Fase1 is an incubation program that provides access to educational entrepreneurial content with the goal of promoting the development of new ideas I order to transform them into successful startups.

Fase1 features Fase1 Lab , which is 100% virtual, accessible 24/7, and has been designed so that anyone can access a series of educational modules or videos that cover various essential topics and concepts on how to turn an idea into a successful venture. Our modules serve as preparation for our Fase1 Intensive incubator.

Fase1 Intensive is an incubator for startups at the idea or concept stage where for 12 consecutive weeks we offer workshops and technical training in a hybrid format (in-person and virtual), in addition to other benefits so that participants can mature their business idea to a basic functional version or minimum viable product (MVP), that allows them to launch to the market in a short time and meet the minimum requirements of pre-acceleration programs such as pre18 .

Yes! Fase1 is part of the entrepreneurship pillar of the Puerto Rico Science, Technology and Research Trust , along with other programs such as Colmena66 , and the parallel18, pre18, P18 and Xpand programs . Fase1 is also part of the Small Business Incubators and Accelerators Program of the Puerto Rico Department of Housing, under the CDBG-DR funding program.

Fase1 Lab are online educational modules that allow you to familiarize yourself with the basic topics of entrepreneurship, at your convenience. This part of the program is open to anyone and accessible all year round. Our modules serve as preparation and preamble for our incubator, Fase1 Intensive.

Fase1 Intensive is our incubator that includes workshops, interactive sessions and specialized mentoring to support entrepreneurs in the development of their minimum viable product so that they can launch it on the market in a short period of time. Fase1

Intensive occurs once a year, with a maximum participation of 50 projects or business ideas per cycle through an open call.

The Fase1 team recruits high-caliber local and international experts to share their knowledge with those who wish to explore entrepreneurship. Many of them have been successful entrepreneurs themselves or are dedicated to supporting the development of entrepreneurs.

No, unlike other programs such as pre18 and P18, Fase1 does not offer grants. However, Fase1 Intensive participants have the opportunity to win cash prizes during Demo Day, the closing event of each cohort or generation where each participant presents their startup to a business audience.

Being part of the Fase1 community offers you many benefits such as access to educational content on entrepreneurial topics through our free and flexible modules, individual support through 1:1 meetings with our Startup Specialists, invitations to open calls and business events, including the open call for our incubator Fase1 Intensive, among others.

If you completed the entry form and did not receive an email with the details, please email us at [email protected] .

No! It is not a requirement to have an idea, minimum viable product or established company to access the Fase1 Lab educational modules. Anyone can register and enjoy the modules.

At the end of each module, you must press the ‘Complete’ button to complete the module at 100% and receive the completion certificate.

Once you complete the modules, you can request a meeting with our Startup Specialists, please contact us at [email protected] for technical assistance and guidance on the next Fase1 Intensive open call. You can also wait for the announcement of our next module.

Yes, you can go to the resources section on our website and have access to all our downloadable and printable templates for the different activities of each module. You can access the resources section here.

Fase1 Intensive is a business idea incubator that includes training, personalized assistance and specialized mentoring to accompany entrepreneurs for 12 weeks in the development of their minimum viable product/prototype in order for them to launch it on the market in a short period of time.

Fase1 Intensive provides a curriculum of experts in entrepreneurial topics, access to a network of mentors for individual mentoring sessions, and the opportunity to connect with entrepreneurs like you. Additionally, Fase1 Intensive participants have access to a coworking space, professional services for the creation of their startup’s logo, assistance in the registration of their companies, and the opportunity to win cash prizes during the Demo Day, finally 30 of our startups go directly to the evaluation committee of the next pre18 open call once they apply.

The requirements for Fase1 Intensive are: complete at least 3 Fase1 Lab modules on any topic that interests you, be a resident of Puerto Rico, be of legal age (+18), have 5 or fewer employees (if applicable), and submit the entire application on or before the deadline established by the program.

Yes, it is required to complete at least three Fase1 Lab modules to apply for Fase1 Intensive. However, completing the Fase1 Lab modules does not automatically grant you entry into Intensive.

Completing at least three modules of Fase1 Lab is one of the requirements in order to qualify for Fase1 Intensive. Once you complete at least three modules of Fase1 Lab , you must go through the process of applying to Fase1 Intensive during the annual call for applications. That is, complete the application and go through the evaluation and selection process.

Fase1 Intensive opens annually. During this year (2025) the call will open on February 3rd and close on March 28th, 2025. You can access it through this link!

Stay connected with us by registering at fase1.org or through social media (@fase1org) to stay up to date with our announcements and calls for applications.

You can schedule a virtual meeting with our team by writing to [email protected] . Also, stay connected with us through our social media and email to find out about our events around the island.

Fase1 is part of the Small Business Incubator and Acceleration Program of the Puerto Rico Department of Housing, under the CDBG-DR funding program. As a sub-recipient of these federal funds, Fase1 must comply with the Program’s requirements and regulations to maintain federal compliance. Therefore, in the same way, our incubator participants must provide the information required by the Program, which includes the annual household income information of all program participants to determine and document the National Objective, as required by HUD.

The call for Fase1 Intensive Gen. 4 opens on Monday, February 3, 2025 and will be open until Friday, March 28, 2025.

The call for applications for Intensive opens once a year during the first quarter of each year. Register at fase1.org and follow us on our social networks (@fase1org) to stay up to date with our announcements and more.

Yes, the Fase1 Intensive program is offered in Spanish, however, we have interpretation services and reasonable accommodations available if needed.

We work with business ideas that are in the early stages of development from any industry. You can refer to the incubator requirements for more details.

Fase1 Intensive is an incubator that offers sessions in a hybrid format (virtual and in-person). The in-person sessions are held at the facilities of the Puerto Rico Science, Technology and Research Trust in San Juan.

Fase1 Intensive participants have the opportunity to win prizes during Demo Day, the closing event of each cohort or generation. These prizes are sponsored by our parent organization, the Puerto Rico Science, Technology and Research Trust.

The Fase1 team recruits high-caliber local and international experts to share their knowledge with those who wish to explore entrepreneurship. Many of them have been entrepreneurs themselves or are dedicated to supporting the development of entrepreneurs in different technical areas.

The incubator has a duration of 12 consecutive weeks and offers multiple sessions in a hybrid format (in-person and virtual) on Saturdays from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm and some Tuesdays from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

No, at our incubation stage it is not necessary to have full-time availability in order to develop the business idea. That is why we have developed a curriculum on Saturdays and in a hybrid format that allows people to participate in person or virtually, with the exception of some sessions where in-person participation will be required.

No! Fase1 Intensive is completely free. You only need to complete your application once the call for applications opens in order to apply.

Correct! You can submit more than one application. However, if selected, you must choose only one idea/project to develop during the program.

Applications to Fase1 Intensive that have passed the first stage of the evaluation process will continue to the second stage of external evaluation. The Fase1 team will evaluate the applications together with a group of 3 to 5 judges external to the program composed of experts and mentors in topics related to the development of innovative and scalable business ideas. This group of judges will evaluate the applications individually, assigning scores and identifying the 50 applications with the highest scores.

Fase1 works with projects/ideas that are profit-based, as applicable for small businesses.

Yes! Fase1 has a hybrid program so you can participate from any area of Puerto Rico, if you prefer.

For any other questions, please feel free to contact us at [email protected]