21 Chilean SMEs take part in Hannover Messe, the world's leading technology trade fair
They will join the sessions of the Global Innovation Summit (GIS 2025), a key event in the international sphere of R+D+i, where they can connect with the Eureka community, one of the largest public networks of international cooperation in this field.
This year, 21 Chilean SMEs are participating in the Global Innovation Summit (GIS 2025), a key event in the international field of Research, Development and Innovation (R+D+i), which is being celebrated from today at Hannover Messe, in Germany, one of the world's most important fairs in industrial and technological development. This is thanks to the support of Corfo and various programs in conjunction with the German government, the Chilean - German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (AHK Chile), and the German International Cooperation Agency (GIZ).
On this occasion, GIS 2025 will bring together SMEs, large companies, investors, and government representatives from all around the world and it will be a great opportunity for Chilean representatives to connect with the Eureka community, one of the largest public international cooperation networks in R+D+i, to explore new avenues of collaboration among companies from more than 45 countries.
From this Chilean delegation, 12 SMEs are part of the "Innovation Mission to Germany - April 2025" , a technological prospecting tour led by AHK Chile with the support of Corfo. The itinerary includes their participation in the Hannover Messe fair and visits to leading companies in Artificial Intelligence, Digitization, Carbon Neutrality, Automation and Industry 4.0, in places like Blomberg, Verl, Bremen, among others.
The 12 startups are: Rubetec; GTC; IMASPA; INDUACRIL; Invexsa; K2; Phinet; Salfa Montajes; Fenway; Perez y Perez; Covepa and Eprime.
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"This will be a very fruitful event since it is the first time that Chile is bringing such a large delegation of companies to the Global Innovation Summit of the Eureka Network to find partners with the aim of developing technological and innovative solutions. There will be matchmaking instances, pitch sessions for these companies to present their innovation projects and what type of companies they are looking for to develop them together," said the Innovation Manager of Corfo, Jocelyn Olivari.
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He added that, "We will also present on the opportunities we have as a country to invest in R&D, and calls will be announced such as, for example, the call for innovation in circular value creation, where we will support with funding."
Commercial Association with Germany (PBG)
From the Chilean delegation, another nine national SMEs are participating this week in Hannover Messe, in Germany, beneficiaries of Partnering in Business with Germany (PBG), an initiative driven by Corfo, the German government, and the German International Cooperation Agency (GIZ) to strengthen the internationalization of national small and medium-sized enterprises. To date, nearly 300 local companies have successfully completed this program.
"Strengthening commercial and technological ties is fundamental to the competitiveness of Chilean companies, because learning about innovative production experiences allows us to access key solutions to move towards sustainable development. To date, we have a network of alumni of 300 managers from Chilean SMEs, who have managed to familiarize themselves with the German market, and establish commercial relations", highlighted the Manager of Territorial Development, Claudio Maggi.
During the visit, the PBG delegation will participate in a series of activities to deepen their understanding of local economic strategies, digital transformation, and industrial innovation in Germany. They will also be conducting B2B meetings with companies of interest present at the fair.
It should be noted that the PBG allows beneficiaries to participate in a specialized training program and a three-week trip to that country to connect with potential German strategic partners: they conduct workshops, and receive specialized training, provided by a certified German training center, to strengthen their skills in business management, commercial project development, and international relations.
Currently, the call for the PBG is open, until this April 7. In this version, the focus is on sectors such as renewable energies, energy efficiency, ecodesign, circular economy, sustainable buildings, electric mobility and ecopackaging.