Start-Up Chile

Start-Up Chile is a public business accelerator based in Santiago, Chile, founded in 2010. It aims to attract world-class entrepreneurs to establish their startups in Chile, utilizing the country as a launchpad for global expansion. Recognized as one of the largest and most diverse accelerators worldwide, Start-Up Chile accommodates up to 160 startups annually through two distinct programs: a pre-acceleration initiative for startups with female founders and a seed program for startups with less than three years of development. The accelerator focuses on various sectors, including e-commerce, software, social media, education, clean technology, advertising, applications, and information technology, fostering innovation and entrepreneurship within the region.

Patricia Hansen

Director, Acceleration

Sebastián Díaz

CEO

Past deals in Sustainability

Circular Pet

Grant in 2025
Circular Pet is a manufacturer specializing in sustainable, premium pet food. It produces highly nutritious meals for dogs, utilizing insect protein to provide hypoallergenic benefits, high digestibility, and immune support. This eco-friendly alternative to traditional meat-based diets allows pet owners to feed their dogs a healthier, more environmentally conscious option.

Reaquila

Grant in 2025
Reaquila is a digital platform that facilitates post-consumer packaging circularity, aiming to reduce waste and promote recycling. It educates consumers, recyclers, and businesses on environmental issues and provides workshops to enhance sustainability efforts. The company's core business involves enabling effective recycling through its platform, thereby contributing to a cleaner and more sustainable planet.

Otaria

Grant in 2025
Otaria is a business specializing in sustainability management services. It assists organizations in reducing their environmental, social, and corporate governance impacts by quantifying their sustainability performance, fostering empowerment, and accelerating transformative change. The company achieves this through collaboration with various stakeholders, academic insights, and innovative technology solutions. Otaria's services enable businesses to enhance their sustainability efforts, drive continuous improvement, and achieve long-term environmental goals, thereby contributing to a more resilient future.

Neutral Farming

Grant in 2024
Neutral Farming offers technology-driven solutions to the agricultural sector, emphasizing sustainability and carbon neutrality. The company utilizes Measurement, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) technology to assist fruit producers in adopting more sustainable farming practices. By monitoring soil conditions and providing agricultural insights along with georeferenced maps, Neutral Farming enables farmers to understand and manage their carbon footprints effectively. This approach supports the transition toward regenerative agriculture, ultimately aiming to enhance soil health and promote environmentally friendly farming practices.

SOLVERY

Pre Seed Round in 2023
At Solvery, we provide a digital platform for companies to efficiently manage the entire lifecycle of their electronic devices, sustainably.

ComeS

Grant in 2023
Through our Sustainable Supply Chain Software with Artificial Intelligence and Data Analysis, we connect suppliers with wholesale buyers. We help large companies to generate more local and sustainable purchases and suppliers to improve their access to the market. We have an exclusive platform for the food industry and another for the rest of the industries with two revenue models.

Flair - Air Analytics

Grant in 2022
Flair is a proptech and healthtech company that specializes in air quality monitoring and analytics. The company has developed a platform that provides real-time data and historical trends related to air quality, helping users understand the impact of air pollution on health and the environment. By fostering awareness and informed decision-making, Flair aims to improve overall well-being while promoting healthier indoor spaces. Their technology focuses on adapting environments to reduce energy consumption and carbon footprints, thereby creating wellness-oriented workplaces. Through advanced analytics and user-friendly interfaces, Flair supports businesses, governments, and individuals in minimizing their exposure to air pollution and enhancing their quality of life.

Peelon

Grant in 2021
Peelon offers biodegradable packaging solutions aimed at reducing food waste and plastic pollution in the fresh produce supply chain. By utilizing a proprietary blend of natural materials, Peelon creates a microclimate around fresh produce, effectively tripling its shelf life and maintaining its quality for extended periods. This innovation not only minimizes food waste but also decreases the frequency of transportation and storage, contributing to a reduced carbon footprint. Furthermore, Peelon's packaging is fully biodegradable and compostable, presenting an eco-friendly alternative to conventional packaging options.

Swarmob

Grant in 2021
Swarmob is a b-learning learning system that develops citizenship for global sustainability in K-12 schools and non-formal education by involving young people in the creation of collaborative projects with networks of schools and social organizations with an impact on UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDG).

