The Foreign Investment Promotion Agency was created in 2016. Since then, it has accelerated the implementation of 220 projects worth US$21 billion from 32 countries.

Topics: Foreign Investment- Chilean Economy

The European Commissioner for Energy, Kadri Simson, stated that reinforcing lithium extraction and securing the components for the production of batteries are priority objectives in Europe’s cooperation with Chile on renewable energy.

Topics: Energy- Renewable energy

Mining Minister Aurora Williams highlighted the collaborative work between the ministries of Economy, Treasury and Foreign Affairs, and institutions such as the Chilean Economic Development Agency (CORFO) and InvestChile, “to promote the process in a transparent manner” both in Chile and abroad.

Topics: Mining- Lithium

The facility, which is located in the Biobío Region and involved an investment of US$45 million, has a capacity of 37,000 pallets for frozen food and three cold chambers, and will generate around 750 jobs in the area.

Topics: Industry

The UNCTAD report highlights the momentum of the extraction of minerals for the energy transition in the region, particularly in Chile, and also emphasizes Chile’s green hydrogen and solar and wind power projects.

Topics: Foreign Investment- Chilean Economy- UNCTAD

Chile is emerging as a leader in green hydrogen production, offering an ideal environment for foreign investment in renewable energy.

Topics: Energy- Green Hydrogen- Renewable energy

The scholarships will be awarded in partnership with Talento Digital and will provide access to a new Artificial Intelligence course and Google Career Certificates.

Topics: Global services- Technology- Talent

The plan includes 81 measures that will be implemented between now and 2030 in two stages, and will be supported by a strategic committee.

Topics: Energy- Green Hydrogen

The implementation of this groundbreaking project will initially account for 25% of the total production of Cooke Chile, a Canadian-owned company.

Topics: Food Industry- Salmon- Canadian investment

Located in the Atacama Region, at 5,640 meters above sea level, it houses a 6.5-meter optical-infrared telescope that took 26 years to plan and construct.  

Topics: Global services- Astronomy

The IFI Audiovisual offers an attractive incentive for foreign productions, reimbursing up to 30% of qualified expenses incurred within the country, and 40% for those productions that are made entirely in regions outside the Metropolitan region.

Topics: Global services- Creative industries

The French company explains that its presence «provides geographical diversification to the Chilean lithium industry, whose current stakeholders only have links with the United States and China.»

Topics: Mining- Lithium

Treasury Minister Mario Marcel assured that it is necessary to increase production so that it remains profitable and attractive to manufacture lithium batteries.

Topics: Mining- Lithium

The government announced the deadlines for submitting proposals to develop one or more projects. The results of this process will be announced in July.

Topics: Mining- Lithium

The Survey and Longitudinal Studies Center of the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile conducted a study on companies affiliated with the Chilean Pharmaceutical Innovation Chamber (CIF), revealing an investment of approximately US$136 million by 2022.

Topics: Healthcare

The world is demanding better quality food every year, both fresh and frozen. This represents a business opportunity for refrigeration companies in a country with a leading and sophisticated food industry like Chile.

Topics: Food Industry- Cold chain infrastructure

The US manufacturer is assessing its offer of traditional toys, new lines and licensed brands such as Disney.

Topics: Retail- US investment

A report by Our World in Data revealed that Chile has not only positioned itself among the countries with the highest levels of solar energy consumption, but is also leading the global ranking of solar energy use. 

Topics: Energy- Renewables

The station, located in northern Chile, will be used by the civil aviation authority, DGAC, and will be powered by 340 solar panels and adjacent batteries placed beneath the region’s abundant sunlight.

Topics: Infrastructure- Energy- Renewable energy

From different fields and roles, Chilean women are pushing the limits of Artificial Intelligence in the country. Although their experiences are varied, they all agree that there is little development of women in this area and there is a need to promote female leadership in AI. 

Topics: Women- Digital Talent- STEM