Turning adversity into an engine of homegrown innovation
In the 1980s, Chile faced an arms embargo driven by the country’s internal political situation and the strong opposition the military regime aroused internationally. This forced closure of…
Opinion
Opinion pieces from our team and the Know Hub network on science, technology and innovation in Chile.
Chile leads innovation in Latin America: an achievement and a challenge
The results of the 2025 Global Innovation Index (GII), prepared by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), call for a mix of pride and responsibility. Chile ranked 51st…
To innovate is to learn to fail: the experimental mindset a country needs
We live in a kind of golden cage. We all admire the benefits of innovation, yet we are paralyzed by the price it demands: failure. The real engine…
The failure of global policy and the future of plastic: a bet on local innovation
“It is not just about meeting recycling quotas or lowering figures in international reports. It is about building a production model grounded in science and technology that turns…
Innovation to face emergencies
Last week saw the publication of the report prepared by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), commissioned by the Coordinador Eléctrico Nacional, on the February 25 blackout, which…
When the “i” becomes a capital letter: a reflection on innovation
On August 7, at the innovation event “Human, innovan las personas, un llamado a la acción sin excusas” (Human: people innovate, a call to action without excuses), organized…
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