More than 1800 startups applied to Start-Up Chile. The companies selected come from 13 industries, such as IT & Enterprise Software, Education, Healthcare, amongst others. Founders and their teams will receive 20 million pesos (about US$ 35,000), a working visa for a year and access to the largest startup community in the world to accelerate their startups in Chile.
The second application process for this year, which took place in May, has ended with more than 1800 entries. Now, 85 global startups have been chosen to come to Chile.
In this new generation, the most represented countries are Chile (32%), USA (16%), Brazil (8%), India and Argentina (both with 7%). As for the industries, the most represented are from IT & Enterprise Software (20%), Education (16%), E-commerce (11%) and Healthcare & Biotechnology (9%).
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Regarding the gender of the founders, 11% are women and 89% are men. Although female participation is much lower than male participation, Start-Up Chile is working to improve that percentage with The S Factory, a pre-accelerator program launched two months ago, helping female leaders transform their ideas into functional prototypes.
The companies selected for the 14th generation will start the program on 13th October 2015. All the founders must be in country during that week to begin the orientation process and start their experience as Start-Up Chile entrepreneurs.
As a requirement, entrepreneurs must remain in the country for at least 6 months (the duration of the program) and help spread the innovation spirit through participating in social impact activities, sharing their experiences with the chilean ecosystem.
The startups will also have the chance to apply to the new follow-on fund Start-Up Chile SCALE that offers CLP 60 million (approximately USD 100,000) to companies that have significant traction, are generating revenue and that need the extra capital to grow in Chile and expand to the rest of Latin America. Only companies that have first passed through the six-month program will be eligible to apply for this fund.
Generation 14
Startup |
Pitch in 7 words |
Country |
| 4SLearning.org | Digital Education in a Box for Rural & Remote Areas – Education Anytime, Anywhere and Anyplace. | India |
| AkibaH Health Corporation | All-in-One Smartphone Case Glucose Meter with Application/Analytics | United States |
| Arges | Enhanced (Virtual / Augmented) Reality for Enterprise Applications | United States |
| Aveeza | Safe, Dedicated School Transport | Chile |
| Be Better Hotels | Online technology solutions providers for independent hotels | Argentina |
| BeaconsBuddy | Beacons based Proximity Solutions Management Platform | Canada |
| Beagle | Contract comprehension and collaboration redefined | Canada |
| Bisu | Fashion M-Commerce Discovery App with Recommendations Engine | Argentina |
| Blue Falcon 6 (BF6) | Geoinformatics to enable effective farming | United States |
| BROOKLYNESS | imagine Jawbone or Fitbit for bikes | United States |
| CInemad.tv | Interactive Video Advertising plataform for ROI increase. | Argentina |
| CLAP GLOBAL | Travellers visit classrooms, both gain global perspective. | India |
| CloudBoost.io | Database Service that not only does data-storage but also does search, realtime and much more. | India |
| CoinSimple | Bitcoin and cryptocurrency payment tools for businesses | Hong Kong |
| Contagram | Cloud-based accounting SaaS for small business | Argentina |
| CVFishFeeder | Automatic fish feeding system using computer vision | Chile |
| Daeki | The only home saliva based lipid profile | Chile |
| DESCOLA | Disruptive Open Online School about Technology, Creativity and Business. | Brazil |
| Desperdicio Cero | Innovative sales management of short-dated perishable products. | Chile |
| Distrito Smart Home | Local Social network for buildings and condos | Chile |
| EntoFactory | Modular sustainable automatized edible-insects farming system | Chile |
| ePet | 24/7 Online monitoring system for Dogs. | Chile |
| EuNeném | A crowdfunding for mothers reduces pregnancy and maternity costs. | Brazil |
| Eyrie | Ground station for commercial UAVs | United States |
| Grey For Water – G4W | Reuse of greywater integrating house’s systems | Chile |
| Griti | Fast, on-demand tutorial support for every student | United States |
| Guidea | A consumer app that does event level engagement linking customers with brands thorugh product interaction. | Brazil |
