The 2025 ideation cohort of the Incubator Program in Barranquilla has reached the finish line

After three months of hard work, collaboration, and entrepreneurial growth, the Incubation 1 – 2025 Ideation cohort of the Five One Labs Incubation Program in Barranquilla has officially completed its journey.

This cycle brought together a diverse group of local and migrant founders who turned bold ideas into early-stage business models, validating their concepts and preparing to build the foundations of scalable companies.

This cohort was made up of 15 technology-based ventures in the ideation stage, showcasing the vast potential of innovative ideas that are just beginning to take shape in Colombia’s Caribbean region.

All startups were technology-driven and at the ideation stage, focused on building innovative solutions for the future. Participants built critical skills in areas such as pitching, customer research, experimentation, and financial management, laying the groundwork for the next steps in their entrepreneurial journeys.

The program was made possible thanks to the commitment of mentors, trainers, and ecosystem partners who supported the entrepreneurs at every step of their journey. Among them, Fundación Código Abierto played a key role as a strategic ally through initiatives like Barranqui-IA, demonstrating how collaboration strengthens the pipeline of emerging founders.

Explore the ventures from this cohort in our Incubator Portfolio and see the innovative ideas that came out: Here                                        

What Comes Next

The journey didn’t end with the conclusion of the program. These entrepreneurs went on to showcase their ventures during the Pitch Showcase at Tech Caribe Fest on September 20, where they presented their ideas to a broader audience.

The top startups will receive seed funding and continued support to accelerate their growth, ensuring their impact will extend far beyond the program.

We are proud to recognize the winners of the 2025 Incubator Program – Cohort 1

1st Place – Kypa
Kypa is a social marketplace that connects trained and formally hired women with families who need support in tasks such as cleaning, childcare, or elderly care.

2nd Place – Platio
Platio provides real-time visibility on sales, costs, inventory, and projections, optimizing operations and financial control for medium and large restaurants in Latin America.

3rd Place – Arissa
Arissa is an artificial intelligence platform that transforms scattered information such as texts, audios, and notes into clear, structured, and personalized proposals.

We are proud of the resilience, creativity, and vision demonstrated by this cohort of founders. Five One Labs extends heartfelt thanks to our mentors, partners, and community for making this program possible, and to each participant for bringing their passion and perseverance to the table.

With the conclusion of this cycle, we reaffirm its commitment to building an inclusive and thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem in Colombia and beyond.