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Reshaping Food Systems Accelerator

  • Organization: Village Capital, in partnership with the Posner Foundation of Pittsburgh
  • Type: Other
  • Location: Latin America
  • Deadline: March 27, 2026
  • Age: 18+
  • Funding: Fully Funded

This program supports early‑stage startups in Latin America that are building solutions to prevent food loss, reduce waste, and improve resource efficiency. The fourth edition emphasizes innovations leveraging data and AI to optimize operations, anticipate risks, and strengthen food security. Selected startups will join a structured incubation with mentorship, financial coaching, and exposure to investors, culminating in an in‑person summit in Mexico City. Benefits - 1:1 coaching with investment analysts (financial modeling, unit economics, investor readiness) - Mock board meetings with financial institutions, corporations, and entrepreneurs - Access to mentors and peers in agriculture and food sectors - Live and asynchronous learning sessions tailored to scaling startups - In‑person summit in Mexico City (November 2026) for networking with investors and stakeholders - Visibility on Village Capital platforms and communications

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Opportunity type
Other
Funding
Fully Funded
Location
Latin America
Deadline
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About this opportunity

This program supports early‑stage startups in Latin America that are building solutions to prevent food loss, reduce waste, and improve resource efficiency. The fourth edition emphasizes innovations leveraging data and AI to optimize operations, anticipate risks, and strengthen food security. Selected startups will join a structured incubation with mentorship, financial coaching, and exposure to investors, culminating in an in‑person summit in Mexico City.

Benefits

  • 1:1 coaching with investment analysts (financial modeling, unit economics, investor readiness)
  • Mock board meetings with financial institutions, corporations, and entrepreneurs
  • Access to mentors and peers in agriculture and food sectors
  • Live and asynchronous learning sessions tailored to scaling startups
  • In‑person summit in Mexico City (November 2026) for networking with investors and stakeholders
  • Visibility on Village Capital platforms and communications

Who can apply

  • Must be legally incorporated and operating as a for‑profit entity in at least one Spanish‑speaking Latin American country
  • Must have a market‑based solution tackling food loss/waste
  • At least one full‑time founder based in Latin America
  • Must comply with local fiscal and business law
  • Must have a minimum viable product (MVP) and raised less than USD $1M in equity
  • Must show customer or business validation (pilot studies, users, partnerships, or revenue)
  • Focus areas include:
  • Consumer waste reduction (smart tech, shelf‑life optimization)
  • Process optimization (inventory traceability, demand planning)
  • Climate‑resilient production/distribution (cold chain, packaging, logistics)
  • Food loss/waste data infrastructure (measurement, ESG reporting)
  • Redistribution/circular utilization (repurposing surplus food)
  • Running a project or organization
  • Working (full-time or part-time)
  • Entrepreneur

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