PITCH COMPETITION

Reshape the present to

build the future

Progreso X and Next by Lamosa are looking for the top 10 global startups with breakthrough solutions to solve the most pressing commercial and operational challenges in the building materials and construction sector.

We are looking for the best startups worldwide related to:

Smart Commercial Management

Client interaction tracking
Next-gen tools for sales and order flow
End-to-end traceability and logistics

Operational Intelligence

Process optimization & monitoring
Supply and inventory systems optimization
Misalignment between production and demand
Moisture control in raw materials and production

Reshape the present

Stages of the program

01 Open call:

You can apply to the competition until July 14th 2025.

02 Selection:

A due diligence process will be carried out by an evaluation committee.

03 Meet & Fit:

Business units present the challenges to the preselected startups.

04 Online judging:

Evaluation committee will interview the startups to select the 10 participating startups.

05 Bootcamp:

Mentoring sessions with business coaches to strengthen your business model to better fit the need.

06 Pitch Competition:

Startups will pitch their project proposal to a panel of judges in Building Latam Fest.

Timeline

Benefits to Participants

Visibility

Present your solution at Building Latam Fest, the leading innovation & technology event in the housing and construction sector in Latin America.

Collaboration

Work hand in hand with Progreso X and Next by Lamosa through an open innovation model to co-create ad hoc solution to real industry challenges.

Opportunity

Get the chance to launch a pilot project, exploring long-term business relationships with Progreso and Lamosa.

Networking

Access exclusive spaces with the teams from Progreso X, Next by Lamosa, and key players at Building Latam Fest.

Recognition

The best pitch will be selected as the winner of the Pitch Competition within the framework of the second edition of Building Latam Fest.

Support

The 10 selected startups will be able to access a US$500 travel bag.