CITES (venture builder and deep-tech investor)
SAFE at idea/MVP; equity from pre-seed onward · Argentina / Latin America · Checking status
CITES builds and finances science-based companies from idea through Series A. Its current stage table ranges from a three-month idea phase and SAFE financing through 18–24 month pre-seed and seed phases, with CITES contributions shown up to $1.5 million and a headline of up to $3.5 million in support.
Tier 2 · ranked #70argentinadeep-techstudio
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Key facts
| Check size | Stage-dependent; up to USD 3.5M total support headline |
| Terms | SAFE at idea/MVP; equity from pre-seed onward |
| Stage | idea through Series A deep technology |
| Applications | Checking status |
| Location | Argentina / Latin America |
| Remote friendly | No |
| Warm intro needed | No — open application |
| Sectors | deep-tech, bio, agtech |
| Status | rolling |
Always confirm on the official page before applying — dates and terms change.
Background
CITES builds and finances science-based companies from idea through Series A. Its current stage table ranges from a three-month idea phase and SAFE financing through 18–24 month pre-seed and seed phases, with CITES contributions shown up to $1.5 million and a headline of up to $3.5 million in support.
How the application really works
Submit a deep-tech proposal through the current CITES route and expect active venture-building diligence rather than a lightweight cohort application.
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
- Idea/MVP phases use SAFE; pre-seed onward uses equity. Published examples include $500k CITES contribution at pre-seed and $1.5M at seed; valuation and ownership are company-specific.
- CITES is a stage-gated venture builder and investor, not a standard accelerator cohort. Published round and contribution values vary by stage and must not be read as guaranteed checks.
Track record
- CITES' 2024–2025 report describes a portfolio of 20 deep-tech startups.
Stage-gated scientific, business and investment review; application and acceptance volumes are not published.
Frequently asked questions
- Is this program currently accepting applications?
- Submit a deep-tech proposal through the current CITES route and expect active venture-building diligence rather than a lightweight cohort application.
- What are the current economics?
- Idea/MVP phases use SAFE; pre-seed onward uses equity. Published examples include $500k CITES contribution at pre-seed and $1.5M at seed; valuation and ownership are company-specific.
- How large and long is the program?
- 20 portfolio deep-tech startups in the 2024–2025 report; no standard cohort size. Stage-gated venture building: idea 3 months, MVP 9 months, pre-seed/seed 18–24 months, then Series A support.
- Can founders participate remotely?
- Laboratory, office and active-management support are central; no fully remote guarantee.
- What happens after the program?
- Stage-by-stage financing and active management through Series A; later capital is selective.
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Sources
- cites-gss.com/en — Official current stage table, instruments, contribution examples, durations and active venture-building model (checked 2026-08-10)
- cites-gss.com/app/uploads/2026/01/Reporte-ASG-CITES-2024-2025.pdf — Official 2024–2025 portfolio scale (checked 2026-08-10)