This July, a new cohort of university students from Chile will arrive in Boston and Cambridge to take part in the University Bootcamp 2025: Entrepreneurship & Innovation Experience—an immersive weeklong program organized by ChileMass in one of the world’s leading innovation ecosystems.
What Is the University Bootcamp 2025?
From July 21 to 25, eight students from three Chilean universities —Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (UC Chile), Universidad de Valparaíso, and Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María— will engage in a dynamic agenda in Boston and Cabridge, that combines expert-led classes with visits to top academic and industry institutions. Participants come from a wide range of academic backgrounds, including physics, biochemistry, marine biology, data science, and astrophysics.
Throughout the week, students will attend hands-on workshops and sessions at the Cambridge Innovation Center (CIC), visit institutions like MIT and Harvard, and take part in networking events with entrepreneurs and innovators based in the U.S.
Academic Content Overview
Participants will explore key topics essential for launching and scaling a startup. Sessions are led by professors and industry experts, and cover:
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Startup Team Building – Recruiting, structuring, and leading an effective founding team, with insights on equity splits and team dynamics.
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Opportunity Recognition & Market Research – Identifying business opportunities, conducting customer discovery, and applying market analysis tools.
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Business Model Innovation – Exploring internationalization strategies, the Prosperity Paradox, and tools like PESTLE and Porter’s 5 Forces.
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Profit Formula & Discovery-Driven Planning – Using frameworks like SWOT and the business model canvas for lean, strategic planning.
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Fundraising – Learning how to approach angel investors and venture capital firms, understand term sheets, and manage cap tables.
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Finance for Entrepreneurs – Managing early-stage cash flow, understanding accounting basics, and exploring instruments like SAFEs and convertible notes.
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Pitch Deck Development – Building persuasive pitch decks and elevator pitches, along with supporting documents for due diligence.
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Go-to-Market Strategy – Planning launch strategies and measuring success with tools like Dave McClure’s AAARRR metrics.
A Commitment to Future Innovators
Thanks to a partnership with Boston College, participants will stay on campus, experiencing college life in Chestnut Hill while accessing the professional and cultural opportunities of Greater Boston.
The bootcamp is part of ChileMass’s broader mission to connect Chile and the United States through collaborative innovation, education, and entrepreneurship.
Stay tuned as we welcome the Class of 2025 to University Bootcamp in Boston and Cambridge—and support the next generation of changemakers.