Deadline: August 31, 2025
Launching your Startup in Miami? Apply now for the Scale2Miami & Mana Tech Accelerator 2025 for a funding opportunity of up to $300,000 for your MVP-stage startup.
Miami is a booming startup hub attracting investors from around the world. International Founders with innovative ideas often struggle to secure that first crucial US investment. Scale2Miami bridges this gap, helping promising startups like yours relocate and thrive in Miami’s dynamic ecosystem.
Program Overview
- Global Scouting: They identify promising MVP-stage startups worldwide and are sector agnostic.
- Cohorts: 20 startups are invited twice a year to participate (in Spring and Autumn).
- Online Immersion: Free 4-week online program with mentorship and resources (in April for the Spring Cohort and September for the Autumn Cohort).
- Miami Experience: Top 10 startups are invited to Miami for a week of workshops, networking, and a Demo Day (in May for the Spring Cohort and October for the Autumn Cohort). Participants are responsible for their own travel costs.
- Strategic Investment: Scale2miami angel investors can invest in up to 5 startups per cohort, demonstrating exceptional promise.
- Incubation & Growth: Portfolio startups receive 12 months of incubation support.
Benefits
- Support: Secure up to $270k in cash and $30k of in-kind support to bring your product to the US market.
- Investment: up to $300k SAFE investment for up to 9% equity (based on your next priced round).
- Accelerate: Leverage Mana Tech’s resources and expert mentorship to refine your strategy, build your US MVP, and gain traction.
- Connect with Key Players: Access a valuable network of mentors, investors, and fellow founders in Miami’s thriving tech scene.
- Seamless Relocation: Receive guidance and support for the startup CEO to easily relocate to Miami. The rest of the team doesn’t have to relocate.
Eligibility
- Startup must demonstrate traction with a validated MVP in your home market.
- Demonstrate a scalable business model with the potential to rapidly expand in the US market.
- A well-balanced team with a CEO ready to relocate to Miami and lead the US expansion.
Application
For more information, visit Scale2Miami & Mana Tech Accelerator.
