Post by account_disabled on Feb 22, 2024 1:11:13 GMT -6
In August 2018, the international company Anheuser-Busch InBev launched a call through its 100+ Accelerator platform aimed at scientists, technicians and entrepreneurs from around the world, to promote solutions that contribute to the fulfillment of the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations. Last month the results were announced. Meet the Mexican startup winner of Aceleradora 100+! The organization launched 10 specific challenges related to the Sustainable Development Goals and the brand's global sustainability goals towards the year 2025. In total, more than 600 innovative projects were received from around the world, and after a rigorous evaluation, only 21 were selected. initiatives that will join the 100+ Accelerator. “We were surprised by the number and quality of the startups that applied to the accelerator.
Even our subject matter experts had a hard time prioritizing which companies were best to participate in this year's program, but in the end they managed to choose 21 finalists from 12 countries and five continents. “They all have a great passion for solving critical sustainability challenges.” Detailed Maisie Devine, global director of the 100 Jordan Mobile Number List Accelerator. Those selected have the opportunity to go to New York to develop their project. Startups will participate in a three-day workshop with experts offering startup training, networking advice and technical expertise, with the goal of providing them with the tools and resources needed to scale their initiative. For the implementation of the pilot projects, Anheuser-Busch InBev will provide financing to each of the winning companies; It will also provide mentoring and access to new entrepreneurship opportunities globally. In 2019, the winners will attend a networking day in Leuven, Belgium, where they will present their project in front of 250 leaders, as well as large companies, potential clients, public and private investors, NGOs, government officials and the general public.
The Mexican startup winner of Aceleradora 100+ In Mexico, the Grupo Modelo brewery, which is part of the AB InBev family, was the one who promoted the initiative during the months of the call. Verqor turned out to be the only Mexican startup to win Aceleradora 100 in this first stage. Verqor is a project that seeks to offer specialized financial services for the less favored sectors, without access or trust in traditional financial institutions. The initiative has the vision of not serving those who are most convenient or most active, which is the most common in the sector, but rather those who really need it. The aim is to work with producers and farmers in the Mexican countryside with whom Grupo Modelo works in the production of barley. A company with profits is good, a company that helps is better, but a company that generates profits while helping is the future we need,” explained Hugo Garduño, CEO of Verqor. The objective of this social financial services company, winner of Aceleradora 100+, is to promote social mobility through financial tools such as specialized loans, savings plans and service with a human focus.