Program Profile
Start-Up Chile
Santiago, Chile4–7 months, depending on tier
Quick facts
- Headquarters
- Santiago, Chile
- Founded
- 2010
- Model
- Equity-free grant (government-funded)
- Duration
- 4–7 months, depending on tier
About
Created by the Chilean government, Start-Up Chile was the world's first public startup accelerator and remains one of the largest in Latin America — over 1,800 startups and 4,000 alumni from 85+ countries. It runs three tiers by stage (Build, Ignite, Growth) offering roughly US$15K–80K in equity-free funding plus a visa for foreign founders relocating to Chile.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Start-Up Chile take equity?
Its model is: Equity-free grant (government-funded). Terms change over time and can vary by cohort — confirm the current deal directly with the program before applying.
Is Start-Up Chile only for companies based in Latin America?
Not necessarily — several programs profiled here accept applicants globally but run a Latin America-specific track or regional office. Check the specific program's eligibility criteria.
Where does this information come from?
Compiled from the program's own site and public press coverage as of the review date above. Accelerator terms, funding amounts and program structure change between cohorts — confirm anything load-bearing directly with Start-Up Chile.