GoodMeal

Pre Seed Round in 2021
GoodMeal operates an online platform designed to assist grocers in selling surplus food, thereby addressing food waste issues. By partnering with consumer-facing businesses such as stores and restaurants, GoodMeal enables these establishments to offer their surplus products at discounted prices through its app. Users can easily locate nearby participating stores and pick up their purchases, promoting both accessibility to fresh food and the reduction of store-level waste. This approach not only helps businesses minimize losses from unsold inventory but also provides consumers with affordable options for purchasing food that might otherwise go to waste.

Swarmob

Grant in 2021
Swarmob is a b-learning learning system that develops citizenship for global sustainability in K-12 schools and non-formal education by involving young people in the creation of collaborative projects with networks of schools and social organizations with an impact on UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDG).

Capta Hydro

Venture Round in 2020
Capta Hydro specializes in developing and commercializing integrated hardware and software IoT solutions aimed at enhancing the efficiency and precision of raw water distribution. The company offers innovative telemetry and automation equipment, which is supported by patents, to improve surface water management. By focusing on scalability, Capta Hydro addresses the gap between available and necessary water data sources. Its open water management software integrates various water data sources at multiple levels, including basin, distribution network, and large water users. Additionally, the company's technologies are designed to measure and monitor water levels in irrigation canals, thereby improving the efficiency of superficial water management and distribution infrastructure. This approach supports communities in achieving sustainable development amid the increasing challenges of limited water availability and rising demand for water resources.

The Earth Says_

Grant in 2019
The Earth Says operates an agrotech platform that connects farmers and beekeepers to enhance pollination efficiency. The company focuses on improving agricultural yields by providing a comprehensive analysis of field conditions and pollinator health. It employs monitoring technologies before and during the pollination process to ensure optimal hive quality and accessibility. By facilitating this interaction, The Earth Says aims to help farmers increase their crop profitability and reduce the risks associated with low production, ultimately contributing to improved income per hectare. The platform serves as a valuable resource for both farmers and beekeepers, promoting sustainable agricultural practices.

Remote Waters

Grant in 2019
Remote Waters specializes in designing, installing, and operating advanced water purification systems tailored for remote communities with limited access to potable water. The company focuses on delivering solutions that are both efficient and sustainable, utilizing the latest solar technology and Artificial Intelligence to optimize energy use, particularly in purifying seawater and brackish water through reverse osmosis. By enabling real-time adaptations to varying water sources and solar availability, Remote Waters minimizes operational costs and maintenance challenges, allowing for autonomous and remote-controlled system management. Their technology is particularly beneficial for disaster relief, agriculture, hydroponics, and rural communities, and the company also provides guidance on securing financial resources for water purification projects. Remote Waters seeks to engage with potential investors or partners to support its growth and expansion initiatives.

Invitta

Seed Round in 2018
Invitta transforms plastic waste into a high-performance construction material for manufacturing sustainable urban furniture for space implementation adapted to the social environment by involving the community in the process, reconnecting them with their common spaces and fomenting the recycle process. This same furniture with identity is available for the private market.

Qactus

Seed Round in 2018
Qactus is a manufacturer based in Providencia, Chile, specializing in three-dimensional printer filaments made from recycled plastic. The company provides a service that allows Digital Modeling & Fabrication Centers (FabLabs), businesses, and universities to recycle their 3D prints effectively. By transforming waste plastic into usable filament, Qactus helps customers reduce plastic waste while promoting sustainable practices in the 3D printing industry. Additionally, the company offers pots created from its recycled filament, further contributing to environmental sustainability through innovative technology.

Wenu Work

Grant in 2017
Wenu Work, founded in 2016 and based in Santiago, Chile, specializes in developing IoT technology aimed at improving energy efficiency for businesses. The company offers a range of solutions, including low-cost sensors that monitor energy consumption in real time, a web platform called Wenu Radar that enhances visibility and management of electrical usage, and a Wenu Dashboard designed to educate and engage users in sustainability efforts. Additionally, Wenu Work provides an API for seamless integration with management systems. By equipping companies with user-friendly tools, Wenu Work enables better decision-making related to energy efficiency, operational performance, and sustainability communication. The company's mission is to help organizations reduce their operational costs and carbon footprint while promoting a more sustainable future.

