Sociedad Chilena de Nutricion (SOCHINUT)

What Sociedad Chilena de Nutricion (SOCHINUT) does

Sociedad Chilena de Nutrición, Bromatología y Toxicología (SOCHINUT) is a Chilean nonprofit scientific society, founded circa 1943 (with the earliest documented presidency from 1979-1980), headquartered at La Concepción 81, oficina 1307 in Providencia, Santiago. It serves as the national scientific association for nutritionists, dietitians, food scientists, and researchers in Chile, and is an active member society of the International Union of Nutritional Sciences (IUNS). Its primary deliverables are: (i) the Revista Chilena de Nutrición (RCHNUT), a peer-reviewed scientific journal indexed in Web of Science since 2017 and recipient of an Impact Factor in 2026; (ii) annual scientific events including the XXIV JORNADAS SOCHINUT and joint I JORNADA SOCHINUT-SOCHITAL 2026; (iii) competitive research grants (XI Convocatoria de Proyectos) funded in part via co-branded funds with corporate partners such as Agrosuper, Consorcio Lechero, and the Henri Nestlé Scientific Development Fund; and (iv) excellence scholarships for students. Auxiliary services include discounted member courses, the Zona Socios member portal with installment billing, and an emailed Boletin/newsletter.

SOCHINUT's technology footprint is modest and built around its Wix-hosted website (sochinut.cl), a self-serve member portal (Zona Socios) with online payment processing, and a digital journal platform (rchnut). It has no proprietary mobile app, no public APIs, and no disclosed integrations. Its go-to-market is community-led: the society reaches professionals through institutional affiliations with related Chilean societies (SOCHITAL, SOCHIMENUP, ACHINUMET), corporate partnerships with food-industry players (GRANOTEC, Agrosuper), university channels, and active social media presence on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

The business model is a hybrid nonprofit-association model with three revenue streams: recurring annual membership fees (paid individually with up to 3-installment billing), one-time event and course registration fees, and corporate sponsorships/partnerships that underwrite research grants and activities. Membership provides access to a "Zona Socios" portal, journal content, research grants, and event discounts (10% on courses for members). With approximately 5 paid staff, operations are lean and rely heavily on volunteer academic leadership (e.g., President Dr. Rodrigo Chamorro for the 2025-2026 Directorio, Past President Dra. Gladys Morales now serving on the IUNS Council). The society is privately held, has no parent company, no funding rounds, and no subsidiaries; it is governed by an elected Directorio on multi-year terms.

Name

Sociedad Chilena de Nutricion (SOCHINUT)

Legal name

Sociedad Chilena de Nutrición, Bromatología y Toxicología

Website

https://sochinut.cl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

SOCHINUT is a Chilean nonprofit scientific society for nutrition, bromatology, and toxicology professionals, publishing the Web of Science-indexed Revista Chilena de Nutricion (RCHNUT), running annual congresses and research grants, and serving Chilean nutritionists, dietitians, and researchers through individual memberships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Scientific Association (Nutrition Science)

NAICS

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Voluntary Health Organizations (813212)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Nutrition & Food Security (Global Health) NGOs (HLAJAKAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Research Grants, Fellowships & Stipends (International) (EDAIAOAJ), Nutrition & Dietetics Services (EDALAFAH)

Keywords

• Nutrition science
• Scientific society
• Professional membership
• Peer-reviewed journal
• Research grants

Headquarters

HQ city

Santiago

HQ country

Chile

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Annual Membership Fees: SOCHINUT generates revenue through annual membership fees paid by nutrition professionals and researchers. Members receive benefits including access to the Zona Socios portal, discounted rates for courses and events, online payment facilities, and installment payment options up to 3 cuotas precio cont.
2. Event Registration Fees: Revenue from registration fees for congresses, jornadas, courses, and symposia organized by the society.
3. Corporate Sponsorships and Partnerships: Partnership agreements with companies like GRANOTEC, Agrosuper, and others that support research projects and society activities in exchange for association with the scientific community.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

SOCHINUT is a Chilean scientific society that delivers value through annual membership subscriptions, a peer-reviewed scientific journal (Revista Chilena de Nutricion/RCHNUT), annual scientific congresses and jornadas, professional development courses, research grants, and excellence scholarships for nutrition professionals and researchers. The society also operates an online member portal (Zona Socios) and manages strategic partnerships with food industry organizations for research funding.

