We build what lasts
URKAN is a Chilean consultancy that integrates strategy, innovation and project management to turn ideas into sustainable results. We work alongside entrepreneurs, companies and investors at every stage of the value cycle:
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Built for those looking to scale with purpose
Choose the profile that best describes your initiative.
Entrepreneurs & Startups
Market validation, grant applications and project management, strategic pitch decks and access to smart capital via Investment Bridge. From the first idea to your first close.
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Growth-Stage Companies
Business strategy and intelligence, R&D and innovation project management, public-private partnership building and human capital development — with a proven award rate.
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Investors & Family Offices
Curated, pre-validated deal flow. Exclusive access to startups with real traction that have passed our initial due diligence process.
Access the pipeline →Three pillars that sustain projects built to last
An integrated model that supports you from ideation through consolidation, combining market intelligence, fundable innovation and human capital development.
Strategy & Business Intelligence
Sector studies, economic and financial analysis, and value proposition design that underpin high-impact decisions.
- Market and feasibility studies
- Business models and projections
- Sector competitive intelligence
Innovation & Projects
Preparation and submission of applications to Chile’s public funding instruments, with a proven methodology and an 80% award rate. We also advise on access to finance.
- Crea y Valida / Consolida y Expande (CORFO)
- Innova Alta Tecnología / R&D Consortia
- Credit lines and guarantees
- Investment and investment funds
Management & Human Capital
Project leadership, talent coaching and performance metrics to build capabilities that endure.
- Project Management (Scrum)
- Coaching and executive development
- Results and impact evaluation
Project Self-Assessment
Answer 6 key questions. In under 3 minutes you will get a readiness score, the CORFO instrument that best fits your project, and tailored guidance.
Already know which instrument you want to apply for?
Access the technical pre-qualification for each specific instrument. We assess technology readiness (TRL), the OECD Frascati Manual R&D criteria and eligibility requirements — the same filter a CORFO evaluator applies.
Crea y Valida
For companies developing a new product, process or service involving R&D that needs to move from prototype to technical and commercial validation.
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Consolida y Expande
For already validated innovations seeking to scale commercially in domestic or international markets, with technical packaging support.
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Innova Región
For projects with measurable impact on the economy, employment or sustainability of their region, from prototype through to validation.
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Escalamiento
For companies with a solution already in operation that need to scale production capacity, market coverage or business model.
Pre-qualify my project →Each pre-qualification takes 5 to 8 minutes and delivers an immediate technical verdict. Opens in a new tab, so you keep your place on this page. Please note: the assessment forms are currently available in Spanish only — write to us and we will walk you through them in English.
A proven four-stage process
We apply a structured approach that turns an idea into a fundable, executable and scalable project.
Diagnosis
We assess maturity, gaps and alignment with the instruments available. We spot what the evaluator will see before you do.
Preparation
We design the technical, financial and strategic proposal against the criteria evaluators actually use.
Submission
We submit, defend and handle any corrections requested. Active follow-up until the award or investment close.
Execution
We support governance, milestone control, financial reporting and progress reports. The project stays ours until closure.
Cross-sector experience in strategic industries
We have managed portfolios and projects in the sectors driving the most investment and momentum in Chile.
Investment Bridge
We strategically connect high-potential entrepreneurs with sophisticated investors:
Validation
Initial due diligence and diagnosis of critical gaps. We spot what the evaluator will see before you do.
Curation
Strategic pitch deck and data room prepared for sophisticated investors. We only present projects that can win.
Connection
A private round with investors whose thesis aligns with the project. Smart capital, not just funding.
A consultancy forged inside Chile’s real innovation and R&D ecosystem
URKAN Innovación y Proyectos was founded on a clear premise: experience from inside the R&D and innovation ecosystem is a uniquely strategic asset for anyone looking to turn ideas into fundable, sustainable projects.
We are a Chilean company based in Santiago, combining more than 50 years of accumulated experience in public administration, R&D project evaluation, strategic leadership, public-private partnerships and human capital development.
We work with entrepreneurs, growth-stage companies, institutions and sophisticated investors who seek real impact — not just approved paperwork, but initiatives that endure.
Technical rigour
Every project is approached with methodology, data and evaluation standards.
Trust
Contractual confidentiality, transparency and direct hands-on support.
Agility
Agile methodologies (Scrum) for timely, adaptable delivery.
Sustainability
Solutions with measurable economic, social and environmental impact.
Turning institutional knowledge into a competitive advantage for our clients.
We support projects from initial preparation through to consolidation, combining strategic vision, technical command of public funding instruments and a network of allies that strengthens execution.
Multidisciplinary professionals with a verifiable track record
Specialists in innovation, public administration, education, commercial strategy, technology and business development.
Organisations that have trusted us to walk alongside them
Companies, institutions and ventures across a range of sectors that have entrusted URKAN with their strategic projects.
The CEO Newsletter
Ideas that move innovation
Every week: analysis of Chile’s public funding instruments, a critical read of the national innovation ecosystem, and financing or guarantee opportunities that can change your project’s trajectory. Published in Spanish.
Subscribe on LinkedInYour questions, answered
The queries we hear most often about our services, methodology and way of working.
How much does URKAN consulting cost?
Can you guarantee my CORFO project will be awarded?
Do you work with projects outside the Metropolitan Region?
How does Investment Bridge differ from a traditional investment platform?
Do you sign Non-Disclosure Agreements?
How long does it take to prepare a CORFO application?
Do you work with international clients?
Book an R&D and innovation diagnostic session
A 45-minute session with a URKAN consultant to assess the technical and commercial maturity of your project, identify the best-fit instrument, and map out a realistic application route.
The initial diagnosis is the first step to understanding where your project stands and which funding route gives it the best odds. No obligation to continue: if you decide to work with us, the value of the session is deducted from the formal proposal.
Prospective Session
Have a different kind of project in mind?
If your project doesn’t match the profiles above, URKAN also supports market studies, organisational development, specialist training and bespoke strategic advisory work. Tell us what you need and we’ll reply within two business days.
Tell us about your project
Leave us your details and tell us what you’re working on. We’ll get back to you within two business days with initial guidance on the instrument that best fits your project.
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