Internationalization and Business Cooperation
Spain has been designated the guest country for EtMday 2026, Latin America's leading innovation event organized by Emprende tu Mente. The event, to be held in November in Santiago, Chile, aims to strengthen collaboration, investment, and internationalization between the two ecosystems.
España has been designated as the guest country for EtMday 2026, the leading event for innovation, entrepreneurship and investment in Latinoamérica organized by the Chilean corporation Emprende tu MenteThe event, which will be held on the days 19, 20 and 21 November 2026 en Vitacura, Santiago de ChileIt seeks to strengthen business collaboration, investment and internationalization opportunities between the Spanish and Latin American ecosystems.
A Spanish ecosystem in full effervescence as the driving force behind the choice
The choice of España This reflects its growing prominence within the European innovation ecosystem. According to data from the '2026 Innovation Report' EspañaThe country boasts a highly dynamic business ecosystem, comprised of over 12.000 companies with R&D activity, 5.000 startups, and 18 unicorns, supported by a robust network of more than 300 incubators and accelerators. This positioning makes it a benchmark for the creation and scaling of innovative companies.
This factor is compounded by the close bilateral economic relationship with Chile. España It is one of the main foreign investors in the South American country. According to figures from InvestChileThe portfolio of Spanish investment projects exceeds $20.687 billion, with a strong focus on strategic sectors such as energy, infrastructure, technology and services.
| Indicator | Figure |
|---|---|
| Companies with R&D activity | More than |
| Startups | 5.000 |
| unicorns | 18 |
| Incubators and accelerators | More than |
| Spanish investment portfolio in Chile | Over 20.687,4 million dollars |
Public-private collaboration to strengthen the transatlantic bridge
Spanish participation is the result of joint work between Emprende tu Mente and the Embassy of España en ChileOne of the central focuses will be the promotion of innovation in public policies, opening a dialogue on how this can contribute not only to business development, but also to institutional modernization and collaboration between the State, the private sector and academia.
Daniel Daccarett, co-founder of Emprende tu MenteHe highlighted the importance of this alliance: “Having España Being the guest country at EtMday 2026 is a great opportunity to strengthen the bridge between both ecosystems, open new conversations and generate concrete opportunities to collaboration, internationalization and investment».
For its part, Laura Oroz Ulibarri, Ambassador of España en ChileHe emphasized that the initiative will allow for a deepening of an already consolidated bilateral relationship. "The presence of España "EtMday 2026 seeks to highlight the support for innovation from public policy and the dynamism of our ecosystem, and, through this, promote new alliances and open spaces for collaboration between public and private actors," the ambassador stated.
The Pavilion EspañaA 500 m² showcase for innovation and business
The epicenter of Spanish participation will be the Pavilion España, a 500 square meter space located in the Parque Bicentenario de VitacuraCurrently in the design phase, this pavilion aims to showcase the diverse facets of Spain's innovation ecosystem, combining high-level content, networking, business meetings, and the presence of key companies and institutions. Furthermore, the space is expected to incorporate cultural and gastronomic elements to offer attendees a comprehensive experience.
An agenda with an international focus to promote strategic alliances
This initiative builds on the previous experience with India, the first guest of honor country in the previous edition, whose participation confirmed the value of connecting to Chile y Latinoamérica with highly dynamic international hubs. With the invitation to EspañaEtMday reinforces its objective of building global bridges. The expectation is that, as a result of the event, commercial alliances, joint projects, internationalization processes, and new investment opportunities will emerge, consolidating bilateral cooperation in the field of innovation.
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