| Hisk | Hisk is the marketplace for R&D professionals | Chile |
| HSTRY | Create interactive timelines like a visual blog | United States |
| Ikitoi | Toys for the future makers | Argentina |
| InstaFit | Online nutrition and personal training for Latam. | Mexico |
| Instinct Robotics | Robot Butlers for Warehouses and Manufacturing Industries | Portugal |
| intAR21 | Mobile applications focused on Down syndrome children | Chile |
| Junkbot Inc | Make your own robots from junk | United Arab Emirates |
| KidsCare | On-demand platform for quality and affordable babysitting | Chile |
| Knowledge Maps | Discover & share the best roadmap to learn anything online | India |
| Lentesplus | Contact lens online store disrupting the market | Colombia |
| Low Cost Hero | Flight search for budget airlines | United Kingdom |
| Mad Reading | Interactive multimodal reading experience for children | Chile |
| Magi Metrics | Sync data from web apps with your spreadsheet. | United Kingdom |
| MAGNIFYx | Your dream goes LIVE, Today! | |
| Mercode | Web and Mobile Marketplace for grocery shopping | Brazil |
| Mettrik | Training evaluation software for HR departments | Chile |
| MIndbender Dynamics | Friends developing applications with a social conscience | Chile |
| Movemint | Platform and tools for on-demand business models. | Peru |
| Mylo | Menswear shopping app that provides style advice. | Canada |
| Novalogy | Improve sleep, boost energy, minimize jet lag. | Bulgaria |
| O’Clock Inc. | Social Countdowns – To don’t miss out the fun | United States |
| Orienten.me | Collaborative vocational counseling platform. | Argentina |
| PathoGen Vid | cheap easy fast greapvine pathogen detection kit | Chile |
| Playax | Music intelligence platform | Brazil |
| PleIQ | Educational smart toys using mobile augmented reality | Venezuela |
| PractiJob | Global online marketplace&platform for job interview practise | Chile |
| Prospektas | Georeferenced tool that helps defining mining prospects | Chile |
| Remote To PC | PC Health Monitoring, Alerts, Remote Desktop Access | United States |
| RentMarket | Amazon for renting | Estonia |
| RetinApp | electronic and standardized tooth color detection app | Chile |
| Risü | Fundraising marketplace turning sells into social donations | Brazil |
| Rutapro | Communication suite that help companies during deliveries | Chile |
| SayYeah | Virtual Room: Watch and Interact With Friends | Mexico |
| Scoodit | Healthy cooking App with visual recognition technology | Romania |
| seeusoon | Helping people meet around the globe | Spain |
| Sentimoto | Wearable care for older adults | United Kingdom |
| Shel-Life | Plant polymer-based coating for fruits conservation | Chile |
| Shot-Q Gunshot Detection System | Security solution for public surveillance using acoustic sensors | Chile |
| SimCase | Making online education engaging and fun. | United States |
| SponzorMe | Marketplace and Relationship Management Tool for Event Organizers | United States |
| Spoted.com | Interactive Advertising SaaS for Retail POS | Chile |
| SquareAway | On-demand services marketplace for waste collection | Australia |
| Stay In Touch | Smartphone module allowing to call without cell-coverage | Fiji |
| Stellup | Meet new people within your trusted networks | United States |
| StrokeCare | App to help stroke patients | United Kingdom |
| Telecare | Vital signs monitoring device and cloud system | Chile |
| TempIt | Smart thermometer for cold chain products | Chile |
| Tradimum.com | Manage your company and staff from one place. | Turkey |
| TraktoPRO | Smart Sale Documents for freelancers and small businesses | Brazil |
| Tri-Benefit | Software that offers pre-foreclosure investment opportunities | Chile |
| Trotter | Reverse marketplace for relocation services and guidance | United States |
| Turbulent | Micro hydropower inspired by nature | Belgium |
| UnlockSpaces | Airbnb for Commercial Spaces | Chile |
| vita-fx.org | Virtual network for patients, medics and administrators | Chile |
| Wireless Solutions | High-End Technology for improving water management globally | United States |
| Woopiie | Community empowering women through knowledge of sexuality | Mexico |
| Yellow Messenger : Messaging Commerce | Enquire & Order by Messaging with Brands and Businesses | India |
| Youth Campus | Digital community of educational institutes | Pakistan |