UTEC Ventures
UTEC Ventures is the startup accelerator and early-stage investor of Peru's Universidad de Ingeniería y Tecnología (UTEC), active since 2015. Its accelerator is a 12-week program for first-time founders in Latin America. It combines direct investment with mentors, investor introductions and access to UTEC labs and corporate partners. It has accelerated more than 70 startups and invested in about 55. In 2026 it is moving toward a fellowship-style model and venture studios that focus on technical founders.
At a glance
UTEC Ventures key facts
- Investment
- $40K
- Deal terms
- Direct investment; average ticket about $40K (per Forbes Perú, Oct 2026). Equity and instrument are not published.
- Duration
- 12 weeks
- Headquarters
- Lima, Peru
- Cohort locations
- Lima, Peru
- Stage
- pre-seed
- Sectors
- general, deep tech, ai
- Application cycle
- Batch-based (generations); about 5-7 investments a year
Verified November 4, 2026 against the sources below. Terms change; confirm on the official site before applying.
Timing
The 2026 acceleration program (batch 15G) is listed on the official site; a third-party listing reported a February 15, 2026 close. No upcoming deadline is published. Forbes Perú (Oct 28, 2026) reports a shift toward a fellowship model and venture studios.
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Notable alumni
- Fitia
- Manzana Verde
- Hapi
- Coderhouse
FAQ
Applying to UTEC Ventures
- How much does UTEC Ventures invest?
- UTEC Ventures's standard deal: Direct investment; average ticket about $40K (per Forbes Perú, Oct 2026). Equity and instrument are not published.
- When is the UTEC Ventures application deadline?
- Application cycle: Batch-based (generations); about 5-7 investments a year. The 2026 acceleration program (batch 15G) is listed on the official site; a third-party listing reported a February 15, 2026 close. No upcoming deadline is published. Forbes Perú (Oct 28, 2026) reports a shift toward a fellowship model and venture studios.
- Where is UTEC Ventures based?
- UTEC Ventures is headquartered in Lima, Peru.
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