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Technological innovation initiatives in South America

Overview

Regional technological development efforts have been highlighted through specific initiatives in Argentina and Chile.

In Puerto Montt, Chile, a Cross-Industry Hackathon recently concluded, involving 42 multidisciplinary participants. Supported by organizations such as Huawei Cloud and SalmonChile, the event focused on utilizing artificial intelligence to address challenges within the salmon farming industry.

In Tierra del Fuego, Argentina, the Innovation Agency has announced ‘SoberaníaTech’, a provincial hackathon scheduled for November 9 to 12. Targeting individuals aged 16 to 35, the initiative aims to foster ‘scientific and technological sovereignty’ by addressing strategic themes including Antarctica, the Malvinas and South Atlantic, open science, and environmental resources.

Entities

SalmonChile · Corfo · Innovation Agency of Tierra del Fuego, Antarctica, and South Atlantic Islands · Huawei Cloud · Tierra del Fuego

Timeline

  1. [TECHNOLOGY] 5 sources
    Tierra del Fuego launches SoberaníaTech hackathon

    Tierra del Fuego has launched SoberaníaTech, a free hackathon for youth aged 16-35 to develop technological solutions for regional, Antarctic, and environmental challenges.

  2. [TECHNOLOGY] 6 sources
    Technological innovation initiatives launched in Tierra del Fuego and Puerto Montt

    Hackathons in Argentina and Chile are driving regional innovation, focusing on technological sovereignty in Tierra del Fuego and artificial intelligence applications for salmon farming in Puerto Montt.

Sources

94diez.com · airelibre.com.ar · asuntoscentrales.com · lamuy.com.ar · mitdf.com.ar · paralelo54online.com.ar · reporteaustral.com.ar · riograndeplus.com.ar · surenio.com.ar · trendtic.cl