Red para la investigación y educación de Chile

What Red para la investigación y educación de Chile does

REUNA (Red Universitaria Nacional / Red para la investigación y educación de Chile) is Chile's national research and education network (NREN), a non-profit corporation founded in 1994 that operates the country's only dedicated advanced academic backbone. Its core product is high-speed connectivity spanning 12,500 km of fiber from Arica to Punta Arenas, with 100 Gbps+ capacity on key routes and a 24/7 network operations center. On top of this backbone, REUNA layers an integrated service portfolio: eduConnect neutral cloud exchange (interconnecting to AWS, Google, Microsoft, Oracle, Huawei Cloud, Akamai, Cloudflare, Fastly, Meta and others across Chile, Brazil, and the USA), CSIRT.REUNA cybersecurity services (eduScore, eduAware phishing testing, eduSCAN vulnerability scanning, eduVPN), eduroam academic identity roaming (access to 10,000+ institutions across 100+ countries), video conferencing and multimedia collaboration, and IP address allocation. International reach is delivered through founding membership in RedCLARA (8,000+ connected Latin American institutions) and the AmLight and BELLA II transoceanic links.

The organization serves 50+ member institutions, primarily Chilean universities (Universidad de Chile, PUC, Universidad de Concepción, Universidad de Aysén, UDP, PUCV), astronomical observatories (ALMA, AURA, ESO), and government research agencies (ANID, INACH, INIA Tamel Aike). REUNA transferred 505.4 PB of data across its network in 2025, with much of that volume attributable to observatory data flows. The go-to-market is exclusively direct enterprise sales through a formal integration process; institutions become members and then receive the full service portfolio under institutional membership agreements. Revenue mechanics are not publicly disclosed but are understood to combine recurring membership fees with project-based government grants (notably the CLP 800M ANID-funded Proyecto Patagonia) and international cooperation funding (EU-backed BELLA/SPIDER programs).

Strategically, REUNA is in a phase of geographic and service expansion. The Proyecto Patagonia initiative is extending the backbone into the underserved Macrozona Austral (Coyhaique PoP 2022, Magallanes PoP 2025), and recent partnerships with NIC Chile (DNSSEC training), Red G9 (data protection compliance under Chile's Ley 21.719), SOCHIAS (astronomy outreach), and SPIDER/BELLA II (AI and cybersecurity innovation) signal a broadening of the service surface beyond pure connectivity. REUNA's board chair, José Palacios, was elected president of RedCLARA's board for 2025-2027, reinforcing REUNA's influence across Latin American NREN governance. The organization's competitive position is anchored by its status as Chile's sole designated NREN and its embedded role in international academic network infrastructure.

Name

Red para la investigación y educación de Chile

Legal name

Red Universitaria Nacional

Website

https://reuna.cl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

REUNA is Chile's national non-profit research and education network, operating a 12,500 km fiber backbone from Arica to Punta Arenas and serving 50+ universities, astronomical observatories, and research centers with high-speed connectivity, cybersecurity, cloud exchange, and identity roaming services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Research and Education Network Services

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518), Computer Facilities Management Services (541513)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Communications Services, Nec (4899), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Subsea & Terrestrial Backhaul to Data Centers and Cloud On-Ramps (IX/DC Interconnect) (HDAIALAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Regional Education Service Agencies (ESAs/BOCES/Intermediate Units) (EDADABAC), Institutional Capacity Building & Training (Workforce/Systems Strengthening) (BPADAEAC)

Keywords

• Research and education network
• National academic connectivity
• Cloud exchange services
• Cybersecurity incident response
• High-speed network infrastructure

Headquarters

HQ city

Nunoa

HQ country

Chile

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations

Revenue model

1. Institutional Membership and Services: REUNA operates as a non-profit corporation providing exclusive connectivity and digital services to its member institutions including universities, observatories, and research centers. Revenue is generated through membership fees and service provision to affiliated institutions.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

REUNA (Red para la investigación y educación de Chile / Red Universitaria Nacional) operates Chile's national research and education network, providing high-speed connectivity, cloud exchange (eduConnect), identity services (eduroam), video conferencing, and cybersecurity services (CSIRT.REUNA and sub-products) to member institutions including universities, astronomical observatories, and research centers. The organization administers 12,500 km of national fiber infrastructure supported by a 24/7 operations center and international interconnection through RedCLARA and AmLight.

