State of Bavaria Office for South America

Thanks to CORFO | Chilean Economic Development Agency, OTIC O'Higgins and Dinamiza+, the State of Bavaria Office for South America had the chance to invite the Bavarian Cluster for Sensor Technology to Chile to be part of the Sustainable Global Challenge conference in Rancagua.   This international event was a unique platform for leading experts and representatives of various organizations to address global and local challenges in terms of sustainable economic development. Check all details here www.dgsostenible.cl   Within the framework of this event, Matthias Streller, Cluster Managing Director with more than a decade of experience working in sensor technology, met the innovation and startup ecosystem in Chile in order to talk about customized sensor solutions as enabler for digital transformation.   Therefore, we would like to thank our great partners like Expande Minería for both Round Tables organized with the Fundación Chile Team and representatives of the mining industry. As well as Imagine for sharing their important experience and Climatech Chile for their great insights and organizing a meetup with their innovative associates.   Following the concept of "Smart Sensor Systems" the goal of this visit is to bring actors all along the value chain in sensor technology and other sectors together, to collaboratively develop the next generation of cutting-edge, sustainable and secure Sensor Systems and associated digital business models.   INACAP, Nawi, Bluetek Global, Remote Waters, FreshWater Solutions, Ainwater, EnergyLab, PIC PARKS, NEUTRAL FARMING, WES CHILE, Acción Circular, EVINK, INWAY, Renato Cacciuttolo Opazo, Pedro Iriberry C., MAX JOHANSSON, Florencia Mesa Fernandez, Ismaela Magliotto Quevedo, Javiera Zenteno Barrios, Guillermo Medina Bascuñán, CAROLINA ROJAS, Gonzalo Moenne.

The State of Bavaria Office for South America looks back on a successful annual meeting of the Bavarian foreign office representatives in Munich and Nuremberg. Thanks to Ulrike Hoffmann and Florian Obermayer for successfully managing this beautiful event. Important topics such as international free trade agreements, sustainability strategies and smart city solutions were discussed. The highlights included a welcome and update from Ministerial Director Markus Dr. Wittmann, workshops on “The future of trade fairs” as well as specialist lectures on infrastructure and transport development in Bavaria. In addition, the “Evening of Foreign Trade – Bavaria goes global” took place in IHK Nürnberg für Mittelfranken. The Bavarian network of representatives is key for establishing international companies in Germany, supporting Bavarian companies with their internationalization efforts, and driving the region's growth as an important economic center. As a bridge between international companies and the opportunities in Bavaria, our representatives offer invaluable help in navigating international markets. Thanks to everyone who made this event unforgettable. We look forward to many more joint projects!  Invest in Bavaria - The Business Promotion Agency of the State of Bavaria, Bayern International, Umweltcluster Bayern, Messe Muenchen, NürnbergMesse GmbH, Zentrum Wasserstoff.Bayern (H2.B)

During our innovation journey in Munich, the State of Bavaria Office for South America had the unique chance to join together with Nicolas Barbarosch, CEO & Founder of Caligenia(Argentina); Tomas Milnes Eguiguren, CEO at Calder Solar (Chile); Isabel Pulido and Diana Paola Camacho Sarmiento, Co-Founders of NanoFreeze . (Colombia); and Aldo Galli, CEO of @COCARBON (Peru) the BayWa r.e. Energy Ventures outdoor event. We were excited to network with 60 investors, 61 start-ups, and 58 other stakeholders from the diverse start-up ecosystem in Bavaria, Germany. Powered by PITSTOP@Energy Ventures on lake Ammersee, we enjoyed the pitches of KITEKRAFT and vericap together with Shell Ventures, a fellow investor in energy transition, and VentureCapital Magazin, the largest VC magazine in DACH. Thank you, Greg Z. and Raamu (ராமு) Moneyam, for allowing us to make amazing connections and to exchange great ideas with everyone on board while enjoying the beautiful scenery of Lake Ammersee. We enjoyed the "Werksviertel" with important stakeholders of the innovation and startup ecosystem, like WERK1 – the most startup-friendly place in Munich and Invest in Bavaria - The Business Promotion Agency of the State of Bavaria and had inspiring discussions with Bavarian Research Alliance (BayFOR) GmbH. Danke Dr. Robert Richard Richter, Katharina Kees and Katinka Uppendahl, Thomas Ammerl. Your valuable insights and perspectives have been incredibly helpful, and we are grateful for the opportunity to learn from you!

