ProChile, the Chilean government’s export promotion agency, announces the Innovation Summit Chile–Dubai 2025, a flagship initiative designed to showcase the full potential of Chile’s technology ecosystem at Expand North Star 2025, the world’s largest startup event, taking place from October 12 to 15, 2025, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
This initiative highlights Chile’s ability to deliver cutting-edge solutions across key sectors such as Software as a Service (SaaS), Climate Tech, Retail Tech, Clean Tech, Artificial Intelligence, Software Products, EdTech, AgriTech, Robotics, Mine Tech, Food Tech, and FinTech, among others.
The Chilean delegation will be led by Ignacio Fernández, General Directorof ProChile; Pablo Zamora, Co-Founder of The Not Company and President of Fundación Chile; and Sharif Chacoff, Trade Commissioner of ProChile in the United Arab Emirates.
Together, they will participate in high-level meetings, institutional activities, and strategic panels aimed at strengthening the presence of Chilean innovation in the Gulf region and connecting Chilean entrepreneurs with international partners and investors.
“The Innovation Summit Chile–Dubai 2025 marks a milestone for Chile’s innovation ecosystem. Through this initiative, we bring together some of the country’s most disruptive technology companies and connect them with investors, partners, and key players from around the world,” said Ignacio Fernández, Director General of ProChile.
Featured Companies Representing Chile
The delegation of the Innovation Summit Chile–Dubai 2025 will present the country’s most promising innovations:
- Chucao Technology (www.chucaotech.com) – Creator of Nanolyx, a nanobubble injection system that improves copper recovery by +7.3% in pilot tests, reducing reagent use and environmental impact.
- Ancestral Technologies (www.ancestraltech.com) – Developer of Kolonize, modular agricultural systems for food production in extreme environments. Clients: Syngenta, Corteva, Bayer, and SQM. Holds a signed LOI with NASA for crop testing.
- InsightPlay AI (www.insightplay.ai) – Agentic AI solutions that transform users into fans, boosting engagement and retention across sports, media, and entertainment platforms.
- Isolcork SPA (www.isolcork.com) – Sustainable cork coatings for thermal insulation, energy efficiency, and comfort in buildings.
- LAB ICT (labict.cl) – SaaS platforms and digital twins for climate adaptation and smart urban planning, using AI, AR, and VR for better decision-making.
- MedibleGo (www.mediblego.com) – AI-powered tools that turn customer insights into growth strategies, helping banks reduce acquisition costs and enhance SME engagement.
- OK to Shop (www.okto.shop) – Real-time barcode verification for halal compliance, allergens, and nutritional information, empowering retailers and consumers.
- UmmIA (Tu Clase) (www.ummia.ai) – Non-profit AI-based educational platform that generates lessons, units, and assessments, optimizing teaching time and improving education quality.
- Symbiosis Biotek (www.sysbiotek.com) – Microencapsulation technology to protect and enhance bioactive compounds in food, nutraceutical, and cosmetic products.
- SSINDEX (www.ssindex.com) – AI-powered stakeholder index to validate sustainability performance and support international certification processes.
- Valuelist (www.valuelist.cl) – SaaS solution that consolidates asset data with hybrid AI tools for asset management, onboarding, and optimization.
- Work Mining Technology (www.wmtechnologies.cl) – Developer of Magic Eye, the first laser scanner for internal pipeline monitoring (ILI) without halting operations.Strategic Context and Opportunity
Thanks to the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between Chile and the United Arab Emirates, along with memorandums of understanding with the Dubai and Abu Dhabi Chambers of Commerce, there are exceptional conditions to project Chile’s offering to the world from this region.In this context, ProChile’s support enables participating companies to hold meetings with key players in the international ecosystem, providing strategic guidance, market intelligence, and adaptation support. This initiative ensures greater visibility through Chile’s National Pavilion, facilitates access to high-level networking opportunities, and helps companies seek financing to scale internationally.
Meet Chile at Expand North StarVisitors and potential partners are invited to meet the Chilean delegation at Hall 8, Dubai Harbour. Representatives will be available throughout the event for business meetings, product demonstrations, and networking opportunities.Delegation Contact:
Sharif Chacoff
Trade Commissioner – ProChile UAE
Email: schacoff@prochile.gob.cl
