesos, followed by Ressolve in second place and Runfalcon in third, each receiving over 75 million pesos.
However, the monetary prizes weren’t the only rewards. One-on-one mentorship sessions with top-level experts allowed these startups to establish new market connections, develop strategies for increasing sales, acquire new clients, and connect with potential investors.
“For us, these acceleration programs are crucial because they position you globally, not just in local practices, but by helping you develop competencies to enter other markets,” says Juan David Correa, EatCloud’s Technology Director. EatCloud is a startup that connects food banks with foundations to repurpose unsold food.
This program also helped EatCloud boost conversations with investment funds and rethink its international expansion strategy. According to Isis Espitia, Operations Director, they went from expanding to two countries to now operating in five—Mexico, Argentina, Spain, Costa Rica, and Brazil. The prize money will be used to strengthen their team to ensure successful entry into more global markets.
Another standout feature of the program was the opportunity to work alongside nine other startups from the city, all vastly different, with innovative and bold ideas. “It’s inspiring to see such brilliant people doing amazing things. It motivates you to keep pushing forward. Plus, interacting with peers helps you find plenty of solutions—you realize others have solved problems you’re currently facing, and you’ve solved problems they’re dealing with,” adds Juan David.
The program’s agility was also a key highlight. The interactive and dynamic sessions created spaces for the startups to exchange not only contacts but also feedback and insights about each other's ventures. Tomás González, Director of New Accounts at Ressolve—a company that uses AI to analyze conversations from contact centers—emphasized this collaborative environment.
For Ressolve, the prize was a significant boost to their internationalization efforts. Already operating in four countries—Mexico, Chile, Guatemala, and Peru—the program has enabled them to strengthen and enhance these markets. Harold Díaz, Ressolve’s CEO and co-founder, notes that Colombian digital startups are thriving due to abundant opportunities in venture capital, learning processes, and acceleration programs.
