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- Reorganized funding program structure: moved standalone .md files into organized directories with PROGRAM_INFO.md and APPLICATION_SCOPE.md - Created budget files for selected priority programs: * EIC Accelerator: budget_breakdown.csv and budget_justification.md (€1.815M) * ZIM: budget_breakdown.csv and budget_justification.md (€465k) * DBU: budget_breakdown.csv and budget_justification.md (€152.5k) * LIFE Programme: budget_breakdown.csv and budget_justification.md (€1.815M) - Created team CV files for all selected programs (CV_Damir_Mukimov.md) - Added application documents structure: * funding/applications/budget/ - Master budget files and templates * funding/applications/team_cvs/ - Master CV and team expertise summary - Updated FUNDING_GAP_ANALYSIS.md to reflect completed documents - Added APPLICATION_REQUIREMENTS_REPORT.md with detailed requirements - Added PREPARATION_PRIORITY.md for application preparation workflow
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✅ SUITABLE FOR BERLIN-BASED COMPANIES
This program accepts startups worldwide (international startups welcome).
Requirement: Open to tech-based startups from any country (no Chile registration required).
Equity-free funding: $15K-$75K USD depending on program stage.
SeeBERLIN_COMPANY_RECOMMENDATIONS.mdfor more programs suitable for Berlin-based companies.
Startup Chile - Government-Backed Accelerator
Overview
Startup Chile is a government-backed seed accelerator established in 2010 to attract high-potential entrepreneurs globally and position Chile as a global innovation hub. The program provides equity-free funding and comprehensive support for tech-based startups from around the world.
Managing Body
CORFO (Chilean Economic Development Agency) / Startup Chile
Funding Type
Equity-free funding and acceleration program for tech-based startups
Funding Amount
Program offerings vary by stage:
- Build: Pre-acceleration program for early-stage startups
- 15 million CLP (~USD $15,000) equity-free funding
- 4-month program
- Ignite: Acceleration program for startups with functional product
- 25 million CLP (~USD $25,000) equity-free funding
- 4-month program
- Growth: For established startups in scaling stage
- 75 million CLP (~USD $75,000) equity-free funding
- Program duration varies
Deadlines
- STATUS: OPEN (as of November 2025)
- Programs open applications periodically
- Check Startup Chile website for current intake dates
- Applications typically open multiple times per year
- Example: Recent call opened November 7th at 13:00 hrs GMT-3
Eligibility
- Open to startups worldwide (✅ Berlin-based companies eligible)
- Tech-based startups from any country
- Various stages accepted (early-stage to scaling)
- Must demonstrate innovation potential
- No Chile registration required (international startups welcome)
Thematic Focus
- Technology-based startups
- Innovation across all sectors
- Digital solutions
- Scalable business models
- Global market potential
Relevance to City Resource Graph
- International accelerator opportunity
- Equity-free funding for platform development
- Access to Latin American market
- Global entrepreneur network (over 1,800 startups from 85+ countries)
- Pilot opportunities in Chile
- Platform for scaling internationally
Links
Application Checklist
Pre-Application Requirements
- Verify startup is tech-based and innovative
- Determine program stage:
- Build: Early-stage (prototype/MVP) OR
- Ignite: Functional product ready OR
- Growth: Established startup scaling
- Confirm international eligibility (✅ Berlin-based companies welcome)
- Prepare for potential relocation to Chile (program duration)
- Check current application deadlines on website
Required Documents
- Startup registration documents (home country is fine - no Chile registration needed)
- Business plan/pitch deck
- Product/prototype description
- Team description and CVs
- Market analysis
- Funding request and budget
- Innovation and scalability demonstration
Application Steps
- Visit Startup Chile website
- Check current application deadlines and intake dates
- Select appropriate program (Build/Ignite/Growth)
- Register and complete online application
- Submit required documents
- Prepare for potential interview/pitch
- If accepted, prepare for relocation to Chile (program duration)
Program Selection Guidance
- Build: Early-stage with prototype/MVP (~$15K, 4 months)
- Ignite: Functional product, ready to scale (~$25K, 4 months)
- Growth: Established startup, scaling stage (~$75K)
- Consider program duration and relocation requirements
International Advantages
- Equity-free funding - no dilution
- No Chile registration required - international startups welcome
- Access to network of 1,800+ startups from 85+ countries
- Latin American market access
- Government-backed program (stability and credibility)
- Visa support provided for program participants
Post-Submission
- Save confirmation and reference number
- Monitor application status
- Prepare for potential interview/pitch
- If accepted, plan for relocation to Chile
- Prepare for program participation (4 months for Build/Ignite)
Application Tips
- Highly international program - has supported startups from 85+ countries
- Equity-free funding - no dilution for founders
- Demonstrate innovation and scalability
- Show global market potential
- Leverage program for Latin American market access
- Perfect for Berlin-based companies - open to international startups
- Consider Build or Ignite for platform development
- Network benefits: access to 3,000+ startups and 6,000+ founders globally