Uruguay Networking Sessions convened key players from the technology and investment ecosystem in Punta del Este

On January 12, a new edition of Uruguay Networking Sessions took place at Casa Manantial in Punta del Este. The strategic event was organized by Uruguay XXI in collaboration with the National Research and Innovation Agency (ANII), URUCAP, Cubo Itaú, and Bord, with the support of Uruguay Innova and the sponsorship of Deel, Guardline, and Eurofarma. The initiative was held as part of Punta Tech Meetup, one of the country’s leading technology networking events.

The gathering brought together around 130 participants, including startup founders, venture capital funds, corporates, and institutional representatives, with the aim of reinforcing Uruguay’s positioning as a reliable, stable, and predictable platform for scaling businesses and driving innovation in Latin America.

During the opening remarks, Mariana Ferreira, Executive Director of Uruguay XXI, highlighted the value of inter-institutional coordination as one of the country’s key strengths. “At Uruguay XXI, our goal is precisely to showcase the work we do alongside this ecosystem. We operate within the framework of Uruguay Innova, together with ANII and other agencies, and in this particular event we wanted to highlight the strength of this public-private collaboration with URUCAP, Cubo, and Bord,” she said.

Ferreira also emphasized that this coordinated approach helps facilitate investment and create the conditions for companies to grow in Uruguay. “We demonstrate how public-private agencies work together with the private sector, aligned around shared objectives. One of our core goals is to attract investment to the country, and this event clearly reflects that effort,” she added.

In this context, Uruguay XXI’s sectoral teams in technology, life sciences, global services, agribusiness, talent, and exports were also present, providing concrete tools and support for both startups and established companies. “Our entire team is available to showcase the instruments we offer and to support those looking to invest, scale, or export from Uruguay,” Ferreira noted.

The event also served as a platform to present Invest in Uruguay and its Portfolio, Uruguay XXI’s investment opportunities platform designed to connect private capital with specific projects in the country. The profile of attendees—international and regional venture capital funds, startups, and ecosystem stakeholders—helped raise awareness of this tool, as well as of the available investment instruments, including matching funds and existing tax incentives.

Startups seeking funding and investment funds interested in identifying opportunities and expanding their deal flow in Uruguay are invited to register on the platform.

The agenda continued with a dedicated networking session aimed at fostering high-value connections, along with a pitch by Eurofarma focused on open innovation.

Overall, Uruguay Networking Sessions underscored the country’s ability to coordinate public and private stakeholders through clear rules, institutional agility, and a comprehensive value proposition for those seeking a solid entry point into the Southern Cone. In this context, Uruguay XXI reaffirmed its role as an ecosystem coordinator and as a natural gateway for investments and startups committed to developing sustainable businesses from Uruguay to the region and the world.