FAQ: Chile Tech Tour 2025 - Connecting Chilean Innovators with San Francisco's Tech Ecosystem

What is the Chile Tech Tour 2025 and when does it take place?

The Chile Tech Tour 2025 is a strategic initiative bringing Chile’s top innovators to San Francisco from October 6-10, 2025, during San Francisco Tech Week to connect with Bay Area investors and tech leaders.

Why was San Francisco chosen as the host city for this event?

San Francisco was chosen because it’s the heart of the global innovation economy, home to Silicon Valley, venture capital, and world-changing companies, offering unparalleled exposure to investors, accelerators, and thought leaders shaping technology’s future.

What types of Chilean startups are participating in the tour?

The delegation includes 27 companies spanning Clean Energy & Climate Tech (like Instacrops), Health & Biotech (Medible, Pegasi), Smart Cities & AI (Rocketbot, Ninja Excel, Youtouch), and Food & Lifestyle Tech (Chef Legion, MUUD).

How were the participating companies selected for the delegation?

Companies were selected through a competitive process by ProChile in collaboration with leading Chilean tech associations, evaluating scalability, international readiness, innovation, and alignment with global market demands.

How does the Chile Tech Tour connect with San Francisco Tech Week?

The tour aligns with SF Tech Week by bringing international startups when the tech community is gathered, hosting official events including ‘Chile and California: Bridging AI and Innovation’ panel on October 9th and ‘Latam Hubs Happy Hour’ networking.

What makes these Chilean startups stand out in the global market?

These startups stand out for their ability to build scalable solutions for global challenges like climate resilience, accessible healthcare, and automation, with proven traction in Latin America and clear pathways to U.S. market expansion.

Who is leading the Chile Tech Tour initiative?

Ian Frederick, Trade Commissioner of ProChile in Los Angeles, is leading the initiative and will be in San Francisco to discuss the companies and Chile’s emergence in the global startup scene.

What specific sectors are being highlighted during the tour?

The tour specifically spotlights ClimaTech and AgriTech startups pitching to leading VCs, accelerators, and innovation funds, with a program including dozens of meetings with specialized climate funds and VC’s in climate tech projects.

What is the broader vision behind the Chile Tech Tour?

The vision is to position Chile as a rising global hub for technology and innovation while creating direct bridges between Chilean founders and U.S. investors, partners, and media, serving as a strategic bridge between Latin America and the world.