Your technology can transform the challenges that define the future of the coffee sector in Costa Rica.
A new wave is born to transform the coffee sector
Driven by CRUSA, Impact Waves arrives in Costa Rica with a new edition focused on one of the country's productive engines: coffee. This initiative stems from a commitment to strengthen innovation, sustainability and competitiveness in the coffee sector, connecting producers with technological solutions capable of transforming real challenges into impact opportunities.
This Open Innovation program in Costa Rica has a clear objective: Activate collaborations between coffee producers and innovative startups to pilot solutions that drive productivity, environmental sustainability and sector resilience, from origin to the future of the value chain.
Explore the challenges that each company seeks to solve
Know the requirements to become a solver
Startups or tech companies from anywhere in the world can apply, as long as they have technological solutions that address one of the prioritized challenges.
1. They must be legally constituted in their country of origin.
2. They must have a minimum of two years of operation in the market.
3. They must demonstrate sales in the last 2 years.
4. They must have the willingness to execute innovation pilots in Costa Rica.
Become an impact solver and get the following benefits
Brand visibility as an impact solver at the regional level.
The opportunity to consolidate strategic alliances with leading Costa Rican corporate leaders.
Funding opportunity for scaling your solution.
Mentorships with regional specialists in technology, industry, and innovation.
These are the key dates of the process that you should keep in mind
21 JAN
Start of applications
15 FEB
Close of applications
24 FEB
Selection day
*Some dates may vary
Are you ready?
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