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Economic development and innovation in Argentina and Chile

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Regional development efforts in Argentina and Chile continue to focus on fostering entrepreneurship, technological innovation, and international economic cooperation. In Argentina, innovation programs ~~have expanded~~ 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 ~~continue in other regions.~~ 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, sustainability,~~ 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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