CoreNest Accelerator
    CoreNest Accelerator
    Incubator & Accelerator

    CoreNest Accelerator

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    A 12-week in-person San Salvador program for early-stage LATAM tech startups, offering a listed $125K equity investment, corporate pilots, mentorship, and Demo Day exposure.

    Benefits

    • 💰$125K equity investment
      Listed on the official program page as a $125K equity investment; a news report states investment is evaluated after a successful corporate pilot and is not automatic
    • 🏢Free office space
      Free office space at CoreNest HQ in San Salvador, including a fully stocked café, snacks, and lounge areas
    • 🧑‍💻 Expert office hours
    • 1-on-1 office hours with market leaders, investors, and operators
    • 🤝Corporate partnerships and pilots
      Direct access to government agencies and regional corporations; pilot outcomes may support follow-on investment
    • ☁️ Software and cloud credits
      Access to over $250K+ in partner tools and infrastructure
    • 🛠️ On-demand staff support
      Dedicated team to help troubleshoot, grow, and execute
    • 🎥Podcast and video studio access
      In-house recording facilities
    • 📣Public launch and media support
      Strategic visibility through government, investor, and media channels
    • 🛂Startup and residency support
      Guidance through company setup, residency, and El Salvador startup visas

    Eligibility Criteria

    • Mandatory: early-stage, tech-enabled startup
    • Mandatory: MVP or early traction
    • Mandatory: coachable and driven founders
    • Mandatory: LATAM-based startup building in El Salvador now and beyond
    • Listed target verticals: AI, Web3, Fintech, SaaS, E-Commerce, and Telecom

    Participation Commitments

    • Apply through CoreNest's website; the official program page lists a Founder Waitlist
    • 12-week fully in-person program at CoreNest HQ in San Salvador, El Salvador
    • Weekly thematic modules, mentorship, milestone-based progress tracking, 1-on-1 coaching, community events, and Demo Day
    • Founders define clear growth goals at the start and progress is tracked and reviewed
    • Separate CoreNest Capital Fund I terms list an average check of $125K and target ownership of approximately 12.5% (10% Fund + 2.5% Accelerator) for its fund model
    • Reported first-cohort start dates conflict: a September 2025 press release states February 2026, while an October 2026 news report states January 2027 with 10 startups

    Target Region

    Latin America (LATAM)-based startups, with an expectation of building in El Salvador now and beyond.

    Target Sector

    Financial Services, Retail & Consumer, Telecommunications

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