Climatenza

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Climatenza is a solar thermal company based in Santiago, Chile, founded in 2018. The company specializes in innovative technology solutions aimed at enhancing sustainability in energy. Climatenza focuses on generating electricity from solar energy through concentrating solar thermal technologies, providing high-value energy to utilities and heat for industrial applications. Additionally, the company offers renewable energy consultancy services, which include assessing energy needs, conducting feasibility studies, and developing strategies for integrating photovoltaic systems. By harnessing solar radiation for utility-grade hybrid electricity generation, Climatenza supports clients in transitioning to clean energy and contributes to efforts against climate change while fostering local community development.

Valopes

Seed Round in 2015
Valopes focuses on facilitating climate action through data and information for organizations. Its cloud-based platform digitizes environmental processes and documentation, enabling companies to monitor their energy, materials, water, and waste usage. By connecting enterprises and ensuring transparency, Valopes tracks environmental footprints and automates reporting for regulatory compliance and certifications. The platform also identifies synergies to enhance resource value, thereby supporting organizations in their climate-positive strategies. Additionally, Valopes provides tools for waste management by allowing users to document and connect with waste service providers, streamlining the collection and reporting of waste data. This comprehensive approach aims to provide valuable insights that aid businesses in their transition to NetZero.

Oceana

Seed Round in 2014
Oceana is an international non-profit organization dedicated to protecting and revitalizing the world's oceans.

Ecociclus

Seed Round in 2014
Ecociclus is a Colombia-based virtual waste marketplace that facilitates the buying, selling, and disposal of various types of waste, including recyclable, potentially recyclable, and non-recyclable materials. The platform allows companies to identify competitive alternatives for marketing and managing their waste through a virtual auction system. By connecting enterprises with responsible buyers, sellers, and disposal services, Ecociclus aims to optimize waste management processes. The company emphasizes the importance of reducing landfill contributions and encourages clients to utilize recycled materials in their production chains, thereby promoting environmental sustainability and aiding in climate change mitigation.

Elementa Energy Solutions

Seed Round in 2014
1.2 billion people globally do not have access to electricity. Our patent-protected solar tracking mirror system generates electricity in a thermo-electric process to serve the energy needs of the world’s most underserved populations in a sustainable and cost-effective way. We have designed our product for the rural settings.

allGreenup

Seed Round in 2014
An application that simplifies and motivates citizens to have a sustainable behavior. We have presence in Chile, Argentina and Mexico. Our users gain points for recycling, riding their bikes, sharing the car and reading tips, this points can then be trade for discounts, free tickets for recreational activities and donations.

Emitless

Seed Round in 2014
Emitless is a green technology company that specializes in cleaning catalytic converters, a critical component in reducing vehicle emissions. The firm offers a unique method that not only cleans these converters but also contributes to environmental sustainability by lowering harmful emissions. Through its innovative approach, Emitless aims to enhance the efficiency of catalytic converters, thereby supporting cleaner air and a healthier planet.

Power Africa

Seed Round in 2014
Power Africa is a full service energy company with social emphasis on increasing access to electricity in rural areas of Africa.

The City Game

Seed Round in 2014
The City Game is a computer game designed to encourage users to engage in sustainable actions that positively impact the environment and society. Through its web application, it provides users with opportunities to discover meaningful actions, locate physical places where they can contribute, and earn points as they participate. The platform combines learning and entertainment, making it an engaging way for individuals to make a difference while being rewarded for their efforts.

Seeder

Pre Seed Round in 2013
Seeder offers zero-cost solar financing solutions for commercial and industrial rooftops and connects these projects to the project investors and structures power purchase agreements to get the building's savings of 10-15% on the electricity. Seeder leverage a diverse network of pre-qualified vendors and has the ability to collect multiple quotes and proposals. Seeder also offers advisory and development services to facilitate on and off-site power purchase transactions for solar and other renewable energy procurement in China. It helps corporations lower their electricity bills by up to 20%, boost their visibility, and reduce their carbon footprint all while achieving their global renewable energy goals

Children of the Elements

Seed Round in 2013
Our pioneer product is an interactive children’s story series on iPad, to teach children and parents about sustainability. Lyrical, engaging stories, with hand-painted illustrations, carrying a special message for children about the wonders of our world and the complexity of globalization.

