Technological innovation initiatives launched in Tierra del Fuego and Puerto Montt

New technological initiatives are targeting regional challenges in South America through hackathons and collaborative development.

In Tierra del Fuego, Argentina, the SoberaníaTech hackathon has been announced for individuals aged 16 to 35. Running from November 9 to 12, the event aims to foster scientific and technological sovereignty by addressing themes such as the Malvinas and South Atlantic, Antarctica, open science, technological autonomy, and strategic environmental resources. The program includes mentorship and training to transform ideas into concrete projects.

In Puerto Montt, Chile, the first Cross-Industry Hackathon recently concluded, bringing together 42 participants from various disciplines, including developers, sociologists, and legal professionals. Organized by Këtrawa with support from Huawei Cloud, SalmonChile, and Corfo, the event focused on applying artificial intelligence to solve specific challenges within the salmon farming industry. Fourteen multidisciplinary teams competed to develop technological solutions for regional industrial needs.