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Global entrepreneurship and professional training programs

Overview

Global entrepreneurship and professional training programs continue to expand through regional and international initiatives. In Valencia, Spain, the fourth edition of the Port Entrepreneurship International Congress (PEIC) has selected startups from 12 countries to present innovations in sectors such as the blue economy, energy transition, and supply chain efficiency.

In Chile, acceleration and gender-focused programs are gaining momentum. Start-Up Chile’s BIG 12 acceleration program in Santiago provides 65 entrepreneurs from Latin America and Europe with mentorship and up to $75 million in co-financing. Regional efforts increasingly prioritize female economic autonomy. In the Antofagasta region, 65 women completed the second phase of the ‘Mujer Emprende’ program, while the ‘Mujeres Gásfiter’ program in the Maule region provides training in sanitary plumbing. Additionally, Terminal Pacífico Sur (TPS) Valparaíso has launched a professional Class A5 driving course for ten women to operate heavy trucks in the logistics sector. SernamEG has also distributed funding through the ‘Modo Empleo’ plan, awarding 60 million pesos to 12 collective projects in Maule and 15 million pesos to three projects in the Magallanes region.

In Peru, the ‘Inspirando a futuras líderes’ mentorship program, a partnership between Atlas Copco and the Mining Technology Center (CETEMIN), provides ten students with eight months of strategic guidance. In Guatemala, Fundación Bi’s ScaleUp program recently celebrated its eighth cohort, while Pradera shopping centers launched ‘ChiquitiEmprende’ for children. In Honduras, the ‘Fundación Terra te Impulsa-Emprende Pronto’ award supports entrepreneurs in the food and beverage sectors.

In Bolivia, the Indigenous Women of the Amazon Program is accepting applications until October 25 for bioeconomy scholarships. Recognition for gender-focused development continues in the Biobío Region, where the ‘Biobío Emprende con Camanchaca’ initiative received a silver award at the 2026 Eikon Awards.

Entities

Chile · SernamEG · Edelaysen · Corfo · Magallanes

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    SernamEG allocates funds for women's entrepreneurship projects in Chile

    SernamEG has provided funding to women entrepreneurs in Chile's Maule and Magallanes regions to support collective business projects and promote economic autonomy.

  2. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Regional initiatives launch programs to boost female professional development

    New professional development programs in Peru and Chile are focusing on increasing female participation in the mining and logistics sectors through mentorship and specialized technical training.

  3. [BUSINESS] 6 sources
    Women's entrepreneurship initiatives launched in Bolivia and Chile

    New initiatives support women's entrepreneurship in South America, including a bioeconomy scholarship program for indigenous women in Bolivia and a recognized business mentorship program in Chile.

  4. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Chilean regional programs launch training for women

    Chilean regional programs, including ‘Mujer Emprende’ in Antofagasta and ‘Mujeres Gásfiter’ in Maule, are providing women with specialized vocational training to boost entrepreneurship and labor inclusion.

  5. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Financial education and entrepreneurship initiatives held in Paraguay and Chile

    Familiar Casa de Bolsa conducted financial education workshops in Paraguay, while UNAB in Chile hosted an entrepreneurship expo to connect local businesses with academic business consulting.

  6. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Global startup initiatives advance in Valencia and Santiago

    International startup initiatives are gaining momentum, with Valencia hosting port innovation congresses and Chile launching its BIG 12 acceleration program for 65 global entrepreneurs.

  7. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Pradera and ProChile launch entrepreneurship initiatives

    Pradera shopping centers in Guatemala are hosting a youth entrepreneurship program, while ProChile offers e-commerce mentoring for Chilean companies to expand into international markets.

  8. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Entrepreneurship programs drive business growth in Honduras and Guatemala

    Entrepreneurship initiatives in Honduras and Guatemala are driving business growth through seed capital, specialized training, and acceleration programs for food and beverage and SME sectors.

  9. [BUSINESS] 18 sources
    Global initiatives launch for entrepreneurship and professional training

    Multiple global initiatives are launching to support entrepreneurship, professional training, and community recognition, including startup grants in Paraguay and business academies for women in Chile.

Sources

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