Cinder Capacitación

What Cinder Capacitación does

CINDER Capacitación is a Chilean occupational training organization (OTEC) certified by SENCE, operating since 1991 from Talca in the Maule Region. With 29+ years in workplace safety and compliance training, CINDER has repositioned itself as a specialist in immersive Extended Reality (XR) simulation, designing and manufacturing its own simulators in Chile. The company reports 44 employees and serves enterprise clients across mining, banking, energy, construction, and cooperatives, including Scotiabank Chile (488 collaborators trained), Ahorrocoop, Grupo Ibereolica, and Acciona Chile.

CINDER's core technology stack is built around CoreSafe Academy, a proprietary XR platform that activates 7+ sensory channels (haptic feedback, spatial audio, immersive projections, gamification) and supports group sessions of 5 participants per 45-60 minute module. The company claims 0% motion sickness versus 20-80% for traditional VR headsets. Complementary proprietary products include the Vulcano fire extinguisher simulator, the Grúa Horquilla (forklift) operator simulator, the Olimpia mobile training truck for nationwide deployment, and a Moodle-based asynchronous e-learning platform (mod.cinder.cl). Affiliated ATENEA — also founded and led by CEO Matías Saldías — manufactures the XR simulators and proprietary haptic tools.

The business model combines project-based SENCE-franchised training services, annual subscription licensing for CoreSafe Academy (unlimited users, installed simulators, 100% customized scenarios), and professional services for content virtualization. All courses carry SENCE course codes, enabling clients to recover up to 100% of training investment via Chile's Franquicia Tributaria (tax franchise), which structurally supports budget approval. Distribution runs through direct enterprise field sales, an inside-sales motion via website quote/demo forms, OTIC channel partners (e.g., OTIC CAMACOES), and government/regional authority endorsement. Recent strategic activity includes a four-product launch event (Dec 2024), Olimpia nationwide rollout (Dec 2025), and a strategic alliance with DEKRA (Jan 2026) aimed at international expansion.

Name

Cinder Capacitación

Legal name

CINDER Capacitación

Website

https://cinder.cl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CINDER Capacitación is a Chilean SENCE-certified OTEC that delivers workplace safety and compliance training through proprietary Extended Reality (XR) simulators, serving enterprise clients across mining, banking, energy, and industrial sectors with immersive, customized programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Workplace Safety Training Services

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (61151), Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Educational Support Services (61171), Professional and Management Development Training (61143)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Safety, Compliance & Risk Training Simulations (EHS, OSHA, Hazard Response) (EDAFAJAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

General Occupational Safety & OSHA Compliance (EDABAEAA), Machine Safety, Guarding & Industrial Equipment Safety (EDABAEAG), Skilled Trades, Safety & Compliance Certification Prep (OSHA, HAZMAT, welding, electrical, HVAC) (EDANAIAM), Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Training (EDAGANAI)

Keywords

• Occupational safety training
• Immersive XR simulation
• Corporate compliance training
• SENCE franchised training
• Workplace emergency preparedness

