Santiago has become a key city for new companies in Latin America. The government-backed Start-Up Chile has funded over 1,000 startups since it began.

Alongside it, Platanus has backed over 100 tech companies. The city also offers programs for startups in fields like biotech and mobility.

Below is our list of the best 6 accelerators and incubators in Santiago.

Failory's Top 6 Picks

Backed by the Chilean government, Start-Up Chile attracts global entrepreneurs from any industry to bootstrap their ventures. They provide equity-free funding and resources through distinct programs tailored to help startups from the early idea stage all the way to scaling.

Year Founded2010
FoundersCharles Van Norman, Nicolás Shea, Diego Philippi
Investment AmountBuild: $15K (early stage/MVP); Ignite: $25K (product-market fit); Growth: $75K (scaling)
Equity Taken0%
Nº of Investments1099
Nº of Exits48
Program TypeOn-Site
Duration (Weeks)24
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Focused on the Latin American tech scene, Platanus runs an online acceleration program for high-growth, early-stage startups. They provide founders with a 12-week intensive experience, offering mentorship and network access to help them scale quickly.

Year Founded2020
FoundersPaula Enei, Agustin Feuerhake, Joaquín Stephens, Jaime Bunzli, Andrés Matte
Nº of Investments111
Nº of Exits4
Program TypeOnline
Duration (Weeks)12

With support from Microsoft, this Chilean incubator and accelerator helps launch and scale early-stage technology startups. They provide critical funding, mentorship, and networking resources, having supported the growth of companies like SimpliRoute and Rocketbot.

Year Founded2014
FoundersRodrigo Lafuente, Manuel Pino León, Javier Cueto Soto, Luis Stein, Roberto Pino
Nº of Investments40
Nº of Exits1

Impacta VC champions impact-driven founders across Latin America, providing the capital and resources needed for their growth journey. They focus on startups in sectors like AgTech, Greentech, and Education that are poised to create meaningful social and environmental change.

Year Founded2021
FoundersAlan Farcas, Stephen Jakter
Nº of Investments14
Nº of Exits
Program TypeOnline
Duration (Weeks)12

Focusing on science and technology startups in Latin America, The Ganesha Lab helps founders scale their biotech and agtech companies for global expansion. The program acts as a bridge to international markets, connecting startups with the necessary capital and mentorship to succeed abroad.

Year Founded2017
Founders
Nº of Investments34
Nº of Exits

Backed by a leading mobility group, güil Mobility Ventures partners with Latin American startups to co-create and scale new transportation solutions. Their focus is on ventures in logistics, car sharing, and fleet management, offering them crucial development support and industry access.

Year Founded2019
Founders
Nº of Investments15
Nº of Exits