Parallel18 (P18 accelerator)
Six-figure funding plus four months building in San Juan with a Caribbean launchpad into t…
Record checked Oct 21, 2026 · official source confirmed 14 Nov, 06:01 UTC
Summary
Puerto Rico Science, Technology & Research Trust accelerator for startups from anywhere; selected startups get USD 100,000 via SAFE and a 16-week in-person program in Puerto Rico after a 4-week virtual due-diligence phase.
Dream spread
Six-figure funding plus four months building in San Juan with a Caribbean launchpad into the US market.
Relocation reality check
Funding is now a SAFE (converts to equity), not the older equity-free USD 40k grant; a C-level founder must be in Puerto Rico in person for the whole program; applications are closed until 2027 (waitlist for Gen 15).
Your fit signals
The real program is below — the 0–100 scoring is a paid feature.
Full match score — Solo / Household
The 0–100 move-match score, quality score, and would-stay breakdown — with confidence and full reasoning — unlock on Solo and Household.
See Solo & Household plansCheck: Family members not covered
Dependants are not included in this program — each family member needs their own route.
Reality engine
Four lenses on whether this move fits you — tap a panel to see the logic behind each signal.
Eligibility
Startups from any country, three years old or less, with traction; company incorporated in PR/US or authorized to do business in PR; non-US founders must obtain a US visa themselves.
Conditions
The program's rules on record, blockers first. Confirm each on the official source.
Family members not covered
CautionDependants are not included in this program — each family member needs their own route.
Costs & money
The amounts & terms on record from the official source. USD figures are estimates.
- Incentive
- $100,000Conditions apply — read the catch before counting on it.
- Duration
- 4–5 months
- Property purchase
- Not required
- Tax
- Puerto Rico's Act 60 incentives are separate and not part of the program.
True cost to move
Upfront cash, reimbursements, and net position after approval — not headline incentive amounts.
- Flights & logistics$1,200
- Temporary housing (90 days)$2,400
Application roadmap
A practical sequence — adjust for your consulate and timeline.
1. Confirm official eligibility
Read the primary government source.
2. Gather income & employment proof
Bank statements, contracts, or tax records.
3. Book consulate / immigration appointment
Slots vary by country and season.
4. Prepare health coverage
Meet minimum coverage rules before arrival.
Meet people before you go
We are still curating 🇵🇷 Puerto Rico-specific communities. Meanwhile, these global boards answer relocation questions every day.
Communities being curated — start with r/expats meanwhile
- r/expats100k+ members
Life abroad, country comparisons, honest post-move retrospectives.
Source trail
Official links, the line we checked, and when we last checked it.
“"$100,000 via SAFE (Simple Agreement for Future Equity)"; "Applications will reopen in 2027."”
Primary official sourceLast checked Oct 21, 2026- Secondary referenceLast checked Oct 21, 2026
Rule changes
CasaSedora last checked the official source on 14 Nov 2026. Changes appear here once two independent automated checks agree on them, or a person confirms them.
No rule changes recorded since monitoring began.
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