The Indian company NinjaCart announced that it will increase its imports of Chilean fresh produce, projecting a tenfold increase to nearly USD 5 million. The announcement was made during a visit by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Francisco Pérez Mackenna, and the Undersecretary of International Economic Relations, Paula Estévez, to the country to promote opportunities in science and technology.
“India is one of the most dynamic and fastest-growing markets in the world, so this is an encouraging milestone for what lies ahead. We are creating the conditions for more companies to seek to increase their business with our country, and in this regard, I want to especially highlight the work done by ProChile,” stated the Secretary of State.
For her part, the Undersecretary of International Economic Relations highlighted the news as “a very positive signal that demonstrates the potential to further strengthen the economic relationship between Chile and India in areas of innovation, technology, and logistics applied to productive sectors. Furthermore, it reflects that joint work between the public and private sectors can open new investment opportunities and generate greater added value for our export sector.”
The authorities also visited the company QpiAI, an entity dedicated to the development of artificial intelligence that has the largest quantum computer operating in Bangalore, used for business and scientific applications. This company is focused on the analysis, modeling, and automation of business processes in different productive sectors.
Likewise, they met with representatives of the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Platforms (C-CAMP), an initiative of the Department of Biotechnology of the Ministry of Science and Technology of the Government of India. This organization operates as an innovation hub, providing advanced infrastructure, as well as boosting incubation programs and support in technology transfer, driving solutions in the health, agriculture, and environment sectors.
Approach to India’s technological engine
The Chancellor and the Undersecretary also spoke with the Minister of Electronics, IT and Biotechnology of the government of Karnataka, Priyank M. Kharge, with whom they discussed possibilities for collaboration in the areas of digital economy, artificial intelligence, and digital infrastructure.
“We see a concrete opportunity for cooperation with India since we have one of the most advanced digital connectivity ecosystems in Latin America, a solid renewable energy matrix, and a clear framework of public policies for artificial intelligence and data centers. With these conditions, we can position Chile as a strategic platform to attract investment to our continent,” concluded the Secretary of State.
Bangalore is recognized as one of the most important global innovation centers in the world and houses the largest concentration of computer-related companies, research centers, and technological development in India.