Bureo

Seed Round in 2013
Bureo Inc. is a company based in Santiago, Chile, that specializes in designing and manufacturing sustainable skateboards and related products, such as T-shirts, bottles, and wheels. Founded in 2013, Bureo utilizes recyclable plastic waste, particularly nylon fishing nets, sourced from local communities and coastlines. By transforming this waste into high-quality skateboards, Bureo addresses ocean pollution while promoting recycling and job creation within the region. The company's commitment to sustainability enables ethically conscious consumers to support environmentally friendly practices and contribute to the reduction of fishing net pollution. Bureo offers its products online, appealing to a market that values transparency and innovation in manufacturing.

Sensoraide

Seed Round in 2013
Sensoraide is a technology company focused on enhancing agricultural productivity through the use of Internet of Things technologies. It offers a remote monitoring platform that helps farmers optimize their yields and improve the quality of their products while conserving resources. The company's solutions include specialized sensor network hardware that can be easily deployed to measure various environmental parameters, with data transmitted wirelessly to the cloud. Users can access both real-time and historical data via user-friendly visuals on desktop or mobile devices, along with customizable analytics and reports. Additionally, Sensoraide provides an alert notification system that sends updates via SMS and email when conditions deviate from optimal levels, allowing farmers to prevent crop failures and reduce expenses effectively.

SYLLETA

Seed Round in 2013
SYLLETA is a Toronto-based company focused on developing cost-effective and eco-friendly solutions for the marine industry, particularly targeting the aquaculture and shipping sectors. With the global population expected to exceed 9 billion by 2050, the demand for fisheries and marine transportation is anticipated to rise significantly. SYLLETA aims to address these challenges by providing innovative technologies that promote healthy fish farming practices and reduce operational costs within the marine transportation industry. The company's offerings include interfacial chemistry services and consulting, alongside patented solutions for liposomal encapsulation of nanomaterials and high-resolution chemical imaging. Through these advancements, SYLLETA seeks to support aquaculturists in managing their operations sustainably and efficiently.

Nafasi Systems

Seed Round in 2013
Nafasi Systems is focused on addressing the challenge of rural electrification in developing nations, where over 1.4 billion individuals currently lack access to electricity. The company designs and provides rural off-grid energy generation systems that utilize mobile technology and solar power. By harnessing these innovative energy solutions, Nafasi Systems aims to improve energy access for underserved communities, ultimately contributing to their social and economic development.

Rebound Technologies

Seed Round in 2013
Rebound Technologies, Inc. specializes in the manufacturing and supply of advanced thermal energy storage systems tailored for commercial refrigeration and off-grid cooling applications. Founded in 2012 and based in Commerce City, Colorado, the company offers innovative products such as IcePoint, which integrates an embedded thermal energy storage system to significantly reduce cooling costs for supermarkets, and SunChill, designed for agricultural needs in developing regions. SunChill effectively converts solar thermal energy into refrigeration, enhancing agricultural productivity by rapidly cooling harvested crops and maintaining their quality at local markets. Rebound Technologies emphasizes customized solutions that utilize renewable resources and waste heat capture, aiming to improve energy efficiency and reduce costs while supporting self-sustaining business models. The company's initiatives are currently backed by research grants from the U.S. Federal Government.

InnSania

Seed Round in 2013
nnSania is a company that thinks, develops and implements sanitation solutions from a sustainable approach. Aware of the permanent sanitary emergency in which thousands of millions live today, our first development is BIS, a bathroom module that provides health, dignity and self-sufficiency through the reuse of water and waste.

Passionistas

Seed Round in 2013
Passionistas operates a user-to-user platform dedicated to buying and selling pre-owned personal luxury goods. The website facilitates transactions between individuals while integrating charitable support into its business model. Passionistas aims to promote sustainability and create better opportunities for people through its operations. The company envisions a future where business serves as a catalyst for social, environmental, and economic benefits, aligning luxury consumption with positive societal impact.

Pitadela

Seed Round in 2013
Pitadela is an organic food club that focuses on promoting healthy eating and sustainability. Founded in July 2012, the company provides users with curated kits containing organic foods that have been selected, evaluated, and commented on by experts in the field. These kits are designed to not only offer high-quality products but also to emphasize sustainable production methods and their environmental and social impacts. By delivering expert information and various organic snacks, Pitadela aims to educate users about healthy eating choices while supporting sustainable agricultural practices.

