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SUPPORT INSTITUTIONS
Uruguay has a support platform made up of public and private actors that promote entrepreneurial development, research, and innovation.
Below is a description of key players, grouped according to their role within the startup ecosystem:
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Main Public Support Institutions​
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Cameron MacPherson – Scientific Project Manager at Institut Roche
“I definitely see Uruguay as a future R&D hub. I believe it has many strengths in its favor. It’s a relatively small country, which—somewhat ironically—means it can likely achieve much more per capita than many others. Strategically, Uruguay is well positioned to take the lead and showcase significant value.”
Country of origin: France
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Open Labs
Open Innovation Labs are spaces that promote open innovation by providing access to technologies and resources for prototyping and proof-of-concept testing in controlled environments. These labs aim to foster collaboration among various stakeholders—such as companies, startups, researchers, and students—to develop innovative solutions to challenges faced by both the public and private sectors.
Research and Development (R&D) Institutes
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To attract collaborative projects with the international—particularly regional—industry, these institutes offer state-of-the-art technology platforms and highly skilled human resources to support and enable the successful development of new ventures.
