APTA and the Peruvian International Promotion Agency review the challenges of the national mining company for the development of technological projects

The Technology Transfer Hub organized a meeting within the framework of the mission that executives of Peruvian companies carry out in Chile, which will allow establishing a collaborative work to solve the challenges that arise. To publicize the main current requirements of Chilean mining was the objective of the talk that Andes Pacific Technology Access (APTA) carried out, bringing together representatives of Peruvian companies that are in Chile within the framework of an Innovation mission promoted by the International Promotion Agenda of Peru – Promperú. The link between both entities was managed through the consulting firm Softpower Connections, in order to establish a collaborative work between the firms of our country and the neighboring nation; in order to present the challenges faced by Chilean mining to initiate joint projects that allow the development of solution proposals and promote the portfolio of technologies that APTA has, created by recognized national universities. The presentation of the challenges was made by Juan Daniel Silva, director of the Center for Innovation in Mining at the Adolfo Ibáñez University, a partner institution of APTA. “The three challenges we present have to do with smart mining, with low-grade mineral extraction and sustainability; basically energy, water and mining waste ”, explained the academic. Likewise, the UAI researcher valued the activity coordinated by the Technology Transfer Hub. “This type of initiative, such as APTA’s, to link three actors in order to find solutions that create value for all parties is very relevant. I hope that we remain linked to see how we can collaborate and help them to do things in Chile and we do things in Peru, ”added Silva. During this activity, APTA members also prepared a talk called «Technology Transfer: keys to generate R&D with impact», where the work of the «Hub» and the experiences at the national level on the steps of technological management carried out by institutions such as universities to achieve innovations that contribute to the economy and society. In addition, the work of the association for the lifting of mining challenges and collaborative management with universities, R&D centers and companies that develop services for the industry was presented. “I rescue the articulation work that they have done, I think it is very important. The amount of researchers that they bring together – which is something very powerful -, the experience of how to create an organization that manages to generate transfer from the academy to the product and how to generate synergies; making research and the university go hand in hand with private companies and help mining, which is key in both Chile and Peru, ”said Joao Da Silva, market intelligence specialist at the intelligence and business prospects subdirectorate. from Promperú; who was present with representatives of six Peruvian firms. Finally, Varinka Farren, executive director of Andes Pacific Technology Access, pointed out that “establishing this type of ties is very important, since it allows us to connect with international actors and look for ways to develop collaborative projects between leading countries in Mining such as Chile and Peru. In addition, it allows us to cross borders and publicize the work that institutions such as APTA are doing ”, he concluded. It should be noted that Andes Pacific Technology Access is a “Technology Transfer Hub”, an association in charge of promoting the innovations generated by leading Chilean universities at a global level.

SPC supports the innovation of mining supplier companies in Peru

Softpower Connections Consultores organized the 1st Innovation Mission for mining providers of @ PromPerú. An intense week of activities that allowed Peruvian companies to learn about the state of the Chilean mining industry, its challenges and opportunities to innovate and build new businesses. The agenda included a panorama presented by Eduardo Bitrán, at the Innovation Club; know first-hand the needs of large corporations such as Antofagasta Minerals and Anglo American; meetings with the main local accelerators such as StartUp Chile and Imagine Lab that opened collaborative work spaces with national startups that are developing solutions for the industry. A study of technological surveillance carried out ad hoc for this mission was reviewed and they received training in the APTA Hub, which promotes and markets the technology developed by 12 of the main Chilean universities. They learned about the Expande program, the sector promotion policies developed by ProChile, as well as the operation of local Venture Capitals, such as the one led by Fundación Chile. The agenda closed with the presentation of proposals to an expert panel and a networking activity. We thank those who collaborated in this productive work week, which also sought to build business alliances between Peru and Chile to address third markets. Softpower Connections puts at your service the experience of prominent professionals who provide a comprehensive and multidisciplinary perspective to address international markets. It offers high-level professional experience and a wide network of contacts at the public and private level, in Chile and the world, to take your business to the next level, minimizing costs and maximizing the use of opportunities. We are committed to long-term, high-value relationships, based on the permanent development of quality, timely and effective work at the service of our clients’ objectives. Why take the longest and most expensive road. SPC helps you prospect markets and spot opportunities. It accompanies you in addressing these opportunities, to adapt your offer (products, services and business models) to new markets; It supports you in the successful materialization of these businesses and advises you to make yourself known, successfully communicate your offer and position your brand.