During the Latin American GreenTech Scaleups Demo Day at the Bavarian Ministry of Economic Affairs, the State of Bavaria Office for South America introduced the winners of the acceleration and technological immersion program for Latin American Scaleups to the Innovation & Startup Ecosystem in Bavaria. After an extensive evaluation by great partners, experts and a German & Latin American jury, the Best of the Best in Argentina, Chile, Colombia, and Peru were selected to identify collaboration opportunities for innovative GreenTech projects between Germany and Latin America. Nicolas Barbarosch, CEO & Founder of Caligenia (Argentina); Tomas Milnes Eguiguren , CEO at Calder Solar (Chile); Isabel Pulido and Diana Paola Camacho Sarmiento, Co-Founders of NanoFreeze (Colombia); and Aldo Galli, CEO of COCARBON (Peru) visited Intersolar in Munich, the world's leading exhibition for energy solutions of the future. Solving challenges by innovation is not simple, but adopting an open innovation model is extremely valuable to solve green challenges for sustainable development. We are deeply grateful for the support of all partners that collaborated to make this initiative possible! Thank you, Herzlichen Dank, Muchas gracias! Ingrid Drago, Head of Innovation, Bolsa de Comercio de Rosario; Patritsia Efstathiou, Bavarian Ministry of Economic Affairs, Regional Development and Energy; Dr. Robert Richard Richter, CEO, WERK1 – the most startup-friendly place in Munich; Annika Klump, Head of Environment and Energy AHK Argentina - Cámara de Industria y Comercio Argentino Alemana; Eduardo Gorchs, CEO South America, Siemens; Raamu (ராமு) Moneyam, Senior Investment Manager at BayWa r.e. Energy Ventures; Agustín Pablo Russo, Developer Management, Aires Renewables; Gabriela Merino, Manager Sustainability, Sociedad Nacional de Industrias; Viola Kemmer, Bavarian Ministry of Economic Affairs, Regional Development and Energy; Luis Narro, Investor at ALAYA CAPITAL; Jan Patrick Häntsche, Deputy General Manager and Manager Innovation & Technology at AHK Peru | CAMARA PERUANO-ALEMANA; Gonzalo Begazo – CEO & Founder at Chazki; Susana Xiomara Zárate Ruiz, CEOa Textil El Amazonas S.A. BIC; Leonard Maue, Counselor for Climate and Environmental Affairs, German Embassy in Bogotá; Mischa Groh, Executive President at Cámara Colombo-Alemana | AHK Colombia; Pablo Castellanos Ramelli, CEO & Founder at BATx; Mauricio Gómez Londoño, General Manager at Bosch Group; Daniel Acevedo Hernández, CoFounder & CEO at Kuadra Latam; Iván Pérez, Senior Investment Officer at Invest in Bogota ; Gisela Wiesner R., Directora at Fundación Sustenta Pucón; Melissa Jeldes, Directora at Glocal Pucón; Camilo Pabón M., Customer Success Team Lead at Ororatech.

