Germany to Chile: Accelerator for GreenTech start-ups launches

16.02.2026

Source: German-Chilean Chamber of Industry and Commerce, AHK Chile

On February 15, 2026, a new international accelerator program for German start-ups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a focus on sustainable technologies will be launched.

Under the title "Germany to Chile - Innovation for a more sustainable future", the AHK Chile and the Bavarian Representative Office South America invite you to participate in the program, which is part of the "GreenTech Hub Chile" project, an initiative of the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection, which supports German companies in the internationalization of sustainable solutions.

Market access to the Chilean GreenTech ecosystem

The aim is to make it easier for innovative companies to access the Chilean market and to network them with leading industrial companies, research institutions and relevant players in the local innovation ecosystem. Start-ups and SMEs that want to scale their sustainable business models internationally are particularly targeted.

Chile is considered an important future market for renewable energies, hydrogen, the circular economy and sustainable mining technologies - and therefore offers attractive points of contact for German GreenTech providers.

Application possible until March 15, 2026

Interested companies can apply via an online form until March 15, 2026. The selected applicants will be invited to a virtual pitch on April 14, 2026, where they will present their solutions to a German-Chilean jury.

Three winners will be invited to participate in an exclusive acceleration program in Chile, which will take place from 23 to 28 August 2026. On site, targeted B2B discussions, market analyses and networking appointments will prepare the concrete market entry.

With the program, the organizers want to strengthen bilateral innovation cooperation and position sustainable technologies "Made in Germany" in the Chilean market.

Further information can be found on the website of the German-Chilean Chamber of Industry and Commerce, AHK Chile