PURPOSE
The UC Innovation Center fosters a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship within the University and across the country by creating opportunities for collaboration, strengthening networks, and promoting joint initiatives among academia, industry, and the public sector.
Drawing on the excellence and multidisciplinary expertise of the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile, the Center seeks to inspire, empower, and showcase the capabilities of its faculties and researchers to address complex challenges through collaboration and innovation. It also contributes to the development of innovation policies that connect businesses, academia, and government, with the ultimate goal of improving people’s quality of life and promoting sustainable development.
The construction of the UC Innovation Center was made possible through a landmark US$15 million donation from the Angelini Group, which supported both the development of the building and the launch of the Center’s strategic vision. Today, the Center operates under a self-sustaining financial model, enabling it to continue driving innovation, entrepreneurship, and collaboration across academia, industry, and the public sector.
Ceremony of laying the First stone of the UC Innovation Center, with the assistance of Government, academic and business authorities
Inaugural session of the Advisory Council of the UC Innovation Center.
Inauguration ceremony of the UC Innovation Center, headed by the President of the Republic, Michelle Bachelet.
Creation of the first Research and Development (R&D) office commissioned by the UC. BRAIN Chile and Sin Límites programs are launched.
Creation and co-execution of the 3xi initiative and Red Innovación Chile. The Mentor Network program is launched, the Business R&D Studies Laboratory is launched and the first version of innovation 2050 is carried out.
Jump Chile turns 10 years and several initiatives are created to strengthen start-ups. The Fablab joins the Center and leads the production of health equipment for the pandemic. The 5G Claro Lab UC Innovation Center is launched.
In recognition of its innovative architecture, the UC Anacleto Angelini Innovation Center building was awarded Design of the Year 2015 by the Design Museum in London, one of the most prestigious distinctions in the field of design.
Often referred to as the “Nobel Prize of Architecture,” the Pritzker Architecture Prize was awarded to architect Alejandro Aravena in 2016, making him the 41st laureate and the first Chilean to receive the distinction.