We solve organizations' challenges through science and technology
We connect the operational and strategic challenges of government, industry and defense with the country's most advanced science and technology, turning them into lasting capabilities to generate public goods, competitive advantages and strategic capabilities. We design and run open innovation and dual-use innovation processes that minimize adoption risk, cut in-house R&D costs and speed up the integration of high-impact solutions into their operations.
Challenges we address
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Risk of irrelevant R&D
Spending resources on in-house solutions that already exist or are being developed with greater sophistication in the scientific ecosystem.
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Cultural and complex barriers
Difficulty engaging with academia or accessing science-based startups (EBCTs) under agile contractual and technical formats.
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Demand for dual-use innovation and technological sovereignty
The need to develop sophisticated local suppliers that can meet highly demanding challenges (shipbuilding, aerospace, health, logistics, defense).
What we offer
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Challenge scoping
Identifying and translating the organization's operational pain points to look for precise solutions in the national and international scientific portfolio (market pull).
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Design and delivery of open / dual-use innovation challenges
Methodological structuring of tailor-made calls to attract the best EBCTs and researchers in the ecosystem.
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Support for piloting and validation in relevant environments
Facilitating field work, developing minimum viable products (MVPs) and scaling technologies to industrial or defense standards.
Our experience
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Avante Challenge (Chilean Navy and ONR Global)
A pioneering open innovation program in defense and shipbuilding that has connected more than 130 startups and researchers with naval and civilian challenges.
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FORTIS Challenge (Lockheed Martin and UACh)
A partnership between the global aerospace giant and Chilean universities to adapt exoskeleton technology for heavy industry and healthcare.
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Excell Connect Challenge (Excell Chile and UACh)
A partnership between the Chilean cleaning products company and the university science ecosystem to develop and scale biodegradable, low-impact technologies (such as quillay-based detergents).
Testimonials
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Avante has become a tool that gives us professionals from many fields working for the Navy to close technology development gaps in defense and in the country's development.
Rear Admiral (ret.) Fernando Le Dantec
Former Director of Programs, Research and Development of the Chilean Navy
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Lockheed Martin wants to be seen as a relevant player and a technology co-developer with local capabilities. The partnership with Know Hub has been very inspiring for connecting with the region's STEM ecosystem.
Lorraine Ben
Vice President for Latin America, Lockheed Martin
Other services
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We connect research with market needs
- Portfolio assessment
- Capacity building for TLOs and research teams
- Commercial validation and customer discovery
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We help organizations monetize their technology assets
- Intellectual property strategy and valuation of intangibles
- Licensing models and dual-use transfer
- External technology management (transfer outsourcing)
Let's connect your challenge with scientific capabilities.
Tell us what you need. We'll point you to programs, services or collaboration networks.
Contact usOr write to us at contacto@knowhub.cl
