Rising Entrepreneurs Program - Bravo Family Foundation
REP MIGHT BE A GOOD FIT IF:

You have developed an expertise that has led to a successful product or service you are currently ready to take to market or scale sales.

You are a self-motivated individual who works well in collaboration with others.

You have some solid business skills, or you and other team members are committed to learning how to run a successful business.

The Rising Entrepreneurs Program aims to support young entrepreneurs who have technology-based solutions or innovative approaches through the three pillars: knowledge, access, and capital.

The Program pursues the goal of creating a more inclusive and sustainable entrepreneurial ecosystem in Puerto Rico with an emphasis on the Western region of the Island.

What We Look for In the Team

  • Features an existing core team of at least two founders dedicated full-time to the venture.
  • Skillset to be able to execute the business model.
  • Be Puerto Rican or have a strong Puerto Rican heritage.
  • Be purpose-driven to create a positive social impact through the business.
  • Bilingual: Proficiency in both Spanish and English.

What we look for in the business

  • Innovative product or service that brings a fresh, highly differentiated approach to the market.
  • A business and revenue model that makes sense.
  • A reasonable business case for scaling locally and abroad.
  • Have distinct sales revenues from the product/service to be supported by REP.
  • Have a P&L for the past year or can develop a proforma P&L.
  • Have a runway for at least three months.
  • Have less than 5 years for a SAAS or tech equivalent enterprise and less than 7 years for a physical product enterprise.
HOW TO APPLY