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CORFO Semilla Expande

Semilla Expande para Empresas Lideradas por Mujeres

Supports women-led Chilean companies with staged expansion financing to strengthen market-ready products after first sales.

Semilla Expande para Empresas Lideradas por Mujeres 2026 is a two-stage, non-refundable co-financing program from CORFO that supports early-stage women-led Chilean companies that have already made their first sale and are ready to expand market traction. Stage 1 provides up to CLP 28,333,334 over a maximum of nine months, covering up to 85% of eligible project costs; the applicant contributes a mi

Innovation and market expansion for women-led companies with demonstrated first sales.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.9 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.15%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.

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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.corfo.gob.cl