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SENACYT

Government fund

Panama City · Pre-Seed–Seed · 2 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Through its 'Panamá Innova 2025' public call, SENACYT provides non-reimbursable grants to science- and technology-based ventures to support Panama's economic development. It funds two categories: Seed Capital (up to B/.60,000 for early-stage innovative projects over up to 18 months) and Innovation & Entrepreneurship (up to B/.150,000 for process, service or product innovation over up to 24 months). Eligible applicants include universities, research centers, public interest associations, MSMEs, nonprofit foundations and large companies. Priority thematic areas span agroindustry and biotechnology, health, advanced technologies and digitalization, energy and sustainable environment, engineering, logistics and mobility, tourism and creative economy, and education and social inclusion.

Source: firm website, verified Aug 27, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Seed
Check
$150K
HQ
Panama City, PA
Instruments
Grants

Team · 2 people

from the firm's website
Eduardo Ortega Barría· Secretario Nacional de Ciencia, Tecnología e Innovación

National secretary of SENACYT who emphasized innovation as a strategic necessity for Panama and noted the agency has funded over 300 projects in the past decade.

Julio Germán Arias· Presidente de la Junta Directiva

President of SENACYT's board of directors, who took part in the launch event.

Frequently asked questions

What stage does SENACYT invest at?
SENACYT invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
What is SENACYT's typical check size?
SENACYT typically writes checks of $150K.
What sectors does SENACYT focus on?
SENACYT focuses on AgTech, AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Climate Tech, Creator Economy, Deep Tech, EdTech, Energy, FoodTech, Healthtech, Impact & Social Good, Logistics & Supply Chain, Mobility & Transportation, Semiconductors, Travel & Hospitality.
Where is SENACYT located?
SENACYT is headquartered in Panama City, PA.

Media · Podcasts & interviews

from their channel

LA VIEJA MOLIENDA, UN LABORATORIO VIVO DE INNOVACIÓN

IMAGINA TV (Senacyt)

Capacitación con representantes de la Contraloría General de la República

IMAGINA TV (Senacyt)

Sesión Informativa 3 - Panamá Incuba

IMAGINA TV (Senacyt)

CAFÉ CIENTÍFICO

IMAGINA TV (Senacyt)

✨ 34 años impulsando la ciencia, la tecnología y la innovación en Panamá 🇵🇦🔬💡

IMAGINA TV (Senacyt)

Sesión Informativa 2 - Panamá Incuba

IMAGINA TV (Senacyt)

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