Product overview

REUNA (Red Nacional de Investigación y Educación de Chile) operates as a national research and education network offering a comprehensive suite of digital infrastructure and services. The core offerings include: Connectivity services (national academic network, international connections via RedCLARA and AmLight, inter-campus networks, commercial internet), Identity services (eduroam roaming), Video Conferencing and Multimedia, and Cloud and Operations. Cybersecurity offerings include CSIRT.REUNA incident response, eduVPN secure access, eduAware phishing detection, eduScore security benchmarking, and eduSCAN vulnerability scanning. The infrastructure portfolio includes the national fiber optic network (12,500 km), BELLA II submarine cable linking Latin America with Europe, Proyecto Patagonia extending connectivity to southern regions, and PoP Chajnantor connecting astronomical observatories. All services are supported by 24x7 operations center.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Conectividad (Connectivity) High-speed national and international connectivity services for research and education institutions, including the national academic network, international networks (RedCLARA, AmLight), inter-campus networks, campus network, and commercial internet services.
• eduConnect Neutral exchange service for connecting member institutions to major public cloud providers (AWS, Google, Microsoft, Oracle, Huawei Cloud, Akamai, Cloudflare, Fastly, Facebook, AT&T, Edgeone) through private and secure direct connections with interconnections maintained in Chile, Brazil, and the USA.
• IP Públicas (Public IP Addresses) IP address services providing 2 Class C IPv4 segments (255 IPs each), autonomous system number (ASN), and IPv6 /48 segment allocation to member institutions.
• VC y Multimedia (Videoconferencing and Multimedia) Videoconferencing and multimedia services for collaborative online meetings, webinars, and seminars among academic and research institutions.
• Identidad (Identity) - eduroam Identity services including eduroam academic roaming, enabling Wi-Fi connectivity for users at over 10,000 institutions in more than 100 countries worldwide.
• Ciberseguridad (Cybersecurity) Cybersecurity services including CSIRT.REUNA incident response, eduScore security benchmarking, eduAware phishing detection, eduSCAN network scanning, and eduVPN secure remote access.
• Nube y Operaciones (Cloud and Operations) Cloud services and network operations support including 24x7 monitoring of links, services, and equipment for member institutions.
• BELLA II High-speed submarine cable infrastructure strengthening collaboration between Latin America and Europe, providing dedicated connectivity for research and education institutions.
• Proyecto Patagonia Digital infrastructure project connecting research and education institutions in Chile's southern Macrozona Austral (Aysén and Magallanes regions) using fiber optic, wireless links, and satellite connectivity (Starlink).
• PoP Chajnantor Point of Presence connecting astronomical observatories in the Chajnantor area to the national research and education network.
• Data Center Data center facilities supporting network operations and services for member institutions.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40,000+ institutions connected worldwide through REUNA's network partnerships
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