As the State of Bavaria Office for South America, it was a pleasure to accompany a delegation of Colombian and Peruvian energy experts a few days on their visit in Germany, organized by bbw International, the training institution of the Bavarian Business Associations, and supported by the Bavarian Ministry of Economy, Regional Development and Energy.   The trip considered visits to innovative companies, startups, and applied research in the German energy sector, such as Jumbo Group, Next Generation Elements GmbH, Fichtner, SYPOX, Energas, Stadtwerke Bayreuth Holding GmbH, Biogas-Fond GmbH, Völkl Motorentechnik GmbH, Electrochaea, Zentrum Wasserstoff.Bayern (H2.B) Hydrogen Center Bavaria, BtX energy GmbH, Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule Regensburg. Energy research is being driven forward with great commitment in Bavaria. University and non-university institutions have capacity for research into energy technology.   We appreciate the interest and proactivity, because we know that innovation and sustainability are a team sport. Only if we are able to collaborate at regional, national and international levels we will be able to face future challenges. Thank you, Herzlichen Dank, Muchas gracias!   Bildungswerk der Bayerischen Wirtschaft (bbw-Gruppe)-Idris Hashim and Angie Dröber, Empresas Públicas de Medellín - EPM-Andrea Viviana Marín Calderón, TERMODINAMICA S.A. -Jaime Segura, Gases de Occidente - GdO-John Enrique Vargas Ordóñez, ENEL-Roger Hugo Garcia Maguiña and María Elena Cieza, Manuelita - Alberto José Otoya Dussán, GESENER - Smart Energy-César Inga Zapata, SAR Ambiental-Christopher Paul Ramirez Ortiz, Cámara de Comercio de Cali Cluster de Energía Inteligente- Haedel Dlaikan and Diana Garcés Figueroa, Cámara de Comercio de Medellín Cluster de Energia Sostenible-Jaime Arenas Plata, Alternativa Ambiental-Andrea Espinosa Uribe, Comercializadora REVI SAS-Carlos Augusto Vieira Aguirre, ProBarranquilla- Maria Alejandra Henriquez Suarez, Fundación Socya - Verónica De Vivero Acevedo, Incauca - Mauricio Aguilar Acosta;

Our great partner Expande Minería in Chile is looking for innovative solutions, with at least a TRL 7 level, tested in real environment, on behalf of the mining company Minera Los Pelambres part of the Grupo Antofagasta Minerals in Chile. Startups, companies and research centers worldwide are invited to apply! You can check out all details here https://lnkd.in/e-mwY5yi Chemie-Cluster Bayern GmbH, Strategische Partnerschaft Sensorik e.V., Umweltcluster Bayern; Bayern Innovativ GmbH, WERK1 – the most startup-friendly place in Munich, Bavarian Research Alliance (BayFOR) GmbH, BayStartUP, Hochschule Bayern e.V., Bayerisches Hochschulzentrum für Lateinamerika (BAYLAT).

Bavaria's Digital Minister Dr. Fabian Mehring welcomed H.E. President of the Republic of Chile, Gabriel Boric, at the "Chilean & German Innovation Summit", organized bye ProChile Deutschland and the State of Bavaria office for South America the Munich Urban Colab. For Bavaria, Chile is a highly valued and reliable partner in the field of innovation, applied research and technology. And this applies to many future topics: climate protection, environmental protection with circular economy and water management, renewable energies. Many connections have been successfully established in all of these areas in recent years and many actors have been brought together. But not only cross-border innovation is required. Collaboration to combine innovation capacities of corporates, startups, R&D, VC/CVC, and public actors to enable a rapid scale-up of climate-friendly technologies are key stones for achieving climate targets and sustainable development. The State of Bavaria Office for South America would like to thank the Chilean delegation for visiting Munich and all great Bavarian partners for being part of this innovation and startup ecosystems meeting! Markus Brosch and Stefan Fritz, Bavarian Research Alliance (BayFOR) GmbH- Thomas Ammerl, Bayerisches Hochschulzentrum für Lateinamerika (BAYLAT)-Dr. Irma de Melo-Reiners, Greg Z. and Raamu (ராமு) Moneyam, Laura Comendador Frutos, André Schwämmlein, Johann Feckl Joan Bosch and Franziska Gandl, Fraunhofer ISE- Hans-Martin Henning, Grammer Solar Chile SpA-Sigfried Schröpf, Hydrogenious -Jutta Pöhlmann, Invest in Bavaria - The Business Promotion Agency of the State of Bavaria-Gudrun Weidmann, Katharina Kees and Julian Hechler, Axel Roenneke and Camilo Pabón M. -Eduardo Gorchs and Alejandro Arias Edwards, Kristin Eckert, Roman Werner, Sergio Eguiguren Ebensperger, Simon Herzog, Ulrike Hoffmann, Dr. Martin Schlotter, Alexander Stucke and Cristián Alonso Saavedra Navarrete, Claudia Frey, Christian Mohr, Michael B., Lorenzo Di Loreto, and Gonzalo Montes Bas. ©Pictures: Bavarian Ministry of Digital Affairs and State of Bavaria Office for South America.

