Starknet Foundation partners with Espacio Cripto to Accelerate LATAM Startup Growth

Starknet Foundation is thrilled to collaborate with Espacio Cripto, as part of a major initiative to drive innovation in and support top Founders across Mexico and Latin America (LATAM).?

With a shared mission of fostering technological growth, the Starknet Foundation and Espacio Cripto partnership will strengthen Starknet’s presence in the region by identifying and empowering high-potential projects through targeted grants and strategic community engagement.

Let’s take a deeper dive into the partnership.

Why Espacio Cripto?

Espacio Cripto, TK, has a strong track record in the Starknet ecosystem, having won the Flippy Flop Speed Challenge and hosted impactful community events in LATAM. As creators of the largest Spanish-speaking crypto podcast, their reach extends to over 100,000 annual listeners and an engaged community across multiple platforms.?

Espacio Cripto’s deep connections with developers, founders, and investors make them the ideal partner to expand Starknet’s influence in the LATAM region.

Key Initiatives

Starknet Foundation and Espacio Cripto will launch a number of key initiatives for the LATAM region, from collaborative founders and developer spaces, product pipelines, and VC and community engagement.

Startup House in Monterrey

The Startup House in Monterrey will be a dedicated space where Founders and Developers can collaborate, build, and access Starknet’s resources. This immersive experience will accelerate the development of high-potential startups and strengthen Starknet’s LATAM footprint.

We will launch initiatives to identify top-tier talent and groundbreaking ideas, leveraging Espacio Cripto’s expertise in community building and content creation. This includes:

• A comprehensive Request for Startups document to highlight key opportunities in decentralized infrastructure, privacy applications, and next-gen DeFi.
• A request for Founders targeting top technical and entrepreneurial talent, from experienced Web2 professionals to ambitious students.

Technical Product Pipeline

To ensure Founders have the skills and guidance they need, we will create a technical pipeline, featuring:

• A Basecamp Hackathon for hands-on development.
• Educational resources tailored to Starknet.
• Mentorship from experienced engineers and ecosystem contributors.

VC and Community Engagement

Leveraging Espacio Cripto’s extensive network, we will establish strong partnerships with both local and global venture capital firms to provide funding opportunities for emerging startups. Additionally, we will actively connect with top founder and product communities, fostering collaboration, knowledge sharing, and innovation within the Starknet ecosystem. Furthermore, we will engage with leading universities across the region to identify and recruit the brightest talent, ensuring the next generation of builders has the resources and support needed to thrive. Through these initiatives, we aim to create a dynamic and sustainable startup ecosystem in Latin America.

Fueling LATAM’s next generation of startups

Starknet Foundation’s partnership with Espacio Cripto is an exciting step toward making Starknet the leading platform for ambitious Founders in LATAM.?

We look forward to seeing the transformative impact of these initiatives!

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