As part of its internationalization strategy, ProChile will lead a multi-city tour across the U.S. to showcase Chile's emerging tech ecosystem and deepen bilateral cooperation.
ProChile is proud to announce the launch of Chile Tech Tour 2025, a groundbreaking program designed to establish Chile as a global hub for technology and innovation. This October, the tour will feature 27 of Chile's most promising tech companies and industry leaders traveling to four key U.S. cities – Washington, D.C., Miami, San Francisco, and New York City – opening up unprecedented opportunities for business collaboration, investment, and international expansion.
From October 6 to 10, the Chile Tech Tour will showcase Chile's most innovative startups across key sectors, includingFinTech, EdTech, ClimaTech, and AgriTech, while organizing high-level meetings, investor pitch sessions, and ecosystem engagements to foster cross-border partnerships.
“The Chile Tech Tour is more than a trade mission – it is a strategic bridge between Latin America and the world,” said Ignacio Fernández, General Director of ProChile. “The U.S. is today our first market for non-traditional service exports, with shipments exceeding US $323 million in the first half of 2025, a 28.5% increase over last year. This initiative will take Chilean innovation to the heart of the world's most competitive tech ecosystems, positioning us as a reliable partner and a source of sustainable, scalable solutions that can transform industries globally.”
Key Tour Highlights:
— Washington, D.C. (October 6-7): Strengthening tech diplomacy, connecting Chilean innovators with U.S. trade authorities, policy leaders, and strategic institutions.
— Miami (October 6-10): Showcasing EdTech and Innovation leadership in the gateway city between Latin America and the U.S. with ecosystem visits and nonprofit engagement.
— San Francisco (October 6-10): Chilean ClimaTech and AgriTech innovators participate in SF Tech Week, including sessions with leading VC investors, accelerators, climate innovation funds, and programs, from tech companies, and a premier event “Chile & California: Bridging AI & Innovation,” pitching to investors and engaging the Silicon Valley network.
— New York City (October 8-10): Strategic meetings, pitching sessions, and specialized workshops connecting Chile's Fintech, Healthtech, and Edtech entrepreneurs with top investors, industry leaders, and business experts to drive growth and international expansion.
Driving Innovation Without BordersThe U.S. is the main destination for Chile's non-traditional service exports and the top market for Chilean SME exporters, with sales totaling US $269 million in 2024. Bilateral trade reached US $17.15 billion in the first half of 2025, while total service exports hit a record US $1.397 billion, marking the highest level in the country's history.
Organized by ProChile, the Chile Tech Tour 2025 is held in collaboration with leading industry associations ACTI, ChileTech, FinteChile, ClimaTech Chile, AgroTech Chile, and Chile Social Innovation, united by the common goal of accelerating the internationalization of Chile's technology industry and positioning the country as a key player in the global innovation economy.
Chile's robust technology sector is rapidly emerging as a key player in the global market. Through Chile Tech Tour 2025, participating companies will gain direct access to potential partners, investors, and clients in the U.S., reinforcing Chile's reputation for high-quality, scalable innovation.
As global markets demand more agile, innovative, and sustainable solutions, the Chile Tech Tour 2025 takes a bold step forward in bridging Latin American ingenuity with international opportunities.
About ProChile:
ProChile is an institution of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs that promotes the supply of Chilean goods and services worldwide.
Through a network of more than 50 international offices and 16 offices across various regions of Chile, teams of specialized professionals work to strengthen the country's position in international markets, promote investment opportunities in Chile, and enhance tourism. ProChile has four offices in the United States, including New York, San Francisco, Washington D.C, and Miami, that provide top-level information to Chilean importers and exporters, helping to establish connections and identify new opportunities.
For more information: www.prochile.gob.cl/en/home
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