CoreNest Accelerator

About

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 Sector

Financial Services, Retail & Consumer, Telecommunications

Target Location

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