EmailMe Form - Guayacán Venture Accelerator

Guayacán Venture Accelerator | 2025 Application

This program has been designed for companies that are seeking new growth opportunities. Prior to submitting the application, please take the following requirements into consideration:

- The executive team must be available for all activities. If you have not reviewed the program itinerary, please contact Natalia Arias, GVA Program Manager, at narias@guayacan.org.
- This year’s program will be conducted in a hybrid format, with some workshops taking place in person, and others being held via Zoom.
- Completing this application is the first step towards being considered for the GVA program. After submitting your application, we will contact you to schedule an interview to learn more about your company and growth plans.
- The application must be completed in English. You can save a draft and edit as you wish.

All information disclosed and/or submitted as part of the GVA application process will be held in strict confidence and used solely for GVA program related tasks and activities. Only members of Grupo Guayacán staff will have access to this information for evaluation purposes. In the case of the Pay-it-Forward Fund and other fellowships, applications will be shared with sponsors for candidate evaluation.

General Information
Company/Nonprofit Name *
Website
LinkedIn
Twitter
Facebook
Instagram
Logo *

Add File

Upload your company/org logo, in high resolution in jpeg format.
Company/Nonprofit Physical Address *

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region Postal / Zip Code Country / Region
Is the company/nonprofit located in a rural zone? You can verify the address here: Puerto Rico Eligibility Map (arcgis.com) *
Yes
No
When was the company/nonprofit founded? *
How long has the company/nonprofit been in operations? *
Who founded the company/nonprofit? *
Male
Female
Is the company/nonprofit woman-led? *
Male
Female
Industry *
Industry - other
How did you hear about our program? *
Executive Team
The program tuition fee covers participation for up to three senior executives of the company, and the same executives should participate throughout the program. At a minimum, the first two executives listed below must participate in the program.
1. Name *
First Last
Email *
Cell Phone *
### - ### - ####
Position *
Resume or Biography *
Percent of Ownership *
Highest Degree Achieved *
Academic Institution *
2. Name *
First Last
Email *
Cell Phone *
### - ### - ####
Position *
Resume or Biography *
Percent of Ownership *
Highest Degree Achieved *
Academic Institution *
3. Name
First Last
Email
Cell Phone
### - ### - ####
Position
Resume or Biography
Percent of Ownership
Highest Degree Achieved
Academic Institution
The program will be held from March to October.

Do you anticipate that the entire executive team will be available to attend all workshops? Please explain. *
(150 words max.)
Several workshops are facilitated by English-speaking only instructors.

Do all three executives understand and speak English fluently? Please explain. *
(150 words max.)
Technology
*Please note: the following questions are for informational purposes only and will not affect your application.
Are you working from the office or from home? *
Home
Office
If you are working from home, do you have a designated private area for work? *
Yes
No
Not Applicable
What type of technology do you have at your disposition to join the program's workshop virtually? Please check all that apply. *
Computer
Tablet
Phone
Do you have access to a reliable internet connection? *
Yes
No
Corporate Governance
Please indicate if your company/nonprofit has a Board of Advisors and/or a Board of Directors. *
Organizational Chart *
Please upload your most recent organizational chart in either Word or PDF format.
Business Information
Briefly describe the company/nonprofit. You may include a brief history, description of the business model, current products and/or services, and primary market. *
(500 words max.)
*
I certified that 50% or more of the company's employees are located in Puerto Rico.
In what stage is the company/nonprofit currently in? *
Transformation/pivoting
Expansion opportunity
Top executive(s) exit/transition
Merging with another company
Market saturation
Sales are stagnant or in decline
Other
Strategy and Operations
SWOT analysis.

Please list a minimum of three factors per section. *

Strengths

Weaknesses

Opportunities

Threats

(100 word max. per section)
Based on the opportunities listed in the SWOT analysis above, what are the growth plans for the next two or three years? *
(500 words max.)
Do you have the resources you need to execute these growth plans? Some examples, but not limited to: personnel, capital, technology, real estate, equipment, etc. *
(500 words max.)
Is the company/nonprofit currently exporting? *
Yes
No
If the answer is YES, please indicate the top three countries the company/nonprofit exports to:

Country 1

Country 2

Country 3
What percentage of the revenues comes from exports?
Does your company/nonprofit have operations outside of Puerto Rico? If yes, please describe.
(150 word max.)
Financial Data
Please fill out the following information about your company's/nonprofit's financial data:
2021 *

Annual Sales

Net Profit

Operating Expenses

Total Equity

Total Debt

Number of Full-Time Employees

Number of Part-Time Employees

Number of Women employed
2022 *

Annual Sales

Net Profit

Operating Expenses

Total Equity

Total Debt

Number of Full-Time Employees

Number of Part-Time Employees

Number of Women employed
2023 *

Annual Sales

Net Profit

Operating Expenses

Total Equity

Total Debt

Number of Full-Time Employees

Number of Part-Time Employees

Number of Women employed
2024 *

Provide an estimate of sales through the end of this year, if you have it:

Number of Full-Time Employees

Number of Part-Time Employees

Number of Women employed
Audited Financial Statements

If you don't have audited statements, please include your most recent non audited financial statements. *
Upload the file in PDF format.
Has the company merged with another company in the past three years? *
Yes
No
If yes, what percentage of the growth reflected in the financial data above is attributable to the merger?
Capital Requirements
Please indicate if the company/nonprofit has raised or received investment from the following sources: *
Crowdfunding
Angel Investors
Venture Capital
Private Equity Funds
Friends & Family
Banks/Cooperatives
Other
Not applicable
Is the company/nonprofit looking to raise capital? *
Yes
No
If yes, how much?
$ Dollars . Cents
How are you planning to obtain this funding? *
(200 words max.)
GVA Pay-it-Forward Fellowship Fund
The Pay-it-Forward Fellowship Fund for the GVA program began in 2015 thanks to Fuller Group, a GVA 2014 alumni company. The fund has a dual purpose: 1) provide GVA candidates who need financial support to cover a portion of the program tuition fee, and 2) support program operations, when needed.
Is your company/nonprofit interested in being considered for a partial fellowship? *
Yes
No
With which bank(s) does your company have commercial accounts? *
(250 words max.)
Additional Information
Why does the company/nonprofit want to participate in the GVA? What does the team expect from the program? *
(250 words max.)
Is there any additional information you would like to share?
(250 words max.)
*
I certify that all the information provided in this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.

Annual Sales
Net Profit
Operating Expenses
Total Equity
Total Debt
Number of Full-Time Employees
Number of Part-Time Employees
Number of Women employed

Provide an estimate of sales through the end of this year, if you have it:
Number of Full-Time Employees
Number of Part-Time Employees
Number of Women employed

Strengths
Weaknesses
Opportunities
Threats

Country 1
Country 2
Country 3

General Information

Executive Team

Technology

Corporate Governance

Business Information

Strategy and Operations

Financial Data

Capital Requirements

GVA Pay-it-Forward Fellowship Fund

Additional Information