AI capability3 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Red G9 (Red de Universidades Públicas no Estatales)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 May 2026Collaboration on data protection compliance for universities, including joint events and the 'Taller de Implementación de la Nueva Ley de Datos Personales' program to support member institutions in implementing Chile's new data protection law (Ley 21.719).
• NIC ChilecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 September 2025Joint technical workshop on DNSSEC implementation delivered virtually (September-November 2025) for REUNA member institutions. NIC Chile provides DNS expertise while REUNA provides the network platform and participant access.
• Instituto de Ingenieros de ChileminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 18 June 2020Collaboration agreement to promote discussion, cooperation, and linkage between both institutions. REUNA provides its digital platform for disseminating the Institute's technical reports and conferences to academic institutions nationwide.
• SOCHIAS (Sociedad Chilena de Astronomía)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 June 2020Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen collaboration between Chilean astronomy and REUNA's network services. Includes organization of astronomy outreach activities, provision of video conferencing services, and access to eduroam roaming for SOCHIAS members at 10,000+ institutions worldwide.
• RedCLARA (Red Cooperativa Latinoamericana de Redes Avanzadas)coreTechnology or IntegrationREUNA is a founding partner of RedCLARA, the cooperative network connecting Latin American research and education networks. Through this partnership, REUNA provides its members with connectivity to 8,000+ academic institutions across Latin America and enables international research collaboration.
• AmLightcoreTechnology or IntegrationInternational connectivity partnership enabling high-speed data transfer between South America and North America, facilitating research collaboration with U.S. and global institutions.
• ANID (Agencia Nacional de Investigación y Desarrollo)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerANID provides funding for REUNA's Proyecto Patagonia, a CLP 800 million initiative to connect research institutions in Chile's southern Macrozona Austral (Aysén and Magallanes regions) to the national research network.
• eduConnect Cloud Providers (AWS, Google, Microsoft, Facebook, Akamai, Huawei Cloud, Cloudflare, fastly, ATT, Edgeone, Oracle)coreTechnology or IntegrationREUNA's eduConnect service provides neutral, dedicated cloud exchange enabling member institutions to connect privately and securely to major cloud providers. Interconnections are maintained in Chile, Brazil, and the USA through partnerships with RedCLARA, AmLight, and PIT Chile.
• eduroamcoreTechnology or IntegrationREUNA provides eduroam academic roaming service enabling researchers and students from member institutions to access WiFi at 10,000+ participating academic institutions in over 100 countries worldwide.
• SPIDER (EU-LAC Digital Infrastructure Development)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerREUNA participates in the SPIDER project aimed at maximizing the impact of BELLA submarine cable infrastructure for EU-LAC digital transformation. The project launches idea competitions for AI, cybersecurity, and digital resource applications using BELLA connectivity.
• BELLA (Building the Europe Link to Latin America)coreTechnology or IntegrationBELLA is a program developed by RedCLARA and national research networks with EU support, establishing high-speed submarine connectivity between Europe and Latin America. REUNA leverages this infrastructure for international research collaboration.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Internet2: US-based non-profit computer networking consortium providing high-speed network services to research and education institutions. Directly comparable as a national research and education network serving universities and research centers with similar connectivity, identity, and cybersecurity services.
• JISC: UK-based non-profit providing digital solutions and connectivity to universities, colleges, and research institutions. Comparable as a research and education technology organization offering network services, identity, cybersecurity, and digital resources to academic members.
• RNP (Rede Nacional de Ensino e Pesquisa): Brazil's national research and education network providing advanced connectivity and services to Brazilian universities and research institutions. Closely comparable as a Latin American NREN with similar member-based structure, international connections, and eduConnect-style cloud exchange offerings.
• CANARIE: Canada's national research and education network providing high-speed connectivity and digital infrastructure to Canadian universities, colleges, and research institutions. Comparable as a national NREN offering connectivity, cloud services, and identity federation for the academic sector.
• AARNet: Australia's Academic and Research Network providing high-capacity internet and specialized services to the research and education sector. Comparable as a national NREN with similar infrastructure scale, member-based model, and service diversification beyond connectivity.
• RedCLARA: Latin American cooperative network connecting national research and education networks across the region. Directly comparable as both a partner and peer — REUNA is a founding member, and RedCLARA provides similar connectivity, collaboration, and infrastructure services at a multi-country level.
• GÉANT: Europe's leading collaboration on e-infrastructure and services for research and education, connecting Europe's NRENs. Directly comparable as a pan-regional research network organization with similar service portfolios including connectivity, identity (eduGAIN/eduroam), and security services.
• RedIRIS: Spain's national research and education network providing advanced connectivity and services to Spanish academic and research institutions. Comparable as a European NREN with similar member-based structure, international connectivity, and service portfolio including identity and security.
• RENATER: France's national research and education network providing high-speed connectivity and digital services to French universities and research organizations. Comparable as a national NREN with similar infrastructure scale, government-funded operations, and service diversification.
• CUDI: Mexico's national research and education network connecting Mexican universities and research centers to global academic networks. Comparable as a Latin American NREN peer with similar model, scale, and member-based academic institution focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/reuna.chile

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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