Instituto Caldeira: price, who can join and alternatives
Instituto Caldeira is a non-profit innovation hub in Porto Alegre that brings startups, companies, universities and government together. Members get access to the hub, a community of more than 570 organisations, programmes and member events.
Instituto Caldeira at a glance
| What | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Who it's for | Startups, small and medium businesses, large corporates, public bodies and schools | institutocaldeira.org |
| What it is | Private non-profit focused on innovation, business and education | institutocaldeira.org |
| Where | Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul | institutocaldeira.org |
| Community size | More than 570 member organisations | institutocaldeira.org |
| Space | Physical hub of more than 55,000 m² | institutocaldeira.org |
| How to join | Fill in the form and the relationship team gets in touch | institutocaldeira.org |
| Startup programme | Five-month programme for AI-focused startups | institutocaldeira.org |
| Activity | Semana Caldeira 2026 ran 21 to 25 September 2026 at the institute | semanacaldeira.com.br |
| Visits | Guided tours of about one to two hours are free | institutocaldeira.org |
Who it suits
- Startups in southern Brazil that want a hub and corporate connections
- Founders who like a large physical campus with regular events
- Teams interested in structured programmes such as AI acceleration
Who it doesn't suit
- Solo founders wanting a peer group of other founders only
- Founders who need published prices before enquiring
- Founders based far from Porto Alegre
Alternatives to Instituto Caldeira
| Community | Price | Entry rule |
|---|---|---|
| ABStartups (Associação Brasileira de Startups) | R$ 12,00 per month (Start); R$ 47,00 (Growth); R$ 247,00 (Impact) | Choose a plan and complete the sign-up on the site |
| ASECH (Asociación de Emprendedores de Chile) | $12.500 a month or $150.000 a year (currency not named) | Sign-up form, then the team finalises membership |
| ASEM (Asociación de Emprendedores de México) | General $0; PRO $1,490 a year; PLUS $3,588 a year (currency not named) | Open sign-up; free General tier |
| ASEP (Asociación de Emprendedores del Perú) | Not published | Register through the membership page |
| Crecimiento (Aleph Hub) | Free coworking day seats; other prices not published | Open events on Luma, some needing host approval |
| Cubo Itaú | R$ 1.600,00 per month (basic startup plan) | Selection process; revenue above R$ 1 million a year and founders holding at least 50% |
| Emprende tu Mente (EtM) | Not published | Buy an event ticket, or become a supporting member |
| EntreHouse (Entrepreneur House) | Not published | Apply, verified revenue of US$2M+ a year, intro call, first dinner, member vote |
Compare all 471 founder communities, each row dated.
Questions about Instituto Caldeira
- Who is Instituto Caldeira for?
- Startups, small and medium businesses, large corporates, public bodies, and schools and universities.
- How much is membership?
- Prices are not published; you fill in a form and the relationship team contacts you.
- Where is it?
- Porto Alegre, in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
- Is it active?
- It hosted Semana Caldeira 2026 from 21 to 25 September 2026.
- Website
- institutocaldeira.org
- Price
- Not published
- Entry rule
- Membership enquiry form, then a call from the team
- Format
- Non-profit innovation hub with a member community, programmes and events; Porto Alegre, Brazil
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