Momentum
2020 Edition
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What is Momentum?
BBVA Momentum is a five-month program that provides training, strategic support, potential access to funding, networking, visibility… but above all, Momentum means growth. If you think the time has come to scale-up your business and make a positive impact on the lives of more people, this is your opportunity.
Who are we looking for?
We're looking for entrepreneurs who are transforming the world through their companies offering innovative and sustainable solutions to social and environmental problems. Your company must be in growth stage, economically sustainable and have proven social impact.
Visibility
Through Momentum’s communications plan you will improve your communication skills and receive support for the promotion of your products & services, and increase the visibility of your venture.
Your involvement in BBVA Momentum will help us raise awareness of the social enterprise sector and boost the social enterprise ecosystem.
Access to financing
Participating in BBVA Momentum will give you access to finance.
After presenting the development plans worked through the program, you can request financing through your local BBVA branch or pitch to potential investors at a local event.
Networking
Access to networking events and to the BBVA Momentum global online community of social entrepreneurs.
Local events
Meet the most promising social ventures of very diverse sectors and potential business contacts
Online Community
Connect with other members of the Momentum ecosystem to exchange experiences and share challenges and successes
Training
A flexible, practical, relevant and timely training program provided by a world leading custom education provider to help you reinforce your skills and scale-up your business.
Global online program provided by Corporate Learning Alliance (from Financial Times & IE Business School)
In person program executed by local training partners
Mentoring
You will receive strategic support from BBVA executives, who will provide strategic vision. You will benefit from two types of advice:
A mentor will help you build your growth plan with long term vision.
A specialist who can be contacted online to solve any question you may have regarding:
Leadership
Team building
Engineering
Big data & User experience
Marketing
Communication
Your business sector
Legal & tax issues
Finance & Accounting
What does it involve?
How many times have you planned the growth of your business? New challenges arrive and you need tools to overcome them: knowledge, advice, funding, access to market. This is what BBVA Momentum offers you.
Mentors and specialists
We make available to you the best professionals who will support you throughout the whole program. The mentors will provide you with the strategic vision your company needs to grow, and the specialists will help you solve your doubts based on their expertise.
Impact
Since its launch in 2011, entrepreneurs from 6 geographies have participated: Colombia, Spain, the United States, Mexico, Peru and Turkey. Find the main figures accumulated to 2017
Partners
Global partners
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Partners
ANDE
The Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs (ANDE) is a global membership network of organizations that propel entrepreneurship in emerging markets. ANDE members provide critical financial, educational, and business support services to small and growing businesses (SGBs) based on the conviction that SGBs will create jobs, stimulate long-term economic growth, and produce environmental and social benefits.
Partners
Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo [ENG]
The Inter-American Development Bank is the largest source of development financing for Latin America and the Caribbean. Established in 1959, the IDB supports Latin American and Caribbean economic development, social development and regional integration by lending to governments and government agencies, including State corporations.
Partners
CLA
The Corporate Learning Alliance is an innovative partnership between IE Business School and the Financial Times designed to help organizations develop leaders at all levels, honing their skills to achieve strategic and business objectives and create value for all stakeholders. In today’s complex and ever-changing competitive environment, the only way for organizations to consistently meet challenges is through continuous learning. Developing teams’ leadership skills is essential.
Social Networks
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