Headquarters

HQ city

Talca

HQ country

Chile

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. CoreSafe Academy Licensing: Two licensing models: (1) Experiencia Única — single XR session for pilots, DS-44 compliance days, or Safety Day events, at 45-60 minutes per session for 5 participants; (2) Licencia Academy Anual — annual license with unlimited users, installed XR simulators, 100% customized experiences, advanced gamification, and annual support, targeting 100% of workforce across multiple plants.
2. SENCE-Approved Training Courses: B2B corporate training services for regulatory compliance (DS-44 Article 16, Ley 16.744, ISO 45001, OSHA). All programs carry SENCE course codes and qualify for Chile's tax training franchise (franquicia tributaria), allowing companies to recover up to 100% of training investment. Training is delivered in-person, online, or hybrid. Revenue is project-based per course engagement.
3. Vulcano Simulator Training (Fire Extinguisher): Dedicated fire extinguisher course using the Vulcano immersive simulator. Can be delivered at client sites or at CINDER headquarters. Includes theoretical training, practical simulator use, documentation for regulatory audits, and certificates. May be bundled with DS-44 compliance packages. Course code: 1238023275.
4. Olimpia Mobile Training Delivery: Mobile training station (Olimpia Truck) deployed to client facilities across Chile. Revenue is generated by the training delivery service, with fees based on scope, duration, and number of participants. Covers national territory including industrial plants, mining sites, logistics centers, and public institutions.
5. Content Virtualization and E-Learning: Custom e-learning content development including microlearning, interactive sequences, interactive books, corporate platforms, sign language interpretation, animated infographics, and on-site video production. Offered as standalone projects or bundled with training programs. All content qualifies for SENCE franchise.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Cinder Capacitación is a SENCE-certified OTEC that delivers immersive workplace safety and corporate compliance training using proprietary Extended Reality (XR) simulation technology. Its flagship offerings include the CoreSafe Academy XR platform, the Vulcano fire extinguisher simulator, the Grúa Horquilla (forklift) operator simulator, and the OLIMPIA mobile training station, all of which qualify for Chile's SENCE tax franchise allowing companies to recover up to 100% of training investment. The company combines immersive simulation, gamification, and neuroscience-based learning to deliver DS-44 Article 16, ISO 45001, and OSHA-aligned safety training to enterprise clients across mining, banking, energy, construction, retail, and public sectors in Chile.

Product overview

Cinder Capacitación operates as an OTEC (Technical Training Organization) certified by SENCE, offering a portfolio of immersive training solutions anchored by three proprietary technology products: CoreSafe Academy (XR simulation platform for comprehensive safety training), Vulcano Simulator (fire extinguisher training), and the Grúa Horquilla Simulator (forklift operator training), all supplemented by OLIMPIA (mobile training truck for national deployment) and a Moodle-based asynchronous e-learning platform. The portfolio is unified by shared compliance frameworks (DS-44, SENCE franchise eligibility), gamification mechanics, and 7+ sensory channel activation for procedural memory encoding. Services include custom corporate training design and content virtualization, all leveraging the same SENCE-certified OTEC infrastructure for tax credit recovery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CoreSafe Academy: Extended reality (XR) training platform based on neuroscience, gamification, and immersive simulators for workplace safety compliance including DS-44 Art. 16.
• Vulcano
• Olimpia
• Cinder on Truck

Products and services

• CoreSafe Academy Extended reality (XR) simulation platform for occupational safety training, based on neuroscience principles and gamification. Delivers immersive scenarios with 7+ sensory channels, group training for up to 5 participants per session, real-time gamification (XP, rankings, badges), and automated reporting for compliance auditing. Available as Single Experience session or Annual Academy License.
• OLIMPIA Mobile Training Station Mobile training station (truck) that travels to client facilities for in-situ training delivery. Fully equipped with specialized infrastructure and simulation technology, operating nationally with 24/7 availability. Designed for operational continuity - integrates without halting production operations.
• Vulcano Fire Extinguisher Simulator Immersive fire extinguisher training simulator unique in Latin America. Participants experience simulated emergencies with smoke, alarms, and environmental pressure in a completely safe setting. Enables DS-44 Art.16 point 7 compliance with traceable metrics, individual reports, and audit-ready certification.
• Grúa Horquilla (Forklift) Operator Simulator Immersive forklift operator training simulator combining high-fidelity simulation with performance measurement tools. Covers compliance with current safety and operation regulations, pre/post competency measurement, customizable scenarios, and individual/group performance reports.
• CINDER E-Learning Platform Asynchronous training platform powered by Moodle, providing 100% self-paced materials, online tutors, personalized content customization, digital certifications, and 24/7 support. Accessible via RUT-based login credentials.
• Custom Corporate Training (Formación Corporativa Personalizada) Custom corporate training design and delivery service including instructional design, multimedia production support, expert instructors, and comprehensive evaluation with final reports. Available in-person, online, and hybrid formats with national coverage.
• Content Virtualization Corporate knowledge transformation into e-learning experiences. Services include instructional design, professional voice-over, subtitles/translation, custom graphic design, microlearning capsules, dynamic learning sequences, interactive books, virtual characters, sign language interpretation, and custom corporate platforms.

