The ChileMass Emprende 2025 finalists will soon be revealed, marking the end of an intensive digital phase and the start of an international journey to Boston — a unique opportunity to connect with one of the world’s most dynamic innovation ecosystems.
The digital phase of ChileMass Emprende 2025 has officially come to an end — and what a journey it has been. Over the past three months, 34 Chilean science- and technology-based startups have participated in an intensive hybrid acceleration program designed to prepare them for global growth.
Backed by Corfo, ChileMass Emprende is the only Chilean acceleration program with an operational base and team abroad, giving participants a unique competitive advantage when entering the U.S. innovation ecosystem. With offices in Santiago and Boston, and a binational network of mentors, investors, and corporate partners, the program connects Chilean talent to one of the most dynamic hubs in the world.
Inside the Digital Phase
From April to July, participating startups worked closely with international mentors — seasoned entrepreneurs, investors, and innovation leaders from institutions like Harvard, MIT, Boston College and Cambridge Innovation Center.
They refined their business models, perfected their pitches with guidance from storytelling coach Jennifer Phillips (formerly at Harvard Kennedy School), and explored strategies for scaling in international markets.
What’s Next: The Finalist Announcement Event
On Friday, August 22 (10:00–12:30 hrs) at Banco Estado, Santiago, ChileMass will announce the 10 ChileMass Emprende 2025 finalists who will travel to Boston in late October.
The event will bring together the 2025 cohort, other startups, Banco Estado’s innovation team, ChileMass, and Corfo’s Entrepreneurship Division in a morning of networking and celebration.
The Boston Experience
- Targeted mentorship from industry experts, investors, and corporate leaders.
- Tailored meetings designed according to each startup’s specific needs.
- Participation in ChileNight, pitching at the Venture Café at Cambridge Innovation Center (CIC).
- An intensive Bootcamp with McDonough Associates LLC, focused on market entry strategies and scaling.
- Site visits to leading innovation hubs like Greentown Labs, Cambridge Innovation Center, and top universities.
What’s next in the program:
- Selection of the 10 winning startups
- Official announcement on August 22 at a special event in Santiago
- Boston trip in late October, with two weeks of tailored meetings, ChileNight participation, and the McDonough Associates Bootcamp
- Participation at ETM Day in Chile, in November.
Many alumni have turned these connections into game-changing opportunities — from securing international investment and scaling into the U.S., to landing major corporate clients and even achieving successful exits.
Why This Matters
Chile may be geographically distant from the world’s major innovation hubs, but its entrepreneurs are proving that talent and creativity know no borders. ChileMass Emprende is about more than just international exposure — it’s about giving Chilean startups the tools, networks, and credibility to thrive globally.
ChileMass not only opens the doors to the U.S. market, but also helps startups achieve technological upgrades that are often a difficult challenge to overcome — especially for science- and technology-based ventures aiming to compete internationally.
The journey doesn’t end in Boston. Upon their return, the startups will present again in Chile at ETM Day, Latin America’s largest innovation event, ensuring they gain visibility and momentum both abroad and at home.
Stay tuned on August 22 for the announcement of our finalists — and follow their journey as they take Chilean innovation to the world stage.