Decelera Mexico 2025 opens call for impact-driven startups

Capital alone is no longer enough. Impact-driven startups in Latin America need more than just funding—they require vision, strategy, and meaningful connections to grow sustainably. That’s the foundation behind Decelera Mexico 2025, an initiative by Decelera Ventures that offers a reverse acceleration model.

Through an immersive experience that prioritizes both personal and business transformation for founders, the program aims to strengthen purpose-driven ventures in a natural setting that fosters thoughtful decision-making and long-term growth.

A Different Kind of Growth Experience

Decelera Mexico is the first program in Latin America that puts the founder at the center of the process. The initiative is structured into three phases: Breathe, Focus, and Grow, combining personal development with strategic thinking. Over the course of one week, entrepreneurs unplug from daily operations to rethink their projects under the guidance of seasoned mentors.

The natural surroundings of the Riviera Maya are no coincidence. The connection to the ocean and the break from everyday noise provide space for clearer thinking. This intentional pause acts as a catalyst for sharper, more purposeful decisions about the future of each business.

What Does Decelera Mexico 2025 Offer?

Here are some of the program’s key benefits:

• Initial investment of up to $300,000 per startup, with the possibility of follow-on funding up to $2 million.
• Access to expert mentors in strategy, technology, business models, and leadership.
• Human-centered approach: personal introspection is part of the acceleration journey.
• One intensive week of strategic validation and high-value connections.
• A natural setting that promotes mental clarity and focus on what truly matters.

Unlike many accelerators, at Decelera, investment is the outcome of strategic work—not the starting point.

How to Apply

Startups interested in participating have until July 31 to apply online. The program targets early-stage companies already operating somewhere in the Americas that are using technology to generate a positive impact. The selection process is highly competitive, but the 20 startups selected will join an ecosystem where funding, growth, and sustainability are developed in a holistic way.

Decelera Mexico 2025 is a unique opportunity for founders who are looking for more than just financing: it’s a space to reflect, grow, and deeply connect with their purpose and the right ecosystem.

Click here to apply.