Quantifiable outcome

• NPS of 95-96 points across training deployments
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DEKRAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 January 2026DEKRA is a global leader in testing, certification, and inspection with operations in 60+ countries and 48,000+ employees. CINDER announced a strategic alliance with DEKRA in January 2026 to strengthen safety, innovation, and applied learning. DEKRA is positioned as an official 'Partner' on the CoreSafe Academy platform. The collaboration aims to explore, develop, and implement industrial learning solutions that promote a strong preventive culture, leveraging DEKRA's global standards and CINDER's XR technology.
• ATENEAcoreTechnology or IntegrationATENEA is the XR simulator manufacturer affiliated with CINDER, founded by the same CEO (Matías Saldías). ATENEA develops 100% industry-specific XR simulators that are customized per client and integrated with CINDER's training programs. ATENEA develops haptic tools (devices that allow users to feel vibrations, impacts, and textures during simulation) which are proprietary to the platform.
• SENCE (Servicio Nacional de Capacitación y Empleo)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSENCE is Chile's national technical training and employment service. CINDER is an OTEC (Organismo Técnico de Capacitación) certified by SENCE, which authorizes the company to deliver SENCE-franchised training programs. This certification is fundamental to CINDER's business model as it enables companies to recover up to 100% of training costs through the tax franchise system.
• OTIC CAMACOESminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOTIC CAMACOES is a Technical Intermediation Organization that co-finances and administers training for member companies using SENCE franchise funds. OTIC CAMACOES works with CINDER as a preferred training provider, recommending CINDER's immersive training programs to its member companies across Chile.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• PIXO VR: Enterprise VR/XR training platform used by large organizations for safety, operations, and compliance training. Comparable target market (enterprise L&D, safety) and delivery model (immersive simulation).
• Interplay Learning: XR-based training for skilled trades and safety (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, multifamily maintenance). Comparable simulator-based safety/skills training model, with broader trade vertical coverage.
• Talespin: Enterprise XR/VR learning platform focused on soft-skill and procedural training using immersive simulations. Closely comparable on the XR-training-for-enterprise model and serves overlapping buyer personas (L&D, safety, operations).
• Strivr: US-based immersive XR training platform for enterprise workforce learning, including safety and operational procedures. Direct comparable in extended-reality enterprise training, though Strivr leans headset-VR while CINDER uses projection-based XR.

Broad incumbents

• Skillsoft: Large corporate learning platform with compliance and safety content libraries. Adjacent rather than direct — overlaps on enterprise compliance training and corporate-L&D buyer, but not on immersive-XR simulation delivery.
• DEKRA: Global testing, inspection and certification company with deep occupational-safety training offerings. CINDER's recently announced strategic partner; overlaps in safety training content, standards, and enterprise reach across 60+ countries.
• TÜV SÜD: Global safety/certification body offering occupational-safety training and conformity services. Comparable regulatory/safety-training domain expertise; broader portfolio and geographic scale versus CINDER.
• Bureau Veritas: Global TIC (testing, inspection, certification) incumbent that delivers occupational-health-and-safety training as part of a broader services portfolio. Comparable on the safety-training domain, but as a wider portfolio incumbent rather than an XR specialist.

Regional players

• Asociación Chilena de Seguridad (ACHS): Chilean mutual-administrator of workers' compensation law (Ley 16.744) and a major in-country provider of occupational-safety training. Closest regional comp on Chilean safety-training market, though ACHS operates under a different mutual-insurance business model rather than as an OTEC.

Emerging players

• Mursion: VR-based simulation training primarily for soft skills (leadership, sales, DEI). Partial overlap: shares the immersive-training-for-enterprise model but focuses on interpersonal skills rather than CINDER's safety/EHS core.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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