Peru StartUp Perú Seed

provide seed capital for high-impact Peruvian startups

Program Type
Grant
Deadline
Oct 7, 2025
Locations
Peru
Source
PRODUCE
Reviewed by
Portrait of JJ Ben-Joseph JJ Ben-Joseph
Last Updated
Oct 28, 2025

Peru StartUp Perú Seed

Overview

Peru StartUp Perú Seed is a grant designed to provide seed capital for high-impact Peruvian startups. Operating in Peru, the program typically provides support valued at PEN 180,000 with an application deadline of 2025-10-07. Managed by Ministry of Production of Peru, it concentrates on technology-driven entrepreneurship. Successful applicants often include startups targeting Latin American scale, who leverage the resources to accelerate impact and growth. The opportunity stands out for its international immersion weeks with partner accelerators, making it a compelling pathway for ambitious teams looking to differentiate themselves.

Opportunity Snapshot

DetailInformation
Program IDperu-startup-peru-seed
Funding TypeGrant
Funding AmountPEN 180,000
Application Deadline2025-10-07
Primary LocationsPeru
Tagsstartup, seed, innovation
Official SourcePRODUCE
Application URLhttps://www.start-up.pe/

Eligibility Checklist

  • Requirement: Startup must be incorporated in Peru and less than five years old. Recommendation: Describe evidence that demonstrates compliance and readiness.
  • Requirement: Team must present innovative solution with international growth potential. Recommendation: Describe evidence that demonstrates compliance and readiness.
  • Requirement: Founders must engage in mentoring, bootcamps, and monitoring. Recommendation: Describe evidence that demonstrates compliance and readiness.

Application Strategy Roadmap

PhaseCore ActionsInsider Tip
DiscoveryAnalyze sponsor priorities, gather documents, and align stakeholders.Map how your solution supports technology-driven entrepreneurship to show strategic fit.
DraftingBuild narratives, budgets, and evidence for reviewers.Highlight how international immersion weeks with partner accelerators will accelerate measurable results.
ReviewConduct internal QA and mock evaluations.Invite partners from Peru to validate your messaging.
SubmissionUpload final materials and confirm receipt.Prepare contingency plans for portal issues near 2025-10-07.
Follow-UpTrack feedback and plan post-award milestones.Showcase early wins to deepen relationships with Ministry of Production of Peru.

Program Insights

Applicants who excel in Peru StartUp Perú Seed provide a compelling narrative that links innovation to national or regional priorities. Explain how your project addresses unmet needs, and quantify potential benefits for customers, partners, or communities. Review panels want to see credible execution teams, so outline governance structures, technical expertise, and collaborative partners from Peru or abroad.

Beyond technical merit, evaluators prize sustainability and scalability. Detail the KPIs you will monitor, from adoption rates to environmental gains, and clarify how the requested PEN 180,000 bridges the gap between concept and full deployment. If you can demonstrate pathways for replication or export, emphasize them using data from market research and pilot engagements. Close your application with a forward-looking plan that demonstrates how support from PRODUCE will catalyze long-term growth.

Insider Tips to Win Peru StartUp Perú Seed

  • Target Peru’s priority clusters. Align with sectors like fintech, biotech, or sustainable tourism prioritized by ProInnóvate.
  • Demonstrate traction metrics. Share customer acquisition, ARR, or pilot agreements that prove product-market fit.
  • Plan post-acceleration support. Outline how you’ll leverage StartUp Perú mentors and venture partners after the grant.