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Incuba Unión Tecnológico — Banco Unión's National Tech-Startup Bootcamp

Bolivia · La Paz · See the Bolivia profile · See the La Paz profile

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Bolivia's first dedicated tech-startup incubation bootcamp, run by state bank Banco Unión with Fundación Emprender Futuro, has drawn over 9,000 applications, trained 70+ teams and disbursed Bs 310,000 in seed incentives across three national cohorts since 2023.

9,000+
Applications received (2023–2026)
70+
Teams supported through incubation bootcamps
Bs 310,000 (~US$45,000)
Economic incentives disbursed
Incuba Unión Tecnológico — Banco Unión's National Tech-Startup Bootcamp

Details

Maturity
Scaling
Promoter
Banco Unión S.A. / Fundación Emprender Futuro
Period
2023–2026
Keywords
fintech, edtech, agrotech, SaaS, startup incubation, entrepreneurship finance

Context

Banco Unión, Bolivia's state-owned commercial bank, partnered with Fundación Emprender Futuro to launch Incuba Unión Tecnológico in 2023 — Bolivia's first dedicated tech-startup incubation bootcamp, combining technical training, an incubation sprint and mentoring culminating in a national Demo Day.

Results

Across its cohorts to date the programme reports more than 9,000 applications, over 70 teams supported, and Bs 310,000 disbursed in economic incentives, with a third cohort opening its call in mid-2026 focused on fintech, edtech, agrotech and SaaS ventures.

Implementation
Indicative cost
Low (< €50k)
Time to results
Short (< 1 year)
Staffing & skills
Banco Unión programme staff, Fundación Emprender Futuro mentors, LinkSpace accelerator partners

Conditions for success

  • culminating in a national Demo Day where finalists compete for seed capital and international-expansion support

Commonly funded by

Own resources / municipal budget

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