Bayer LEGADO 2026
Equity or fee terms not stated · Latin America · Checking status
LEGADO is a Bayer Foundation and Endeavor impact-startup program for Latin American health, agriculture, and food-security companies. The 2026 call selected ten winners for mentoring and networks, with two standout startups receiving $20,000 each.
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Key facts
| Check size | $20,000 prize for each of two standout startups |
| Terms | Equity or fee terms not stated |
| Stage | first sales or near revenue |
| Applications | Checking status |
| Program dates | Applications closed May 31, 2026 |
| Location | Latin America |
| Remote friendly | No |
| Warm intro needed | No — open application |
| Sectors | health, agtech, climate |
| Status | closed |
Always confirm on the official page before applying — dates and terms change.
Background
LEGADO is a Bayer Foundation and Endeavor impact-startup program for Latin American health, agriculture, and food-security companies. The 2026 call selected ten winners for mentoring and networks, with two standout startups receiving $20,000 each.
How the application really works
The 2026 window closed May 31. Eligible companies needed technology or science-led impact, first sales or near-revenue traction, and operations in a listed country.
Tips
- Read the cited current official page before applying because program dates and terms are volatile.
- State fit with the documented stage, geography, and attendance model; do not rely on an aggregator's old terms.
- Ask for the complete investment, fee, and follow-on documents when the public page does not publish them.
Watch out for
- Two of ten winners receive $20,000 each. The official page does not state equity, fees, or any guaranteed cash for the other eight.
- The 2026 call is closed. Ten startups receive mentoring; only two receive the $20,000 cash prize.
Track record
- The 2024 edition drew 175 applications, advanced 20 finalists, and selected 6 winners.
Ten winners are selected; application volume for 2026 is not published.
Frequently asked questions
- Is this program currently accepting applications?
- The 2026 window closed May 31. Eligible companies needed technology or science-led impact, first sales or near-revenue traction, and operations in a listed country.
- What are the current economics?
- Two of ten winners receive $20,000 each. The official page does not state equity, fees, or any guaranteed cash for the other eight.
- How large and long is the program?
- 10 winning startups in 2026; 2 receive cash prizes and 4 attend the Impact Minds conference. Strategic mentorship, Bayer and Endeavor experts, community access, visibility, and regional events.
- Can founders participate remotely?
- Attendance and travel requirements are not fully published; four winners attend a regional conference.
- What happens after the program?
- Community, founder and industry connections continue; no automatic investment is promised.
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Sources
- www.bayer.com/es/co/legado2026 — Official 2026 eligibility, geographies, cohort benefits, prizes, deadline, and application form (checked 2026-08-10)
- www.conosur.bayer.com/es/proyectos-finalistas-de-legado-2024-v2 — Official 2024 application and finalist counts (checked 2026-08-10)
- www.conosur.bayer.com/es-es/novedades/historias/2024/legado-todos-los-ganadores-de-la-edicion-2024 — Official 2024 winner count (checked 2026-08-10)