--- title: "Here are the 10 Startups Taking Part in the International Expansion Program in Colombia" url: https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/newsroom/here-are-11-startups-taking-part-international-expansion-program-hosted-appsco-colombian-government-initiative-digital-entrepreneurship/ --- 1. [HOME](/) 2. [RESOURCES](/content-hub/) 3. [NEWSROOM](/content-hub/newsroom/) 4. HERE ARE THE 10 STARTUPS TAKING PART IN THE INTERNATIONAL EXPANSION PROGRAM IN COLOMBIA ![Here are the 10 Startups Taking Part in the International Expansion Program in Colombia](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/news13.max-1500x500.jpg) LATIN AMERICA • EDUCATION & CONSULTING ## Here are the 10 Startups Taking Part in the International Expansion Program in Colombia Valerie Grove SEPT. 25, 2019 **Bogota, CO - September 2019** \- Between September 17th and 20th, [Apps.co](https://apps.co/) and [Seedstars](https://www.seedstars.com/) kicked off the International Expansion program for digital initiatives focused on supporting Colombian startups in their plan to reach an international market. Apps.co, host of the program, is the Ministry of Technology and Communications (MINTIC)’s initiative to promote the development and strengthening of digital entrepreneurship. Seedstars, a global community and investment fund for tech entrepreneurship and startups in emerging markets, will assist in the program’s execution. #### WRITTEN BY PR & COMMUNICATIONS Valerie Grove [CONTACT US](/contact-us/) Eleven startups whose digital products are already in the market will receive mentoring, consultancy and training that will help them form a strategy for international expansion. ![Startups Colombia](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/news13_1.width-800.jpg) Throughout the process, the startups will learn how to implement the Growth Machine methodology effectively (culture of experimentation and learning, identification of key business players, data-driven decisions) and analytical sessions on how to evaluate new potential markets. A supportive network of more than 20 mentors, experts, and partners, will create personalized agendas through bootcamps, weekly mentor sessions, and research projects, all with the purpose of international growth. In a recent study Colombia was [rated 65 of 125](https://www.portafolio.co/negocios/emprendimiento/colombia-ocupa-el-puesto-65-en-el-escalafon-de-talento-emprendedor-532975) countries in terms of entrepreneurial talent. Apps.co focuses on fostering this position, promoting entrepreneurship in the country through their entrepreneurship programs. In the ‘route’ that the programs follow, Apps.co supports companies in stages of exploration, discovery, growth, and in this -- the final stage -- expansion. Seedstars, as an international organization, brings their extensive team of mentors, resources, and methodology to support the initiative. ![Colombia Startups](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/news13_2.width-800.jpg) At the end of the process, startups should leave with a clear idea and plan as to whether they are ready to launch internationally (if they have not already done so). > “We’re incredibly pleased with the quality of these startups as well as their enthusiasm. Thus far they’re taking to the growth methodology well and have been working hard through breaks to lay the foundation for tangible success in the rest of the program.” > > ALEJANDRO GOMEZ CANO, SEEDSTARS AMBASSADOR AND DIRECTOR OF THE INITIATIVE ![Startups](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/news13_3.width-800.jpg) The participating startups are: [ **InteliBPO**](https://www.intelibpo.com/) \- Their product, Strauss, is a digital solution designed for payment processes. It improves the customer service experience and sales process by creating a quick and efficient process for banks, microcredit institutions, retail, direct sales, and telecommunications. [ **Rebus**](http://rebustech.co/) \- Rebus is an engine for recommendations and payments powered by artificial intelligence where event organizers can identify, create, and monetize additional revenue opportunities, or ancillary revenue, based on behavioral intelligence. [ **KAWAK**](https://kawak.net/) by Vidawa Group - A cloud-based solution for Systems Management focused that helps businesses facilitate a methodology of simple and effective implementation, knowledge sharing, and support. [ **Taxia Life**](https://taxialife.com/) by Mobility Solutions - An automated system that dispatches taxis in less than 40 seconds. The closest vehicle is assigned via a multiplatform solution that includes mobile apps, PBX, interactive response systems, Whatsapp, Facebook bots, and enterprise software systems. [ **IMIX**](http://www.imix.com.co/productos/corresponsalia-bancaria) \- IMIX provides financial tech services for digital companies via a sharing economy model. [ **Sistema Saberes**](https://www.sistemasaberes.com/) \- Saberes is an EdTech platform that integrates all processes: academic, financial, and administrative, focused on early and secondary education institutions. The personalizable tool gives each institution complete independence and personalization to configure and manage their educational systems. [ **LookApp**](https://lookapp.com.co/) \- A marketing platform for wholesale businesses, financial