Ecosystem

¡New Prizes, a Top-Tier Jury, and an Extended Deadline! Everything You Need to Know About the FINNOSUMMIT Challenge 2026

If you are building the Fintech solution that will redefine the financial ecosystem in Latin America and thought you had missed your chance, we have excellent news: we have extended the application deadline to August 31st!

The FINNOSUMMIT Challenge 2026 (September 23-24, Expo Santa Fe, CDMX) is not just a competition; it is the ultimate platform to gain credibility, access to capital, and real traction. And for this edition, we are raising the bar. We have secured a series of exclusive benefits (perks) for our finalists and confirmed a top-tier jury that will be evaluating the pitches on The Beacon stage.

Here is everything awaiting you if you are selected:

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🌟 A Top-Tier Jury

The finalists will have the challenge (and the great opportunity) to present their 5-minute pitch to undisputed leaders of the Venture Capital and entrepreneurship ecosystem in the region. The judging panel in charge of evaluating the most disruptive solutions will be composed of:

• Oriol Ros – Kalonia
• Fermín Bueno – Finnovista
• Otto Graf – IGNIA

✨ Exclusive Jury for DisruptHer: We know that female entrepreneurship requires strategic allies. Therefore, the DisruptHer: Women’s Inclusive Finance category will have its own specialized jury, made up of leaders in gender-lens investing:

• Chandell Stone – Executive Director at Chany Ventures.
• WeInvest Investors – Leaders from the powerful community of women investors in the region.

Standing in front of them means putting your startup directly on the radar of those driving the financial future of LatAm.

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🎁 Exclusive Perks: Accelerating Your Growth

We know that scaling a startup requires the right tools and alliances. That is why we have secured incredible benefits for our finalists and the community:

• 6 Months of Strategic Mentorship: Winning startups will receive 6 months of specialized mentorship and guidance from Kalonia and IGNIA to accelerate their growth and impact.
• 🌍 $5,000 USD in Deel Credits: Winning startups will have access to $5K in billing credits with Deel. This tool is a game-changer for scaling, mobility, visa management, and global talent hiring (contractors or full-time). Startups that need it will only have to click on “Book Demo,” and the Deel team will provide personalized follow-up.
• 🤝 Networking & Ecosystem Support ASEM Discount: All finalists will receive a 15% discount on their ASEM (Association of Entrepreneurs of Mexico) membership, joining one of the country’s most vital entrepreneurial networks.

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💜 More Benefits for the DisruptHer: Women’s Inclusive Finance Category

In addition to being evaluated by an exclusive jury, if you apply and are a finalist in our DisruptHer category, you will access opportunities specifically designed to accelerate your leadership and your solution:

• 🗣️ 1:1 Retro Pitch with Chany Ventures: Finalists in this category will have an invaluable, private Retro pitch session directly with Chandell Stone and her team to receive actionable feedback.
• 🤝 Access to the WeInvest Community: All female founders are welcome to join this powerful network! WeInvest will soon open its Training Sessions program, a safe and highly professional space to practice pitches in front of real investors, in addition to offering various scholarship opportunities to continue boosting your development.

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⏳ The Clock is Ticking: Apply Today!

Remember that this year we are looking for growth-stage startups (Seed, Pre-Series A, and Series A) for three key categories:

1. GenAI & Autonomous Finance
2. DisruptHer: Women’s Inclusive Finance
3. Real Economy & Embedded Finance

You have until August 31st to submit your application, secure your pass to elite preparation, and fight for your spot on the big stage.