Deadline: July 19, 2026
Applications are open for the Youth Impact Bootcamp LATAM 2026. The Youth Impact Bootcamp LATAM is launched within the framework of the EU-LAC Social Accelerator project. The Bootcamp will support young entrepreneurs in the development of impact solutions for the green, digital and inclusive transition, in line with the European Union’s Global Gateway agenda. The activity will be implemented by the International Trade Center in coordination with its consortium partners: CAINCO, Caribbean Export, CACB, Tecnalia and Tecnológico de Monterrey.
Open to founders in Argentina, Mexico, El Salvador and Colombia, the program will bring together a cohort of 60 startups in a hands-on, participatory, community-centered experience, developed entirely in Spanish. It is designed to help entrepreneurs strengthen their businesses, connect with their peers, and prepare for future growth opportunities.
Program Details
The program is structured in two phases. The first is the Bootcamp Phase, which will take place from August 24 to December 16. During this phase, participants will attend live masterclasses, Impact Circles, Coffee Roulettes, self-paced digital learning, and hands-on exercises. The Bootcamp Phase will conclude with an internal pitch competition, after which the Top 8 entrepreneurs who will advance to the High Performance Phase will be selected.
The High Performance Phase will take place from January to April and will offer the selected entrepreneurs more in-depth support, including personalized coaching, international exposure and the opportunity to present their ventures to delegations from the European Union, program partners and investors.
Eligibility
The Youth Impact Bootcamp is looking for young founders who are ready to take their entrepreneurship further:
- A co-founder under 35 years of age who leads the venture;
- A registered, active, for-profit company, not just an idea;
- An undertaking with a real social or environmental impact;
- Based in Argentina, Mexico, El Salvador or Colombia;
- With availability to dedicate approximately 2 hours per week to the program.
Application
For more information, visit Youth Impact Bootcamp LATAM.