Our partner SQM Lithium Ventures is inviting startups worldwide to apply for their 4th Generation Acceleration Program! The Acceleration Program of SQM Lithium Ventures, run by corporate venture capital arm of SQM’s lithium business in conjunction with Endeavor, seeks startups from Chile and around the world that deliver innovative solutions to improve SQM’s lithium business and the industry as a whole. At the end of the application period, an expert panel comprised of technical specialists from SQM Lithium and business design experts from Endeavor pre-select 25 entrepreneurs or startups. The 10 most innovative solutions then receive a contribution of USD$25,000 and become part of the Accelerator Program, receiving strategic support from both organizations through an Advisory Board and regular workshops to develop their technologies and commercialize their business models. In the program, the entrepreneurs not only benefit from the knowledge of SQM Lithium, Endeavor, and our partners but also from their peers. Those who wish to apply should complete the form at https://lnkd.in/ertqVDFM before the deadline of June 17 at 11:59PM Chile time (US Eastern time). The program’s rules and regulations can be downloaded using the same link. Interested founders can send any questions to lithiumventures@sqm.com Chemie-Cluster Bayern GmbH, Strategische Partnerschaft Sensorik e.V., Umweltcluster Bayern; Bayern Innovativ GmbH, WERK1 – the most startup-friendly place in Munich, Bavarian Research Alliance (BayFOR) GmbH, BayStartUP

At the State of Bavaria Office, we were honored to team-up with Imagine and Start2 Group, supported by CORFO | Chilean Economic Development Agency and SOFOFA Hub, to organize the conference Inspiring CVC in Latin America: The German experience to embrace innovation and technology for the future. At the State of Bavaria Office for South America we proactively work with innovation and startup ecosystems to develop innovative solutions for Latin American challenges. Therefore, this CVC conference fostered borderless innovation as a catalyst for sustainable development in Latin America by introducing corporates to best practices and innovation iniciatives. Hopefully, we achieved our goal to inspire new companies and people to be part of the innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem. Thanks to all partners and everyone who made this conference possible, and of course everyone who joined us in presence and virtually. A special Thanks goes to  Eduardo Gorchs CEO de Siemens para Sudamérica. Michael B., CEO Office at Allianz X, the digital investment unit of Allianz Group. Kristin Eckert Directora Global de Desarrollo de Negocios, Start2 Group. Danilo R. Innovation Lead en Liebherr Appliances. Diego Morales, Venture Partner en Impacta VC y CRO en ProtegePyme Francisca Rojas Damianic, Directora de Ecosistemas & Partners. Apoyo a startups, pymes Renato Cacciuttolo Opazo, Scouter & business development manager de Imagine

Our great partner ChileGlobal Angels invites you to learn how you can transform the world through angel investment, supporting scale-ups that are generating positive impact with disruptive and innovative solutions.   Be part of the Chilean Innovation Ecosystem, learn from the experiences of angel investors and entrepreneurs and find out how you can make your greatest impact.   Don't miss out on this wonderful experience! Join us for the angel investor event of the year. https://lnkd.in/eG6cyJ4C