Mana Tech Connects International Founders with U.S. Growth Opportunities Through Miami Immersion Program
Through partnerships with INGENIO and SOFTEX, Mana Tech welcomed startups from Uruguay and Brazil for immersive programs focused on U.S. market expansion.
Jun 10, 2026 · 2 Minute Read 
Mana Tech recently welcomed two international cohorts through its Miami Immersion Program (MIP), continuing its mission to connect high-potential startups with the resources, networks, and market insights needed to successfully expand into the United States.
Developed as a bridge between global innovation ecosystems and South Florida’s growing technology landscape, the Miami Immersion Program combines virtual preparation, in-person programming, mentorship, and investor engagement to help founders accelerate their U.S. market entry strategies.
The first cohort was delivered in partnership with INGENIO Incubadora de Empresas from Uruguay. After four weeks of virtual preparation beginning March 17th, participating startups traveled to Miami from April 13th through 17th for an intensive week of mentorship, networking, and market exploration.
The program included meetings with investors, mentors, and industry leaders, as well as a visit to Miami-Dade County to learn more about the region’s business landscape and growth opportunities.
The cohort included the following startups: Percus, XR Xperiences, MystherAI, LolosAI, B4-RNA, Saluxa, and POLYMERA.
The program concluded with a Demo Day on April 17th, where founders pitched their ventures to judges and ecosystem stakeholders. Saluxa was named the winning startup of the cohort.
Mana Tech then partnered with SOFTEX to welcome a second cohort of 15 Brazilian startups. Following online sessions that began March 30th, founders arrived in Miami from April 27th through May 1st for a week focused on U.S. market entry and expansion.
Participants attended workshops and mentorship sessions covering go-to-market strategy, sales, partnerships, legal and tax considerations, cybersecurity, and storytelling, while also refining their pitches through feedback from industry experts.
The cohort included: Auralize Brasil, Brantheo, CAST, InnSpire, Numen North America, MarketView AI, Orange Testing – Test Automation Platform, OGI, Platform Builders, Square City, Supria Agency, Súpera, SysManager, Teltec Data, and TRINCA.
The program concluded with a Demo Day on May 1st, where startups presented before a panel of judges, investors, and community members. SysManager earned top honors as the winning startup of the SOFTEX cohort.
Together, the two programs brought more than 20 startups from Uruguay and Brazil to Miami, further strengthening the city’s position as a gateway for international companies seeking to expand into the U.S. market.
