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> ✅ **SUITABLE FOR BERLIN-BASED COMPANIES**
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> This program accepts **startups worldwide** (international startups welcome).
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> **Requirement**: Open to tech-based startups from any country (no Chile registration required).
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> **Equity-free funding**: $15K-$75K USD depending on program stage.
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> See `BERLIN_COMPANY_RECOMMENDATIONS.md` for more programs suitable for Berlin-based companies.
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---
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# Startup Chile - Government-Backed Accelerator
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## Overview
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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.
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## Managing Body
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CORFO (Chilean Economic Development Agency) / Startup Chile
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## Funding Type
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Equity-free funding and acceleration program for tech-based startups
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## Funding Amount
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Program offerings vary by stage:
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- **Build**: Pre-acceleration program for early-stage startups
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- **15 million CLP** (~USD $15,000) equity-free funding
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- 4-month program
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- **Ignite**: Acceleration program for startups with functional product
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- **25 million CLP** (~USD $25,000) equity-free funding
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- 4-month program
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- **Growth**: For established startups in scaling stage
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- **75 million CLP** (~USD $75,000) equity-free funding
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- Program duration varies
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## Deadlines
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- **STATUS: OPEN** (as of November 2025)
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- Programs open applications periodically
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- Check [Startup Chile website](https://startupchile.org/en/apply/) for current intake dates
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- Applications typically open multiple times per year
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- Example: Recent call opened November 7th at 13:00 hrs GMT-3
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## Eligibility
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- **Open to startups worldwide** (✅ Berlin-based companies eligible)
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- Tech-based startups from any country
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- Various stages accepted (early-stage to scaling)
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- Must demonstrate innovation potential
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- **No Chile registration required** (international startups welcome)
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## Thematic Focus
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- Technology-based startups
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- Innovation across all sectors
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- Digital solutions
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- Scalable business models
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- Global market potential
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## Relevance to City Resource Graph
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- International accelerator opportunity
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- Equity-free funding for platform development
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- Access to Latin American market
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- Global entrepreneur network (over 1,800 startups from 85+ countries)
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- Pilot opportunities in Chile
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- Platform for scaling internationally
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## Links
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- [Startup Chile Official](https://startupchile.org/)
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- [Apply to Startup Chile](https://startupchile.org/en/apply/)
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- [Build Program](https://startupchile.org/en/apply/build/)
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- [Ignite Program](https://startupchile.org/en/apply/ignite/)
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## Application Checklist
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### Pre-Application Requirements
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- [ ] Verify startup is tech-based and innovative
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- [ ] Determine program stage:
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- [ ] **Build**: Early-stage (prototype/MVP) OR
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- [ ] **Ignite**: Functional product ready OR
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- [ ] **Growth**: Established startup scaling
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- [ ] Confirm international eligibility (✅ Berlin-based companies welcome)
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- [ ] Prepare for potential relocation to Chile (program duration)
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- [ ] Check current application deadlines on website
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### Required Documents
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- [ ] Startup registration documents (home country is fine - no Chile registration needed)
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- [ ] Business plan/pitch deck
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- [ ] Product/prototype description
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- [ ] Team description and CVs
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- [ ] Market analysis
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- [ ] Funding request and budget
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- [ ] Innovation and scalability demonstration
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### Application Steps
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1. [ ] Visit [Startup Chile website](https://startupchile.org/en/apply/)
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2. [ ] Check current application deadlines and intake dates
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3. [ ] Select appropriate program (Build/Ignite/Growth)
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4. [ ] Register and complete online application
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5. [ ] Submit required documents
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6. [ ] Prepare for potential interview/pitch
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7. [ ] If accepted, prepare for relocation to Chile (program duration)
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### Program Selection Guidance
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- [ ] **Build**: Early-stage with prototype/MVP (~$15K, 4 months)
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- [ ] **Ignite**: Functional product, ready to scale (~$25K, 4 months)
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- [ ] **Growth**: Established startup, scaling stage (~$75K)
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- [ ] Consider program duration and relocation requirements
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### International Advantages
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- [ ] **Equity-free funding** - no dilution
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- [ ] **No Chile registration required** - international startups welcome
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- [ ] Access to network of 1,800+ startups from 85+ countries
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- [ ] Latin American market access
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- [ ] Government-backed program (stability and credibility)
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- [ ] Visa support provided for program participants
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### Post-Submission
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- [ ] Save confirmation and reference number
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- [ ] Monitor application status
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- [ ] Prepare for potential interview/pitch
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- [ ] If accepted, plan for relocation to Chile
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- [ ] Prepare for program participation (4 months for Build/Ignite)
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## Application Tips
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- **Highly international program** - has supported startups from 85+ countries
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- **Equity-free funding** - no dilution for founders
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- Demonstrate innovation and scalability
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- Show global market potential
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- Leverage program for Latin American market access
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- **Perfect for Berlin-based companies** - open to international startups
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- Consider Build or Ignite for platform development
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- Network benefits: access to 3,000+ startups and 6,000+ founders globally
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