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You can apply through www.openinnspiral.com/parquearauco, from June 10, 2026 at 12:00 hrs, UTC -3 / Chile Standard Time (CLT), until July 10, 2026 at 23:59 hrs, Chile time UTC -3 / Chile Standard Time (CLT).

Yes. The call is open to startups and technology providers from Chile and abroad, as long as they are able to run pilots in Chile, Peru and/or Colombia.

The solution must have demonstrable sales over the last 6 months or, alternatively, a field-validated pilot with proven results with clients.

Yes, but you must apply to each challenge with the corresponding solution separately.

The evaluation criteria and their weightings are:Fit with the challenge to be solvedTechnology differentiationTechnical and operational feasibility of implementationBusiness impactMaturity levelTeamYou can find more details about the evaluation criteria in the call rules.

You must complete the application form at https://www.openinnspiral.com/parauco2026, where you will need to fill in different fields and attach a demo video of the solution, up to 2 minutes, and/or a commercial presentation, using the suggested format.

In the video, you should summarize your solution's business model, i.e., mention the problem it solves, how it works, and its impact. The video should be shared via a link on YouTube, Vimeo, or a similar platform. Only the content of the video will be evaluated, not its quality.

The presentation should explain in detail the problem to be addressed, the identified opportunity, the solution's characteristics, its differentiation, and the representative team. Additionally, it should explain the fit with the open innovation challenges of the call and any additional relevant information about the organization and/or solution. The presentation should be shared via a Google Drive link or a similar platform.

The stages of the call are: Preselection, Semifinal: Demo Day, Training Session, Final: Pitch Day, and announcement of winners. If selected, the team representative will receive an email notification, a reminder of the next steps and dates, and the activities to follow.

Based on the evaluation of the solutions carried out by INNSPIRAL, Parque Arauco will freely select the proposal or proposals that, at its sole discretion, meet the objective of the Program it promotes. Parque Arauco reserves the right not to select any proposal submitted by the Applicants.Regarding the selected solution proposals, Parque Arauco commits to providing the following: Pilot funding: Funding will be determined according to the needs of the technology pilot development. The maximum amount to be funded by Parque Arauco for the pilot will be USD 20,000 (twenty thousand dollars), and will be agreed upon prior to the “Final: Pitch Day” stage.Space for pilot development and implementation: A testing space will be provided within Parque Arauco’s current assets or operations, either in Chile, Peru or Colombia.Parque Arauco Know-How: For the design, development and execution of the pilot, Parque Arauco will provide support from various company executives, tailored to each selected solution.Methodological support: Parque Arauco will provide methodological support through INNSPIRAL, which will facilitate and support the process with methodologies and tools for the design, development and execution of the pilot.Specialized guidance: The selected startups will receive guidance from Parque Arauco teams throughout the process, with the aim of strengthening the pilot design, adjusting the value proposition and preparing an implementation aligned with the company’s challenges. Under no circumstances does the selection of the proposals imply that Parque Arauco assumes any commitment to acquire the companies, or their products or services.

If you have any questions, you can contact us at startupchallengepa@innspiral.com.