SENACYT
Government fundPanama City · Seed–Growth · 2 people tracked
Investment thesis
Through its 'Panamá Innova 2025' public call, SENACYT provides non-reimbursable grants to science- and technology-based ventures to strengthen Panama's innovation ecosystem, promoting sustainability, competitiveness and quality employment. It offers a Seed Capital category funding early-stage projects (business plan validation, prototyping through model consolidation and scaling) up to B/.60,000 over 18 months, and an Entrepreneurship & Innovation category granting up to B/.150,000 over 24 months for high-impact process, service or product innovations. Priority areas include agroindustry and biotech, health, advanced technologies and digitalization, energy and environment, engineering and industrial development, logistics and mobility, tourism and creative economy, and education and social inclusion.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 31, 2026.
Team · 2 people
from the firm's websiteNational Secretary of Science, Technology and Innovation who leads SENACYT and emphasized innovation as a strategic necessity for Panama, noting the agency has funded over 300 projects in the past decade.
Chair of SENACYT's board of directors, who participated in the launch event.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does SENACYT invest at?
- SENACYT invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth 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, 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 channelLANZAMIENTO OFICIAL DE LA AGENDA NACIONAL DE TECNOLOGÍAS AVANZADAS
IMAGINA TV (Senacyt)
Lanzamiento oficial de la Agenda Nacional de Tecnologías Avanzadas
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OFFICIAL LAUNCH OF THE NATIONAL AGENDA ON ADVANCE TECHNOLOGIES / ENGLISH
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Historias de exbecarios de la Senacyt
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La Senacyt entregó cartas de otorgamiento de becas a 167 estudiantes panameños
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Primera generación de diseñadores panameños de circuitos integrados de aplicación específica (ASIC)
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