Start Up Chile SCALE
Award Amount
- $60,000,000 CLP (approx. $90,000 USD)
- 70% of expenses paid by Startup Chile, team must cover 30%
Location
Length
Additional Benefits
- Validate your idea, build an MVP and get ready for the next level of investment
- Workshops and training from experienced entrepreneurs and mentors
- Free coworking space in Santiago
- Perks such as discounted airfare, free cloud hosting, software assistance, etc.
- Network with other international startup companies
- Demo Day
- 1-year resident visa for founder and one team member specified in the application
Who Can Apply
- Female-led, globally-oriented, scalable startups
- Startups less than 6 months old and in the idea or early-MVP stage
- All participants must be over 18 years of age
- Must be fluent in English, basic Spanish recommended (program held in English)
- Must have own health insurance for the duration of the program
- Not accepting consulting, import/export, franchises and other non-scalable businesses
Selection Criteria
- Applications in English preferred
- Pitch video
- Introduce your team and show your passion, energy and dedication
- Concisely explain your idea and how it solves a problem for your target market
Application Process
- Written application
- 2-minute pitch video
- Letter of recommendation from a mentor, fellow entrepreneur, teacher, or colleague
- Possible videoconference interview
Conditions
- Grant will be delivered as reimbursement for eligible project expenses
- Applicant must contribute at least 10% (approx. $1,725 USD) towards project
- Beneficiary (the female founder) must be:
- 100% dedicated to the project (not in school or working outside jobs)
- Willing to relocate to Santiago for the entire 12-week program
- Allow an additional month to take care of legal paperwork
- Must have valid residence visa to enter Chile
- Give back to the startup community through the Founders Lab
- Terms and Conditions
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