Biotechnology

Biotechnology and Life Sciences


Chile has taken significant steps to incorporate biotechnology into its economy. Through a powerful series of initiatives, including a new regulatory framework and economic incentives, Chile seeks to develop a world-class biotechnology sector.

Biotech in Chile already embraces a range of sectors related with natural resources, including agriculture, livestock, human health, forensic science, fishery, forestry and industrial biotechnology. Chile also encourages foreign R&D investment and is actively working on promoting clinical investigation.

Our industry in numbers

  • Invest Chile has attracted US$ 170 million of foreign investment in biotechnology over last 3 years
  • US$ 24 million investment in clinical research
  • 140 clinical trials approved in 2008
  • Over 30 Clinical Research Organizations in Chile
  • Over 350,000 patients have been enrolled in clinical trials
  • Number of scientists has increased by 60% since 1990
  • 201 biotech companies, an increase of 30% in recent years


Source: CORFO "Chile an emerging location for clinical trials"

Our advantages

  • Opportunities in all clusters related with natural resources
  • An emerging location for clinical trials
  • Reliable, competitive and highly skilled researchers
  • A transparent regulatory environment which protects intellectual property rights.
  • Multiple world-class Technology Transfer Centres

Biotech sectors in Chile


Source: CORFO "Biotechnology and Life Sciences in Chile"

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