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Top 39 startup incubators and accelerators in Latin America

Tamtam tracks 39 startup incubators and accelerators headquartered in Latin America. This list ranks all of them by number of employees on LinkedIn, led by Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Universidade Federal de Viçosa and UTFPR. Their median headcount is 415. Half of them were founded in 2001 or later. The most common headquarters are São Paulo (5), Santiago (4) and Curitiba (3).

🌍 Latin America39 companiesUpdated Nov 12, 2026

This selection of large startup incubators and accelerators in Latin America primarily features higher education institutions, many of which are public universities. Notable examples include Instituto Politécnico Nacional, a Mexican institution focused on technological education, and Universidade Federal de Viçosa, a Brazilian university excelling in various sciences. Other significant entities are CORFO, Chile's economic development agency, and Porto Digital, a technology park in Brazil.

The data shows a strong presence of Brazilian institutions, with many located in cities like Curitiba, Fortaleza, and Recife. These organizations, often founded in the mid-20th century, demonstrate a regional focus on fostering technological advancement, research, and entrepreneurship through a mix of academic and governmental initiatives.

#CompanyIndustryHeadquarters EmployeesFounded
1
Instituto Politécnico Nacionalipn.mx

A leading Mexican educational institution focused on technological education, research, and knowledge transfer to drive the nation's economic and social development

Higher Education 🇧🇷 Df 5,813 1936
2
Universidade Federal de Viçosaufv.br

Provides high school, technical, undergraduate, and graduate education across various fields, excelling in agricultural, biological, exact, and human sciences.

Higher Education 🇧🇷 Viçosa 5,039 n/a
3
UTFPRutfpr.edu.br

This public university with campuses in eleven cities of the Brazilian state of Parana provides education and research opportunities in various technological fields.

Education Administration Programs 🇧🇷 Curitiba 3,922 1909
4
Universidad de Sonoraunison.mx

Higher education institution with 64 years of experience, holding international quality certification

Higher Education 🇲🇽 Hermosillo 2,591 n/a
5
Federal University of Technology - Paranautfpr.edu.br

A leading higher education institution offering a wide range of undergraduate, master, and PhD programs focused on technology and innovation

Higher Education 🇧🇷 Curitiba 1,753 1909
6
Universidade Feevalefeevale.br

Provides higher education for market-ready professionals through undergraduate, graduate courses, and entrepreneurship programs, focusing on practical skills and career development.

Higher Education 🇧🇷 Novo Hamburgo 1,578 1969
7
Instituto Nacional de Telecomunicações - Inatelinatel.br

A center of excellence in Engineering education and research, focusing on telecommunications, known for producing talented professionals nationally and internationally

Higher Education 🇧🇷 Santa Rita do Sapucaí 1,434 1965
8
CORFO | Chilean Economic Development Agencycorfo.cl

A public-sector organization in Chile promoting entrepreneurship, innovation, and growth to create opportunities for all Chileans and improve productivity

Government Administration 🇨🇱 Santiago 1,231 1939
9
Rede ICC Saúdeicc.org.br

A healthcare complex offering medical services, research facilities, a nursing home, a college, and health management services

Hospitals and Health Care 🇧🇷 Fortaleza 873 1944
10
Atlânticoatlantico.com.br

A non-profit organization providing scientific and technological solutions in Telecommunications and Information Technology for the development and well-being of Brazilian society

IT Services and IT Consulting 🇧🇷 Fortaleza 678 2001
11
XY Booster By Unicorn Seriesxybooster.com

Innovative startup studio with a regulated platform promoting diverse financial and technological solutions for underdeveloped segments, fostering sustainable and impactful growth

Executive Offices 🇲🇽 Miguel Hidalgo 517 2022
12
Porto Digitalportodigital.org

Porto Digital is a leading technology park in Brazil, housing over 340 companies in software, IT services, creative economy, and research

IT Services and IT Consulting 🇧🇷 Recife 509 2000
13
Instituto de Tecnologia do Paraná - Tecpartecpar.br

Technology institute in Paraná, offering innovative solutions and research in various industries to drive growth and development in the region

Research Services 🇧🇷 Curitiba 501 1940
14
Centro de Informática UFPEportal.cin.ufpe.br

Leading academic technology center in Latin America offering Bachelor's degrees in Computer Science and Computer Engineering with a renowned faculty

Utilities 🇧🇷 Recife 499 1974
15
Fundación Chilefch.cl

A non-profit corporation in Chile focusing on innovation, entrepreneurship, and addressing national challenges through demonstration companies, programs, and technological services

Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals 🇨🇱 Santiago 494 1976
16
Metrópole Digital - IMD/UFRNimd.ufrn.br

Specialized academic unit focused on fostering a Technology Hub in Rio Grande do Norte through education, research, innovation, talent development, and entrepreneurship support in IT

IT Services and IT Consulting 🇧🇷 Natal 492 2011
17
FGV EAESPeaesp.fgv.br

A high-level research center and leadership training institution with over a hundred international partners and various double degree agreements

Higher Education 🇧🇷 São Paulo 477 1954
18
Universidade Para o Desenvolvimento do Alto Vale do Itajaíunidavi.edu.br

University Center offering a variety of courses in Alto Vale do Itajaí region, providing news and information on programs available

Higher Education 🇧🇷 Rio do Sul 451 1966
19
Fundação CERTIcerti.org.br

A technology-based institution in Brazil specializing in R&D, hardware and software design, manufacturing, and providing consulting services in various industries

