Energy Challenge Chile-Germany 2026
Startups for the Energy Transition in Chile and Germany
AHK Chile, the State of Bavaria Office for South America and their partners are launching an acceleration program within the framework of the Energy Partnership Chile-Alemania (implemented by GIZ), an initiative of the German Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Energy to support startups with a focus on energy transition.
This program aims to promote and enhance innovative initiatives that help to accelerate the energy transition in Chile/Germany by inviting German/Chilean Series A Startups that have validated and successfully marketed innovative solutions or technologies focused on reducing emissions related to the generation and/or consumption of energy.
We welcome startups that are looking to scale up internationally and to get in contact with the Chilean energy-innovation ecosystem to connect with top corporate players, applied research leaders and the startup ecosystem in Chile.
All interested startups will be able to fill out and submit application forms until January 15th, 2026.
Application form for Chilean Startups
Application form for German Startups
The selected startups will be invited to pitch virtually on March 4th 2026, in front of a Chilean-German jury. The best startups will be awarded an acceleration program in Chile during May 17 - 22, 2026, and in Germany during June 21 - 26, 2026.
Please send additionally your pitch deck to Yannic Weiss - yweiss(at)ahkchile.cl