District and Santander announce AI-focused acceleration program for Startups and SMEs

With the aim of encouraging entrepreneurial and innovative culture for startups and small and medium-sized companies (PMES), the district, a platform specialized in AI implementation projects for corporations in Latin America, has a partnership with Santander Brasil, for the program Santander X accelerates. Registration is free and is open until November 10th.  

Through Santander X Accelerates, the registered startups and SMEs will have access to an online acceleration trail aimed at the adoption of artificial intelligence in business. Along with the learning process, the program offers mentoring, awards, discounts and benefits, in addition to access to more than 300 reports on the innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem in Latin America, made available by the district. 

“ Startups and SMEs play a promising role in transforming the national economy, thanks to their dynamic business models. However, these companies still face growth challenges, especially with regard to the technological sector and innovation. With the growing prominence of artificial intelligence, our purpose is to connect these companies to a favorable environment, overcoming barriers and expanding their competitiveness in the market”, explains Gustavo Araújo, CIO and co-founder of the district. 

During the process steps, 10 startups and 15 SMEs will be selected for the personalized mentoring phase. From there, the companies will undergo an acceleration and will be prepared for the final banking, which will choose the three startups and three finalists of the program. Each one will receive R$25 thousand in prizes, in addition to connections with investors and access to Santander X 100, an exclusive community that supports startups, scaleus, SMEs and entrepreneurial projects.  

“ Santander X Accelera was created to offer a bridge for these companies and entrepreneurs to acquire more intellectual capacity over the solutions they want to work in the market. It is essential to bring relevant technology themes, such as artificial intelligence, to the world of entrepreneurship, in addition to connecting them to an ecosystem of major players that can boost their businesses to a next level, giving the opportunity to thrive in an increasingly digital and competitive scenario”, says Marcio Giannico, senior head of governments, institutions, universities and Santander Universia in Brazil. 

The six awards will be announced on March 20, 2025. Small and medium-sized companies can sign up at the link Santander vs Brazil Award | Accelerates SMEs – Santander X and startups by the link Santander vs Brazil Award | speed up startups– Santander X. For more information on the selection and requirements phases, please visit the notice do programa. 

Service:  

Santander X Acceleration Program  

Free registration: until November 10, 2024 

Link for SME registration: Santander vs Brazil Award | Accelerates SMEs – Santander X 

Link to startup registrations: Santander vs Brazil Award |  speed up startups– Santander X. 

Complete Notice: notice