Global Innovation Summit 2025

1–2 Apr 2025 | HANNOVER MESSE, Germany

Carlos Valenzuela

Experto Innovación

AHK Chile

Santiago, Chile

3 profile visits

My organisation

AHK Chile

AHK Chile

Association

Santiago de Chile, Chile

The Chilean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry, AHK Chile, founded in 1916 by German businessmen in Valparaíso, is a non-profit trade association that promotes the strategic areas of Innovation & Technology Transfer, Trade Exchange & Trade Fairs, Dual Education & Training, Energy, Mining and Sustainability, thus promoting the economic and social development of both countries. Its initiatives contribute directly to the exchange of technology and know-how, to foster innovation, sustainability and dual education. AHK Chile not only represents the interests of its members and is the official representative of German industry in Chile, but has also become an important platform for the commercial exchange and transfer of technology and know-how between Germany and Chile.
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About me

MBA Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez / Architect Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. Innovation Expert in the German-Chilean Chamber of Commerce.

Since 2011, he has been responsible for all activities in the field of innovation of interest to the chamber, also providing innovation services offered to the chamber's associated companies, e.g., Audits of Innovation, Design Innovation Strategy, Innovation Programs for Executives, Startup Mentoring, and In-Company Training.

After receiving his degree from Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez, he worked at the university as a lecturer in Managing Innovation and Entrepreneurship for undergraduate Business School students.

Mr Valenzuela worked for the Ministry of Housing as a Technical Assistant at the Metropolitan Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. In this position, he coordinated the design and implementation of public parks for vulnerable communities in the metropolitan area.

From 2003 to 2007, he developed his career as an architect in the private sector, designing and developing housing, hotels and educational buildings.

Specialities: Innovation Management, Entrepreneurship, Startup Mentoring, Design Sprint, and In-Company Training.

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