About the Program
The Open Innovation program on Mining – Expande – conducted by Fundación Chile and the Australian Commission for Trade and Investments (Austrade), with METS Ignited, got together to launch the Technological Exchange Program for startups and/or suppliers of the mining industry METStech Passport; the first alliance of its sort between Australia and Chile.
The program seeks to generate cross-pollination by means of the exchange of ideas, synergies and the challenges faced by industry and collaboration between the mining innovation platforms of EXPANDE and METS Ignited.
During the half of 2018 the startups and/or suppliers selected – with a potential for globalization – may access mentoring, workshops, networking events and institutional support for facilitating a soft landing in the Australian market over two weeks.
What are we seeking?
Startups and/or suppliers oriented toward developing technological solutions that resolve challenges in:
Exploration
Technologies that increase the availability of geological resources, efficiently and effectively to increase the success rate of companies.
Sensorization
Advanced sensors with connectivity that allows to increase the efficiency of processes and reduce the direct intervention of operators to improve security and auditability.
Mining footprint
Technologies that reduce the environmental impact generated by the mining industry along its value chain.
Digitization
Innovations that develop more effective human / machine interfaces and systems that allow remote presence, augmented reality and situational awareness.
Data Analytics
Applied to the unit processes that are part of the mining value chain.
Who may apply?
Technology-based startups and/or suppliers who comply with the following requirements:
Collaboration
A talent for generating alliances and collaboration agreements with local suppliers.
Verified Technologies
In operational environments
Scaling & globalization
Technology with a high potential for scaling in foreign markets and export capabilities.
Sales
On local markets and with customers from the mining industry
Challenges
Technologies that respond to the needs of the mining industry
Stages of Application
- ABR
Home applications
- JUN
Close applications
- JUN
Pre-selected ad
- JUL
Demo Day
- AGO
Winners announcement
- OCT
Immersion phase
What are the benefits?
International networks
Matchmaking with potential investors
Potential partners / customers
Workshops
International conferences
What expenses are covered by the program?
Airline Tickets
Domestic and international flights.Accommodation
En Melbourne, Sydney & BrisbaneMining Resources Conference
Entrance Ticket to IMARC 2018