Research Services 🇧🇷 Florianópolis 448 1984

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20
Link Schoollsb.edu.br

Promoting country development through education to cultivate future leaders, entrepreneurs, and agents of change focused on economic, environmental, and social prosperity

Higher Education 🇧🇷 São Paulo 415 2018
21
Ecossistema 300 Franchising300f.com.br

A leading franchise ecosystem in Brazil with over 9000 units and 90 brands across nine segments, offering income opportunities and quality of life

Business Content 🇧🇷 Joinville 385 2019
22
Instituto Capixaba de Ensino, Pesquisa e Inovação (ICEPi)

A research and education institute in health established by the Department of Health in Espirito Santo to improve the quality of healthcare services

Research Services 🇧🇷 Vitória 385 2019
23
Instituto Tecnológico de Aguascalientesaguascalientes.tecnm.mx

The company offers accredited engineering programs, supports technological entrepreneurship, and provides distance learning opportunities in various engineering fields

Education Administration Programs 🇲🇽 Aguascalients 370 1967
24
Sergipe Parque Tecnológico - SergipeTecsergipetec.org.br

Innovative technology hub fostering growth and collaboration in Sergipe, Brazil

Business Content 🇧🇷 São Cristóvão 368 2004
25
Kruger Corpkrugercorp.com

Ecuadorian corporation specializing in innovation projects like Blockchain, Open Banking, and procurement automation Over 300 professionals across Latin America, Spain, and the US aiming to transform and improve client efficiency and competitiveness Visit krugercorpcom for more information

Business Consulting and Services 🇪🇨 Quito 351 1993
26
SOFTEXsoftex.br

Support and promote digital transformation and innovation across Brazil, benefiting startups and companies in multiple sectors and regions.

Non-profit Organizations 🇧🇷 338 1996
27
InovAtivainovativa.online

An acceleration hub supporting Brazilian startups, focusing on innovation, networking, and connecting entrepreneurs with mentors, accelerators, investors, and experts in the market

Professional Training and Coaching 🇧🇷 Brasília 327 2013
28
Start-Up Chilestartupchile.org

An accelerator program for tech entrepreneurs in Chile, supporting startups aiming for global markets and fostering a diverse and sustainable entrepreneurship ecosystem

Government Administration 🇨🇱 Santiago 313 2010
29
PRAIAvemserpraia.com.br

We believe amazing things happen when building together Partnering with key players to accelerate innovation and maximize societal impact through personalized startup acceleration #joinus

IT Services and IT Consulting 🇧🇷 Fortaleza 249 2020
30
PIT – Parque de Inovação Tecnológica São José dos Campospitsjc.org.br

Promotes science, technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship for competitive and sustainable development, fostering cooperation between companies and research institutions for R&D projects.

Non-profit Organizations 🇧🇷 São José dos Campos 225 2005
31
AINTEC - Agência de Inovação Tecnológica da Universidade Estadual de Londrinasites.uel.br

Providing intellectual property protection, technology transfer from Londrina State University, open innovation for market enterprises, and supporting innovative entrepreneurship through its incubator

Government Administration 🇧🇷 Londrina 219 2008
32
ACE Startupsaceventures.com.br

Transforms large companies into innovative organizations, invests in and accelerates startups, developing global-level businesses from validation to scale, with significant exits.

Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals 🇧🇷 São Paulo 190 2012
33
ConQuitoconquito.org.ec

A private corporation in Quito promotes local economic development through public policy proposals, sustainable growth, wealth generation, job creation, innovation, and infrastructure improvement

Non-profit Organizations 🇪🇨 Quito 185 2005
34
Agrobioteg | Parque de Innovaciónagrobioteg.org

A technology and knowledge transfer institution focused on innovation in biotechnology, providing support to entrepreneurs, businesses, universities, and government agencies

Biotechnology Research 🇲🇽 Irapuato 25 2014
35
Innovación Uandesuandes.cl

The company focuses on promoting technological transfer and knowledge application for the benefit of society and the country's economic development

Research Services 🇨🇱 Santiago 9 n/a
36
ENGIE Factoryengiefactory.com

A platform in Latin America incubating startups to create a decentralized, decarbonized, and digital world through technology and innovation for sustainability

Renewables & Environment 🇨🇱 Las Condes 5 n/a
37
Hub de Inovação Medical Helpmedicalhelp.com.br

A collaborative platform for innovation in healthcare, connecting scientists, companies, investors, and industry to bring scientific projects to life for societal benefit

Business Consulting and Services 🇧🇷 São Paulo 3 2020
38
SuperLab Capitalsuperlabcapital.com

Global venture capital firm supporting early stage tech startups worldwide, specializing in consumer internet, SaaS, marketplaces, telecom, and strategic projects

Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals 🇧🇷 São Paulo 2 n/a
39
Rocket Aceleradorarocketaceleradora.com.br

Startup accelerator focusing on innovation, working closely with founders to develop and validate business models and MVPs Provides services, training, mentorship, and access to investors

IT Services and IT Consulting 🇧🇷 Salvador 1 2018

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Every company on this list has a Tamtam company profile. The industry is the one the company gives on LinkedIn; categories such as SaaS or fintech are classified by Tamtam's AI from the company's website and LinkedIn page; and the headquarters city must match the company's own address. Companies are ranked by the number of employees on LinkedIn, and the list is refreshed every night. Classifications can be wrong, so treat the list as a starting point rather than an official ranking. Last updated Nov 12, 2026.

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