Sustainatopia.com

Seed Round in 2013
Sustainatopia.com is an event organization company dedicated to promoting environmental sustainability through a comprehensive multi-day fusion event. This event combines a conference with a diverse festival, bringing together a global community focused on social, financial, and environmental impact. By fostering collaboration among various stakeholders, Sustainatopia.com aims to facilitate discussions and initiatives that embody the principles of sustainability year-round. The organization emphasizes the importance of addressing ecological challenges while also recognizing the economic opportunities that a sustainable approach presents for the future. Through its events, Sustainatopia.com seeks to inspire a collective movement towards better practices that benefit both people and the planet.

Oroeco

Seed Round in 2012
Oroeco Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that provides a service aimed at helping individuals and their networks combat climate change through informed decision-making. Founded in 2011, Oroeco offers an information management platform that consolidates personal spending and investment data to assess their climate impacts using environmental life-cycle assessment data. The platform assigns carbon values to everyday purchases, investments, and lifestyle choices, allowing users to understand and reduce their carbon footprints. By engaging users with personalized insights and rewards for sustainable actions, Oroeco fosters a community focused on aligning daily choices with environmental values. The service encourages constructive competition among friends and family, promoting collective efforts towards sustainability. Through its user-friendly tools, Oroeco aims to simplify the process of making environmentally-conscious decisions and to incentivize individuals to contribute positively to climate action.

EcoSwarm

Seed Round in 2012
EcoSwarm is a multi-sided platform that connects people, information, & resources in the sustainability sector. It combines the core features of LinkedIn (networking), Amazon (marketing), & StumbleUpon (content-sharing) into a purpose-built solution for the global green economy, a $5T industry. It helps consumers discover their green interests; professionals with showcasing their skills; organizations with marketing their products & services; and advertisers with connecting to a niche audience.

OneSeed Expeditions

Seed Round in 2012
OneSeed Expeditions is a travel agency dedicated to creating meaningful travel experiences through trekking and multi-sport adventures globally. The company emphasizes the importance of investing in people by providing professional training and equitable employment opportunities for guides and porters. By partnering with local communities, OneSeed ensures that tourism benefits local economies, offering guides, porters, and entrepreneurs a stable source of income. This approach not only enhances the travel experience but also fosters sustainable practices that support local development.

Boardganics

Seed Round in 2012
Boardganics manufactures custom-made skis, snowboards, surfboards and longboards. These boards are made from Colihue, more known as the Chilean bamboo which is more flexible, durable and friendlier to the environment than the commonly used Canadian Maple. We offer the customers the chance to create their own boards that will cater to their specific needs with different shapes, sizes, flexibility and designs.

Chu Shu

Seed Round in 2012
Chu Shu makes SILVER LININGS--shoe liners that extend the life of shoes and keep feet odor-free. We see our business as an opportunity to make a positive change on the environment. We hope to make the world a better place, one pair of smelly shoes at a time.

Reko Global Water

Seed Round in 2012
Reko Global Water is engaged in addressing the global water shortage by identifying water assets and developing innovative, eco-friendly technologies aimed at increasing the availability of potable water. The company has chosen Chile as its initial market, leveraging the country's strategic location in the Pacific Rim and its abundant water resources. Through its initiatives, Reko Global Water seeks to contribute to sustainable water solutions and enhance access to clean drinking water worldwide.

Efizity

Seed Round in 2011
Efizity is a service company based in Chile that specializes in energy efficiency and sustainability. It operates as a subsidiary of Colbún S.A. and positions itself as a leader in a market that increasingly demands innovative solutions for various sectors, including real estate, commercial, industrial, and energy. Efizity offers a homeowner-oriented platform that helps users understand their energy and water consumption through personalized monthly reports. These reports benchmark individual energy use against neighbors, aiming to foster significant changes in consumption behavior and promote energy efficiency strategies. Additionally, the company provides a comprehensive range of services, encompassing project design, operation, and maintenance, to enhance competitiveness in energy utilization for its clients.

