ELSA: The Peruvian startup to prevent workplace harassment is the winner of the Demo Day of Start-Up Chile
Eight startups that have gone through the BIG acceleration program had the opportunity to make their pitch at EtM Day. Solutions ranged from Fintech to Edtech and Agtech.
The public accelerator of Corfo, Start-Up Chile, hosted a new Demo Day in the context of the entrepreneurship and innovation gathering, EtM Day. Eight startups that have gone through their BIG program - from the first generation to the current, BIG 8 - were selected to present their pitch.
The winner of this instance was the Peruvian startup ELSA (Workplaces Without Harassment), a data-based digital tool that allows companies to identify and assess the risks of workplace harassment and design a specific prevention strategy based on the needs of the organization.
"ELSA is a digital tool that enters Chile at a precise moment to assist in the implementation of the Karin Law and promote a commitment to the prevention of harassment and sexual harassment in the workplace. This acknowledgment makes us happy and we feel that it is also a recognition of the value and contribution of what we have been building," commented Marlene Molero, CEO and co-founder of ELSA.
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The Argentine Edtech, Notnini, which allows students to learn to program in schools through a game, was recognized as the Startup with the Most Impact, while the Most Innovative was the Agtech, Tru Market Blockchain, also from Peru, which generates smart contracts for global agricultural trade.
The fintech companies Preauth and Yativo also participated, as well as the Edtech AkademiApp, the logistics solution Ninja Hubs, and the retail solution OK to Shop.
Start-Up Chile holds its Demo Day twice a year and, on this occasion and for the first time ever, it was open to the public.
A PORTFOLIO WITH DIFFERENT NATIONALITIES.
The Demo Day is our opportunity to showcase the diversity and impact of the startups we have within the portfolio of Start-Up Chile. These are ventures that place technology at the heart of their value proposition, entrepreneurs who, when faced with a problem, think of innovative ways they can use technology to provide a solution for people.
"It is very inspiring to see all the progress that these startups have achieved, regardless of whether they went through our program years ago or are still in the process of acceleration, and it motivates us to continue providing support to more startups from Chile and around the world," said Javiera Araneda, manager of Start-Up Chile.
As an acceleration program open to technology-based start-ups from all over the world, Start-Up Chile's portfolio includes start-ups from over 100 countries. On this occasion, the entrepreneurs presenting were from Chile, Peru, Argentina, and Nigeria.
The jurors in charge of evaluating each startup were Komal Dadlani, CEO of Lab4U and Alumni of Start-Up Chile; Juan Turner, Managing Partners at Daedalus Ventures; Carlos Rodr铆guez, Innovation Manager of Entel; and Javiera Araneda, Manager of Start-Up Chile.
The public accelerator is currently in the final days of open call for the BIG 9 generation, which will enter the program in March 2025. More information at www.startupchile.org