sector businesses and small and medium-sized businesses. Lookapp generates market research information using their, “OJOS,” user-generated content and presents the information in a simple, usable manner. [ **PlanesTuristicos.com**](https://planesturisticos.com/) \- A trip-planning service focused on the rapidly-growing middle class in Colombia and Latin America looking to plan their first trips, especially outside of the country. They have a digital platform and are also present in malls within Bogota, Medellin, and Cucuta. [ **Instrumentalia**](https://instrumentalia.com.co/) \- Delivery service powered by a digital platform that facilitates quick information transfer, providing technical data, prices, and variety of more than 32,000 products for the science and health sector. Deliveries are typically made within less than 72 hours. [ **IGLUW**](https://www.igluw.com/) \- Platform for building management where residents and providers can better communicate to facilitate better finances and fraud prevention. As an added bonus, management can utilize the platform to monetize processes. NEWS / BLOGPOST LATIN AMERICA COLOMBIA EDUCATION & CONSULTING EVENTS TECH ## More like this [ ![Running Events In The Times Of Coronavirus](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/Running_Events.max-320x550.jpg) GLOBAL • ECOSYSTEM ENABLER #### Online Is The New Black: Running Events In The Times Of Coronavirus Event organizers are no strangers to crisis management. 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In 2018, the Seedstars World Competition got a winner from Ghana — Agrocenta, and recently, great startups such as Schoolap, Iyezahealth, Medsaf, MyFoodness, Benefactors Ltd, CowTribe, and many more have joined our network. Nov. 13, 2019 ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/newsroom/seedstars-summit-africa-2019-what-expect-and-who-coming/) [ ![Seedstars Summit Latam 2019](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/SummitLATAM2019.max-320x550.png) LATIN AMERICA • ECOSYSTEM ENABLER #### Amazon, Hubspot, Slidebean, Softbank: Who Else is Attending Seedstars Summit Latam 2019? Final destination - Colombia, Medellin. Date of the journey - November 27-29. The 7th edition of the Seedstars World Competition in Latin America will wrap up with the regional Seedstars Summit Latam taking place in Colombia Nov. 11, 2019 ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/newsroom/amazon-hubspot-slidebean-softbank-who-else-attending-seedstars-summit-latam-2019/) [ ![Ten colombian startups will travel to Mexico or Peru for an exploratory mission](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/ten_colombian_startups.max-320x550.png) LATIN AMERICA • EDUCATION & CONSULTING #### How Ten Colombian Startups Are Preparing Expansion to Mexico and Per How Ten Colombian Startups Are Preparing Expansion to Mexico and Per Nov. 06, 2019 ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/newsroom/how-ten-colombian-startups-are-preparing-expansion-mexico-and-peru/) [ ![Seedstars Summit Asia](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/C-Seedstars_Summit_Asia_2019_A_Closer_Look.max-320x550.png) ASIA • EDUCATION & CONSULTING #### Seedstars Summit Asia 2019: A Closer Look In 2019, the Seedstars Word Competition will wrap up with the regional Seedstars Summit Asia in Cambodia Nov. 06, 2019 ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/newsroom/seedstars-summit-asia-2019-closer-look/) [ ![First Hub in Morocco](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/C-Casablanca_Seedstars_Announces_Its_First_H.max-320x550.png) MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA • ECOSYSTEM ENABLER #### Casablanca: Seedstars Announces Its First Hub in Morocco in Partnership with Kowork Seedstars and Kowork are happy to announce the opening of their new entrepreneurship hub, Seedspace Casablanca. May. 17, 2019 ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/newsroom/casablanca-seedstars-announces-its-first-hub-morocco-partnership-kowork/) [ ![Asian Early-Stage Startups](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/C-Meet_the_13_Asian_Early-Stage_Startups_Joi.max-320x550.png) ASIA • EDUCATION & CONSULTING #### Meet the 13 Asian Early-Stage Startups Joining Seedstars Asia Summit 2018 In 2018, the Seedstars team traveled to 14 Asian countries including Indonesia, Singapore, Myanmar, and Vietnam to uncover Asia’s untapped potential and spot the brightest early-stage companies in the region. Nov. 22, 2018 ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/newsroom/meet-13-asian-early-stage-startups-joining-seedstars-asia-summit-2018/) [ ![Seedstars Summit 2018](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/C-Seedstars_Summit_2018_what_youve_missed.max-320x550.png) GLOBAL • EDUCATION & CONSULTING #### Seedstars Summit 2018: what you've missed The Seedstars Summit Pitch Corner brought together 24 entrepreneurs from 14 different countries spanning 5 continents to pitch their startups to a panel of international investors and executive summit attendees. Apr. 13, 2018 ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/newsroom/seedstars-summit-2018-what-youve-missed/) --- ## Sitemap - [Sitemap](https://www.seedstars.com/sitemap.md): every public page on this site - [llms.txt](https://www.seedstars.com/llms.txt): what Seedstars does and where to start