Codelco – Startuplab.01

Future mining involves challenges at the frontier of human knowledge. We are committed to collaborating with the innovation ecosystem, industry, and academia to address them.

Chilean state-owned company and the world’s largest copper producer, with an active presence in startuplab.01, driving technological innovation for future mining.

Industry

Mining and Natural Resources

ROLE IN THE HUB

We want to be a pillar of sustainable development for Chile and the world.

WHAT THEY OFFER STARTUPS

Access to the OpenCodelco open innovation ecosystem, connecting startups with real mining challenges and Codelco operations.

Connection with innovation networks, technology providers, universities, and R&D centers associated with the mining and open innovation ecosystem.

Analysis and evaluation of applications to support letters or statements for public and private competitive funds (Corfo, Startup Chile or others), including willingness to sign letters of support, sponsorship, or endorsement when there is strategic alignment with Codelco's challenges.

Technical and strategic mentoring for resident startups or those linked to startuplab.01, facilitating connection with experts in operations, innovation, and digital transformation.

Participation in innovation calls and technological challenges associated with the Innovation Procurement System (SCI), with possibilities for piloting and on-site validation.

AVAILABLE RESOURCES

Access to real operational challenges in mining, sustainability, automation, energy efficiency, and digital transformation driven by Codelco.

Collaboration and technology validation spaces through OpenCodelco's open innovation programs and calls.

Access to modules and initiatives such as “Conecta,” “Desafíos,” “SCI,” and “Piensa Minería,” which articulate corporate needs with external technological capabilities.

DESIRED IMPACT

To foster an open innovation ecosystem that connects science and technology-based startups with strategic challenges in mining and industry.

To accelerate the development, validation, and scaling of innovative solutions with impact on productivity, sustainability, safety, and digital transformation.

To strengthen collaboration among corporations, startups, academia, and the private sector to position Chile as a hub for mining and technological innovation in Latin America.

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