ProChile USA

🚀 Lab4+ 2024: Connecting Innovators Across Borders! 🌍 This year, ProChile organized an incredible edition of #Lab4+ in Santiago, bringing together groundbreaking companies from Chile, Peru, Mexico, and Colombia. As Chile holds the presidency of the Pacific Alliance, it has been an exceptional opportunity to connect these innovators with key importers, investors, and business leaders from Europe, North America, and Inter- Alliance. We are especially grateful to those who joined us from the USA for this tremendous event. Mariah Ramos, Raimundo Diaz, Chris Burry, and John Riley III. Your participation has been invaluable in making this experience a success! Additionally, we would like to thank Charly Esnal, Boris Daniel Lancheros Monsalve, and Alejandro Martinez-Ramos, CPSP, for their valuable insights on investment and international expansion during the panel moderated by our Trade Commissioner in Miami. #Lab4Plus #Innovation

The soft-landing program for 5 Chilean tech companies in New York has successfully come to an end. Over the course of one month, participants engaged in mentorship sessions with local experts and wrapped up with a fruitful trade mission. This included gaining insights into New York's tech ecosystem and regulatory landscape, visiting leading companies, attending networking events, and presenting their innovations during an exciting pitch night. Programs like this are essential for enhancing the global competitiveness of Chilean companies and positioning Chile as a leader in innovation and entrepreneurship. Congratulations to the participating startups for their dedication and hard work. We remain committed to supporting Chilean entrepreneurship! Cebra 🦓 Andrés Vicente Durandeau Lalanne Phillip Roe Vincent Depassier Edwin Vargas P.

The city of Washington, DC, welcomed a delegation of pisco-producing companies from the Atacama and Coquimbo regions as part of a mission organized by ProChile. Over the course of three days, we worked to highlight the unique flavor and tradition of our pisco, connect visiting producers with key players in the U.S. market and promote this iconic spirit as a premium product on an international level. The mission included the following activities: 🌟 Seminar and Trade Event: An educational and business-focused experience showcasing the unique characteristics of pisco, featuring a guided tasting and networking opportunities with local importers and distributors. 🍸 Trade/Happy Hour: A social event blending a relaxed atmosphere with the promotion of Chilean brands, networking rounds, and pisco-based cocktail tastings. 🛒 Point-of-Sale Activation: Aimed at increasing pisco's visibility in strategic retail locations. We extend our gratitude to Pisco Chile and its General Manager, Claudio Escobar for their participation in this mission, as well as to all the producers who joined us to help pisco conquer new markets! #ProChile #PiscoChile #FirstSpirit Pisquera ABA, Gustavo Arancibia Roncagliolo Destilería Nacional SpA., Jahir Carrillo Axell Rivera Sanguinetti Cooperativa Capel, Alvaro González Fernández

Yesterday, we had the honor of hosting “Made by Chileans” in Miami, as part of the "Hazte Local" mission organized by Banco Bci, AmCham Chile and Endeavor Chile! In addition, we held a vibrant networking event and celebrated the launch of ChileFlorida, an organization that brings together the Chilean community in Florida. We’re excited to collaborate with them to support Chilean companies and entrepreneurs in their internationalization efforts. Special thanks to Banco Bci for their sponsorship, as well as Pisco Chile, and Viña Perez Cruz for their support. We continue working to strengthen the ties between Chile and USA 🇨🇱 🇺🇸

ProChile Los Angeles held this week the Chile-Mexico Mixer. A promotional event in conjunction with Mexico, where two countries together support their respective iconic industries in the city of Los Angeles. ProChile together with Wines of Chile / Vinos de Chile brought a representation of 10 Chilean wineries and 4 Pisco companies, and Consulate General of Mexico in LA brought 10 tequila and mezcal companies, with an attendance of 100 special guests representing restaurants, bars and the wine&spirits industry of this region of the US, with the strategic collaboration of the Latino Restaurant Association. The activity also included a Wine Master Class with Somellier Fahara Zamorano and a Tequila Master-Class with Sonia Espínola de la Llave from the National Chamber of the Tequila Industry. The event is part of the commemoration of the 25 years of the Chile-Mexico free trade agreement, and the 20 years of the Chile-USA free trade agreement, collaboratively building business opportunities in Los Angeles and California. We specially appreciate your participation Mr. Francisco Leal, Consul General of Chile in Los Ángeles; Consulate General of México in Los Ángeles; Mr. Carlos González Gutiérrez, Consul General of México in Los Ángeles; Jacobeth Hernandez M., Consul of México in Los Ángeles; Alfonso Undurraga, President Wines of Chile; Julio Alonso Ducci, Director Wines of Chile in USA; Lilly Rocha CMP, CMM, CEO of Latino restaurants Association; Viña Concha y Toro; Viña Valle Secreto Vina Errazuriz; VIK Chile - Winery & Luxury Hotel; De Martino; Koyle Family Vineyards; Viña Arboleda; Viña Miguel Torres; Viña TerraNoble Wines Toral Wines & Spirits; Pisco Sol de Chile; Pisco Control; Catan Pisco, Pisco Mistral; Andrés Lehuede, Head North-America Prochile; Ian Frederick, Trade Commissioner Prochile Los Ángeles

