How much does Start-Up Chile invest?

Start-Up Chile's standard deal: Equity-free co-financing: Build CLP 15M (~$16K); Ignite CLP 30M (~$32K, plus possible CLP 20M extension); Growth CLP 75M (~$79K).

How much equity does Start-Up Chile take?

Start-Up Chile takes no equity.

When is the Start-Up Chile application deadline?

Application cycle: 2 generations a year (BIG calls, all three tracks at once). BIG 13 applications open 3 Nov 2026 at 13:00 GMT-3; no closing date published yet. BIG 12 closed 25 May 2026.

Where is Start-Up Chile based?

Start-Up Chile is headquartered in Santiago, Chile. The program runs hybrid.

Accelerator profile

Start-Up Chile

Start-Up Chile is a government accelerator run by CORFO that gives equity-free funding to tech startups from any country that build from Chile. Its BIG model runs three tracks: Build for validated ideas and prototypes, Ignite for startups with an MVP seeking product-market fit, and Growth for scaling and fundraising. It favours women-led teams; at least 50% of Build startups are women-led, and female founders can get higher co-financing.

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At a glance

Start-Up Chile key facts

Equity: No equity
Deal terms: Equity-free co-financing: Build CLP 15M (~$16K); Ignite CLP 30M (~$32K, plus possible CLP 20M extension); Growth CLP 75M (~$79K)
Duration: 4 months (Build, Ignite); 6 months (Growth)
Format: Hybrid
Headquarters: Santiago, Chile
Cohort locations: Santiago, Chile
Stage: pre-seed, seed, series a
Sectors: general
Application cycle: 2 generations a year (BIG calls, all three tracks at once)

Verified November 3, 2026 against the sources below. Terms change; confirm on the official site before applying.

Timing

BIG 13 applications open 3 Nov 2026 at 13:00 GMT-3; no closing date published yet. BIG 12 closed 25 May 2026.

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Notable alumni

NotCo
Lab4U
SimpliRoute

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FAQ

Applying to Start-Up Chile

How much does Start-Up Chile invest?: Start-Up Chile's standard deal: Equity-free co-financing: Build CLP 15M (~$16K); Ignite CLP 30M (~$32K, plus possible CLP 20M extension); Growth CLP 75M (~$79K).
How much equity does Start-Up Chile take?: Start-Up Chile takes no equity.
When is the Start-Up Chile application deadline?: Application cycle: 2 generations a year (BIG calls, all three tracks at once). BIG 13 applications open 3 Nov 2026 at 13:00 GMT-3; no closing date published yet. BIG 12 closed 25 May 2026.
Where is Start-Up Chile based?: Start-Up Chile is headquartered in Santiago, Chile. The program runs hybrid.

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