Kodkod

Seed Round in 2011
Kodkod is a unique establishment in Chile that combines a restaurant with a commitment to sustainable tourism and community development. It is recognized as a pioneer in eco-friendly practices, having received certification from the Smart Voyager Sustainable Tourism program. The organization focuses on promoting wildlife conservation and fostering positive relationships between people and their environment. Kodkod offers a Woodland Pavilion for workshops and courses that align with its mission, providing a safe and inspiring setting complemented by quality food and welcoming service. As a living-learning environment, Kodkod engages visitors in experiential education about human ecology and the importance of sustainability, aiming to enhance awareness of both environmental issues and personal well-being. Through its various activities and initiatives, Kodkod seeks to contribute to the healthy development of the local community and promote a balanced coexistence with nature.

Alcanzar Solar

Seed Round in 2011
Alcanzar Solar is a provider of renewable technologies focused on making a significant environmental impact by reducing the cost of solar products. The company aims to achieve extreme affordability in solar technology, striving for a level of accessibility comparable to that of cellular phones. Currently, Alcanzar Solar’s projects emphasize solar thermal water heaters and solar water purification and desalinization systems. Future plans include the development of small-scale solar cooling solutions for the preservation of vaccinations and perishable foods, particularly in Africa and Asia. Additionally, the company is committed to sharing its technology to foster the creation of local small businesses capable of manufacturing these systems independently.

KRAFTWERK

Seed Round in 2011
KRAFTWERK Renewable Power Solutions designs and builds power plants based on renewable energy. We create tailored solutions which satisfy individual customers' specific needs offer private or institutional investors attractive investment opportunities By optimizing energy costs and enabling the profitable sale of electricity, we create new business opportunities. We provide detailed site analysis and feasibility studies to find the best renewable power solution which suits your needs. We manage all aspects of project implementation through to turnkey completion. We tap into the full potential of subsidies and ensure financing through private and institutional investors. When holding shares in our power plants, we also act as an energy supplier. We focus on solutions which offer strong ecological as well as economic benefits. Making renewable power solutions "happen" is our ambition... especially in fast-developing nations with significant renewable energy potential. This is our contribution to accelerate a worldwide use of renewable energy.

Sanivation

Seed Round in 2011
Sanivation Inc. is a sanitation services provider based in Naivasha, Kenya, focused on enhancing the dignity, health, and environment of urbanizing communities in East Africa. Established in 2014, the company specializes in waste collection, treatment, and transformation, converting waste into affordable fuel. By installing toilets in homes and collecting human waste, Sanivation transforms it into charcoal briquettes, which serve as a low-cost fuel source. This approach not only improves public health and sanitation but also promotes environmental sustainability by offering a clean and efficient alternative to traditional fuel. The company’s innovative solutions address the pressing sanitation challenges faced by growing urban populations, fostering healthier living conditions and contributing to overall community well-being.

Greenopedia

Seed Round in 2011
Greenopedia is a resource designed for individuals seeking to adopt healthier and more sustainable lifestyles without the time to navigate complex information. The platform offers well-researched articles that provide practical tips for making safer choices and avoiding harmful toxins in daily life. In addition to informative content, Greenopedia curates a selection of products featured in its articles, allowing users to easily shop for items that align with their newly acquired knowledge. This combination of educational resources and curated shopping options empowers customers to make informed decisions about their health and environment.

Mycorium Biotech

Mycorium Biotech is focused on upcycling waste to produce bioleather, a sustainable alternative to synthetic leather. By utilizing a fungal biotech platform, the company transforms discarded materials into a biodegradable, mycelium-based product aimed at addressing the environmental challenges faced by the fashion industry, which is known for its significant pollution levels. Mycorium Biotech promotes responsible production and consumption practices in line with sustainability goals, providing eco-friendly materials that allow consumers to choose garments made from organic bioleather.

M4Life

M4Life is a biotechnology company specializing in soil restoration and crop enhancement. It has developed a proprietary, non-GMO microbiological process that involves bio-training microbes to improve plant resilience under stressful conditions like drought, salinity, or high temperatures. These bio-trained microbes are applied to seeds, benefiting plants and restoring degraded soils. The company's solution increases crop yields by up to 44%, enhances nutritional content, and sequesters CO2, thereby combating deforestation and land degradation.
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