With IRONMAN, the city of Valdivia in southern Chile becomes an international meeting point for athletes and visitors. More than a challenge, it is a unique window to the charms of southern Chile. The natural beauty and the warmth of our people come together to welcome athletes and travelers from all over the world.🥇Join us and discover why Valdivia is the ideal place to experience sport and culture. @IronMan70.3 🌊🏊♂️  #UnidosPorElDeporte #IRONMAN703Valdivia #AnythingIsPossible #IRONMANtri #ElTriatlonDeTodosLosChilenos ProChile @prochile_los_rios @ironman70.3valdivia @ironman

The Consulate General of Mexico in Los Angeles and ProChile are pleased to invite you to our “Chile-Mexico Mixer: Fine Chilean wines and Mexican spirits tasting". A blend of two nations, two industries, in one unique event. Together with Wines of Chile, the Latino Restaurant Association, and the The National Chamber of the Tequila Industry, our exclusive cocktail-reception for wine and spirits industry professionals and businesses is a unique occasion to enjoy the activities we’ve prepared for restaurant industry professionals. Come enjoy the golden hour networking with other restaurant industry professionals in this relaxed rooftop in LA’s trendy Arts District!  RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/d498aX2Y 

A fruitful week for 10 innovative Chilean companies in Miami!! The fifth cohort of ProChile’s and CORFO | Chilean Economic Development Agency #GoGlobal Program, featuring Acústica Marina SpA, UPAGO, Rubtec, Rocketbot Robotic Process Automation (RPA), Pegasi, Swetekno Latam SAS BIC, Candel Medical Company (SUP'23), GUAYACÁN SOLUTIONS, OK to Shop, and Vehice Lab, gained critical insights into entering the U.S. market and connected with key players in South Florida’s vibrant business ecosystem. The week included sessions covering essential topics, from product-market fit and pitch training to the local vibrant ecosystem for innovation and technology companies. A huge thank you to the teams at ProChile USA, CIC, and IMPACTIFI⚙️ for their tremendous work, as well as our local partners for their invaluable support!! We’re also excited to highlight the signing of our MOU with The Venture Mentoring Team enabling more companies to receive mentorship for growth in the U.S. market. Key highlights included: - Meetings with investors and successful entrepreneurs, sharing insights on scaling in the U.S. - A demo pitch to showcase innovations and engage with future mentors. - Industry site visits for firsthand experience of the local business landscape. - Customized 1:1 meetings. Here’s to continued collaboration and success in expanding our innovative reach! 🚀 🇨🇱 🇺🇸 eMerge Americas Silvia Clarke Lab22c Saif Ishoof Florida International University Miami Dade College PortMiami Miami Airport LLC Leon Medical Centers SelectFlorida Venture Miami | Department of Economic Innovation and Development Miami-Dade County International Trade Consortium #imcritical Dr. Gabriela Geron #Innovation #ChileanCompanies #Miami #USMarket #Partnerships #GoGlobal2024

This week ProChile brought artificial intelligence solutions and cutting-edge technologies from Chile to the Los Angeles-California innovation ecosystem, with this new delegation “Investment Readiness LA 2024”. 5 outstanding companies had a comprehensive market entry program to create high value networks, pitch and refine their value propositions with investors, and address strategic topics on business valuation, options for raising funds, IP, taxation, suggested legal structures, transfer pricing and how it all relates to the Chile-U.S. Double Tax Treaty. ✅ ACOT Systems, AI-based wildfire detection and management platform. Gonzalo Alcaíno Cruz ✅ DROVID Technologies Commercial Surveillance & Protection. Cristian León Ibarra ✅ INNERVYCS - Pioneering AI-Driven Off-road Autonomy for enhanced and safer navigation Ian Hughes, Juan Contreras Noce ✅ Reite, AI-powered Autonomous Stores, Sebastian Muñoz Arriaza ✅ VMOVE, Intelligent mobility platform for shared transportation. Carlos Lecourtois 👊 Congratulations and thanks to all the founders for this amazing experience! Special thanks to our strategic partners for making this program possible Michael McClune, Chris Lynch and Darren Eng of LAVA Los Angeles Venture Association, connecting the delegation with leading organizations and prominent LA executives and entrepreneurs: Jasmine Foroutan - Pitch Genius; Binti Yost and Weston Krider-KPMG ; Kayvon Moshiri - Plug and Play Tech Center; Kenji (Ken) Funahashi - Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati; Daniel Wu - O'Melveny & Myers LLP; Emi Wayner - Google, Startups & VC; Roberto Martinez - Braven; Ivy A C Bliss - Brand LA; Matthew Douglas and Sree B. - HSBC Global Innovative Banking; Frank Mastronuzzi and Eleazar JAVIER Saldivia - PunchUP Ventures; Garrett Gilbertson - SUM Ventures; Pablo Osorio Martini - ClearClub; James Cummings and Matthew Kolkin - VP London & Partners; Stacyann P. Russell - Executive Director of I-HUB Core West USC. Our Los Angeles office lead but its Trade Commissioner IAN FREDERICK, and Angel Gallardo Montiel, continue to connect our vibrant ecosystem of entrepreneurship, innovation and technology companies with the opportunities and networks of the California ecosystems (Silicon Valley and Los Angeles).

Congratulations to Paula Ossandón for this recognition! As a board member of Corporación Chilena del Documental CCDoc, and Director of the Chilean Documentary Sector Brand, CHILEDOC, Paula was invited to join the board of the International Documentary Association IDA. The United States is a key market for Chilean documentaries, and Chiledoc has consistently worked to strengthen its presence and impact in the region.