Scale2Miami Returns for Third Edition, Connecting Global Startups with U.S. Investors and Market Opportunities
Applications are now open for Mana Tech's international startup acceleration program, offering founders mentorship, investor access, and a pathway to scale in the United States.
Aug 13, 2026 · 2 Minute Read 
As Miami continues to strengthen its position as one of the fastest-growing startup ecosystems in the United States, Mana Tech is launching the third edition of Scale2Miami, its international acceleration program designed to help high-potential startups expand into the U.S. market through investor access, strategic mentorship, and long-term business support.
Created to solve one of the biggest challenges international founders face: building meaningful connections in the U.S. startup ecosystem. Scale2Miami provides entrepreneurs with direct access to experienced operators, investors, and market experts while helping them validate their business for American customers and capital markets.
The program begins with a curated international scouting process, followed by an online validation phase that selects just 20 startups. From there, the top six companies are invited to Miami for an immersive week of programming, mentorship, networking, and business development before presenting at Demo Day to Mana Tech’s angel investor network of more than 150 investors, both in person and online.
Unlike traditional pitch competitions, Scale2Miami is designed to create long-term opportunities beyond Demo Day, supporting founders as they establish and grow their businesses in the United States.
Building on the Success of Previous Cohorts
Over the past two editions, Scale2Miami has helped international startups gain visibility and move closer to investment. The program’s first edition crowned Kresko RNA Tech as its winner. The second edition recognized Bildin and Unify AMS, showcasing the growing diversity of international companies choosing Miami as their gateway to the U.S. market.
Today, all three companies continue working closely with the Mana Tech team through a 12-month acceleration program, receiving weekly strategic advisory sessions tailored to their expansion goals.
Kresko RNA Tech continues to gain momentum as its investment round remains open and is expected to surpass $200,000 in commitments through the Scale2Miami angel investor network.
Meanwhile, Bildin is completing the final validation steps of its funding process, while Unify AMS is finalizing its financial reporting as the company prepares for its investment opportunity.
Strengthening Miami’s Innovation Ecosystem
As more international companies look to South Florida as a launchpad into the American market, programs like Scale2Miami continue to position Miami as a global hub for entrepreneurship, innovation, venture capital, and cross-border business.
Through its growing network of investors, founders, corporate partners, and mentors, Mana Tech is helping bridge the gap between international innovation and U.S. opportunity while reinforcing Miami’s role as a destination for emerging technology companies.
Applications for the third edition of Scale2Miami are now open, with submissions closing at the end of August.
Interested founders can learn more and apply at: https://scale2miami.com/
