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Economic development and innovation in Argentina and Chile

Overview

Regional development efforts in Argentina and Chile continue to focus on fostering entrepreneurship, technological innovation, and international economic cooperation.

In Argentina, innovation programs are expanding across several provinces. In San Juan, the Ministry of Production, Labor and Innovation has launched the ‘Innovation with Impact Program’ to support entrepreneurs in transforming ideas into high-impact Science and Technology-Based Enterprises (EBCT) through scholarships, mentorship, and technical assistance. In Tierra del Fuego, the Secretariat of Productive Development and SMEs is concluding a second edition of a program funded by the Federal Investment Council (CFI) aimed at reducing food loss and waste in agro-food SMEs, aligning local operations with international FSSC 22000 standards.

Institutional and agricultural developments are also progressing. In Santiago del Estero, the Economic and Social Council is working at the SDE Technological Node to identify strategic pillars for the knowledge economy, specifically evaluating the Knowledge Economy Promotion Law and financing options for SMEs. In Córdoba, Governor Martín Llaryoray appointed Fernando Sibilla as the new Minister of Production, Science, and Technological Innovation to strengthen competitiveness and state-private sector collaboration.

In the Province of Buenos Aires, Minister of Agrarian Development Javier Rodríguez is working to strengthen agricultural production and commercial ties. This includes signing agreements with five municipalities in Corrientes to integrate regional products into Buenos Aires markets and leading the first Local Agrarian Development Table to foster collaboration between producers, universities, and scientific organizations regarding sustainable production and new technologies.

In Chile, efforts to support innovation include the Sustainable Woman Award, which is utilizing artificial intelligence for its application process, and the University of Concepción’s 7th Gear Challenge, connecting engineering teams with US-based investors. Additionally, the CPC Biobío has opened calls for its 2026 Innovation Awards to recognize regional enterprises.

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Mendoza · Gearbox · Alfredo Cornejo · Economic and Social Council · TDF Innova

Timeline

  1. 3 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 6 sources
    Argentina regional programs launch innovation and sustainability initiatives

    Argentine regional programs are launching new initiatives: San Juan is funding science and technology-based startups, while Tierra del Fuego is concluding a program to reduce food waste in SMEs.

  2. 4 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Buenos Aires expands agricultural trade and development initiatives

    Buenos Aires Agrarian Development Minister Javier Rodríguez is expanding inter-provincial trade with Corrientes and launching new local development tables to integrate scientific research with agricultural 생산.

  3. 4 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Argentine provinces advance economic and technological development initiatives

    Regional authorities in Argentina are implementing new strategies for economic growth, including Santiago del Estero’s focus on the knowledge economy and Córdoba’s appointment of a new Production Minister.

  4. 7 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Argentine regional leaders seek international investment and cooperation

    Argentine officials in Bell Ville and Mendoza are engaging in international missions and meetings with U.S. delegations to promote regional investment, sustainable development, and economic cooperation.

  5. 8 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 9 sources
    Regional entrepreneurship and innovation initiatives expand in Argentina and Chile

    Regional initiatives in Argentina and Chile are driving entrepreneurship through innovation awards, startup acceleration programs, and government-backed development projects.

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