Start-Up Chile (Build, Ignite, Growth)
Equity-free money, free coworking and a two-year work visa to build your startup out of Sa…
Record checked Oct 21, 2026 · official source confirmed 3 Nov, 06:45 UTC
Summary
Corfo's public accelerator gives equity-free co-financing of CLP 15M (Build), CLP 30M (Ignite, plus possible CLP 20M extension) or CLP 75M (Growth) to tech startups from any country that base themselves in Chile.
Dream spread
Equity-free money, free coworking and a two-year work visa to build your startup out of Santiago.
Relocation reality check
It is co-financing, not a gift: Growth covers up to 50% of project cost and founders must put in matching cash; calls are competitive and periodic (last call closed 25 May 2026, next 'opening soon').
Your fit signals
The real program is below — the 0–100 scoring is a paid feature.
Full match score — Solo / Household
The 0–100 move-match score, quality score, and would-stay breakdown — with confidence and full reasoning — unlock on Solo and Household.
See Solo & Household plansCheck: Startup founder track
Must qualify as a startup team for a Start-Up Chile track — not employees seeking relocation cash.
Check: Co-financing match required
Teams co-finance part of the budget; on the Growth track Corfo covers at most 50%.
Check: Household
This program may not support dependents or family members.
Reality engine
Four lenses on whether this move fits you — tap a panel to see the logic behind each signal.
Eligibility
Tech-based startups of any nationality at the matching stage (validated idea for Build, MVP and <3 years old for Ignite, expansion stage for Growth); Growth requires a for-profit company incorporated in Chile.
Conditions
The program's rules on record, blockers first. Confirm each on the official source.
Startup founder track
BlockerMust qualify as a startup team for a Start-Up Chile track — not employees seeking relocation cash.
Co-financing match required
CautionTeams co-finance part of the budget; on the Growth track Corfo covers at most 50%.
The long game
If Chile becomes home, here is the road from first visa to a second passport.
Chile · residency → PR → citizenship
Verify rules- Y0
Costs & money
The amounts & terms on record from the official source. USD figures are estimates.
- Incentive
- 15,000,000 CLP – 75,000,000 CLPConditions apply — read the catch before counting on it.
- Income requirement
- No personal income floor — you must qualify as a startup founder team meeting program stage criteria.
- Duration
- 4–8 months
- Property purchase
- Not required
- Tax
- Grant treatment and Chilean corporate tax depend on structure; take local advice before incorporating.
True cost to move
Upfront cash, reimbursements, and net position after approval — not headline incentive amounts.
Application roadmap
A practical sequence — adjust for your consulate and timeline.
1. Confirm official eligibility
Read the primary government source.
2. Gather income & employment proof
Bank statements, contracts, or tax records.
3. Book consulate / immigration appointment
Slots vary by country and season.
4. Prepare health coverage
Meet minimum coverage rules before arrival.
Community & lifestyle
Lived experience signals — not a substitute for official rules.
Meet people before you go
Existing communities already talking about life in 🇨🇱 Chile. Lurk, ask, make a friend — before the flight.
- r/chile
Mostly Spanish; newcomer questions are answered generously.
- Reddit — 'moving to Chile' threads
Red flags
- Must incorporate in Chile
- Relocate required
- Milestone-bound payouts
- Selective cohort intake
Source trail
We could not fully confirm the key figures against the official source. Check it yourself before relying on them.
Rule changes
CasaSedora last checked the official source on 14 Nov 2026. Changes appear here once two independent automated checks agree on them, or a person confirms them.
No rule changes recorded since monitoring began.
Our summaries point you to what moved — always confirm details on the official source.