# INACAP vocational and innovation activities in Chile

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/inacap-vocational-and-innovation-activities-in-chile
> Updated: 2026-10-23T17:11:00.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

INACAP has conducted various educational and technical initiatives across different Chilean campuses. In La Serena, the institution hosted the ‘INACAP Abierto’ event, providing vocational workshops to over 400 students from the Coquimbo Region to assist high school seniors in transitioning to higher education. These workshops covered sectors such as informatics, mining, logistics, administration, and health.

In Iquique, students participated in the national semifinals of the ‘Reto Construye Academia 2026’, an innovation contest organized by the Chilean Chamber of Construction and the Technological Development Corporation. The student team, Reblock Tarapacá, presented a project focused on ecological paving stones made from concrete, PET plastic, and recycled rubber to support decarbonization and the circular economy in the construction industry.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-23: INACAP Iquique students compete in national construction innovation contest

INACAP Iquique students reached the national semifinals of the Reto Construye Academia 2026 with an eco-friendly paving stone project designed to promote circular economy in construction.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/inacap-iquique-students-compete-in-national-construction-innovation-contest

### 2026-09-25: INACAP La Serena hosts vocational workshops for 400 students

Over 400 students in Chile's Coquimbo Region participated in INACAP Abierto, an educational event featuring hands-on workshops in technology, mining, and health to aid vocational guidance.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/inacap-la-serena-hosts-vocational-workshops-for-400-students

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