Selina Joins the IDB TechnoArt Gateway Program Bringing Companies from Latin America and the Caribbean to the U.S.
Selina joins the IDB TechnoArt Gateway Program to support Latin American and Caribbean startups entering the U.S. market. The program, established by IDB Lab and TechnoArt, partners with major regional players such as Univision, Delta Airlines, and Miami Dade County to offer strategic support. Participating companies will stay at Selina’s Miami location and benefit from IDB Lab and TechnoArt’s extensive networks. The program aims to connect entrepreneurs with local investors, accelerators, and service providers to foster growth and innovation. Additionally, a Gateway platform will be launched to help companies access a global marketplace for their products. The initiative expects to create significant value by bridging U.S. capital and Latin American talent, contributing to Miami's economic and tech growth.
- Selina's involvement provides temporary housing and initial support for startups.
- The program facilitates connections with local investors, service providers, and accelerators.
- The Gateway platform offers a global marketplace for selling products online.
- Partnership with prominent entities like Univision, Delta Airlines, and Miami Dade County.
- IDB Lab and TechnoArt networks support growth-stage companies in the U.S. market.
- Miami startups going international create 4.6 times more value than domestic-focused ones.
- Program aims to attract more investors and capital to Miami's tech ecosystem.
- No specific financial support or investment figures are disclosed in the PR.
- Potential risks in entering a competitive U.S. market are not addressed.
- Success heavily relies on the effectiveness of connections facilitated by IDB Lab and TechnoArt.
The program will act as a bridge between the two hemispheres, enabling
Program Companies will stay at Selina and collaborate with the local ecosystem to build their professional home in
By establishing a strategic base of operations in the city of
The participating companies have demonstrated their ability to scale, have a technological base and an innovative business model.
Among the participating companies: Crackthecode.pe, Uplanner.com, Excuela.com, Ozaru.io, Nippy.la, Fiadoapp.com, Jobecam.com, Clupp.com.mx, Jobbi.me, Artradelatam.com, Legalify.app, B2gov.com, Intelligisgroup.com, Abacusexchange.org, Doctor-cv.com, Medl.co
"This program supports Latin American and
Mayor Daniella Levine Cava: “We welcome this opportunity to support the tech ecosystem as it grows and expands its operation in the region, and use our resources to provide new companies and skilled entrepreneurs with a base to scale their business and build the professional home in our innovative city.”
Tristan Jehan, GP at TechnoArt, added that "we look forward to meeting the startups and supporting them with our connections in the region. We believe this program will open up new growth opportunities for both
Selina will provide an interim home for the companies and other benefits that will help them in the initial stage of establishing their professional home in the US.
Selina Co-founder and CEO, Rafael Museri said: “This is one more way where Selina, TechnoArt and the Inter America Bank collaborate to support entrepreneurs in their quest for new markets. We are very excited to support these startups through mentorship, access and accommodation and help them scale their business around the world.”
More information about the Miami LAC Gateway program (https://technoart.org/miami-latam-us-gateway/)
About IDB Lab
IDB Lab is the innovation and venture laboratory of the Inter-American Development Bank Group. Our purpose is to discover new ways to drive social inclusion, environmental action and productivity in
About TechnoArt
TechnoArt is a global platform specialized in guiding entrepreneurs to establish sustainable and scalable business models, reaching communities in need of transformative change and growth opportunities. TechnoArt creates a differentiated pathway designed to provide entrepreneurs with access and exposure to global resources, enabling them to build, implement and scale their solutions. www.technoart.org
About Selina Hospitality PLC
Selina Hospitality PLC (NASDAQ: SLNA) is a global hospitality brand built to address the needs of millennial and Gen Z travelers, blending beautifully designed accommodations with coworking, recreation, wellness, and local experiences. Founded in 2014 and custom-built for today’s nomadic traveler, Selina provides guests with a global infrastructure to seamlessly travel and work abroad. Each Selina property is designed in partnership with local artists, creators, and tastemakers, breathing new life into existing buildings in interesting locations in 22 countries on six continents – from urban cities to remote beaches and jungles. To learn more, visit Selina.com or follow Selina on X, Instagram, Facebook, Linkedin or YouTube.
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