Product overview

SOCHINUT is a scientific society offering a portfolio of products and services centered around nutrition science. The core offering includes the Revista Chilena de Nutricion (RCHNUT), a peer-reviewed scientific journal indexed in Web of Science, complemented by annual scientific conferences (JORNADAS), educational courses with member discounts, and competitive research grant programs (Convocatoria de Proyectos). The society also provides membership services through its Zona Socios portal, grants excellence scholarships, and publishes newsletters to disseminate scientific knowledge to its members.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Revista Chilena de Nutricion (RCHNUT)
• XXIV JORNADAS SOCHINUT 2026
• Zona Socios Membership Portal
• Becas de Excelencia SOCHINUT
• XI Convocatoria de Proyectos de Investigacion SOCHINUT 2026
• Cursos para Socios

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Sociedad Chilena de Medicina y Nutricion Preventiva (SOCHIMENUP)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2025Strategic collaboration agreement signed in June 2025 between President Dr. Rodrigo Chamorro and SOCHIMENUP President Dra. Maria Francisca Soto-Aguilar Bralic. Promotes joint work on common scientific and clinical themes, mutual sponsorship of courses/congresses, SOCHIMENUP members eligible as authors in Revista Chilena de Nutricion with SOCHINUT member benefits, and shared attendance scholarships.
• GRANOTECcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic alliance between SOCHINUT and GRANOTEC (food industry innovation company) to strengthen ties between academia, scientific research, and technological development for nutritional quality and population health impact.
• AgrosupercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership signed in May to strengthen the national food ecosystem. Supports SOCHINUT research projects including the SOCHINUT-Agrosuper research fund.
• Sociedad Chilena de Ciencia y Tecnologia de los Alimentos (SOCHITAL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration agreement signed December 14 to promote scientific-technological advances in nutrition and food disciplines, strengthen connections between members, and enhance collaboration with key public/private stakeholders in Chile.
• Asociacion Chilena de Nutricion Clinica, Obesidad y Metabolismo (ACHINUMET)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic alliance formalized between President Dr. Rodrigo Chamorro M. and ACHINUMET President Dra. Catalina Fuentes G., with Vice President participation, to unite efforts for nutrition in Chile.
• International Union of Nutritional Sciences (IUNS)coreOthersSOCHINUT is a member/part of IUNS, the international nutritional sciences organization. Past President Dra. Gladys Morales was elected to the IUNS Council 2025-2029.
• Consorcio LecherominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch fund partner for SOCHINUT research project calls, supporting dairy protein and nutrition research.
• Pescadores Industriales del Bio BiominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustrial fishermen association partnered with SOCHINUT for seafood and nutrition research, though the SOCHINUT-Pescadores del Bio Bio research call was declared vacant in 2026.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• European Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism (ESPEN): European scientific society for clinical nutrition and metabolism that publishes journals (Clinical Nutrition), runs annual congresses, and supports research grants. Comparable in structure and clinical/scientific focus to SOCHINUT's clinical nutrition work.
• Latin American Society of Nutrition (SLAN): Regional Latin American nutrition scientific society, of which SOCHINUT-affiliated researchers are members. Provides the most direct geographic peer comparison: regional scope, journal activities, and congress programming.
• The Nutrition Society (UK): Long-established UK scientific society dedicated to nutrition research, publishing peer-reviewed journals (British Journal of Nutrition, etc.), hosting congresses, and awarding grants. Closely mirrors SOCHINUT's member society / journal / grants / events model.
• American Society for Nutrition (ASN): U.S.-based scientific society for nutrition researchers that publishes peer-reviewed journals (e.g., Journal of Nutrition), runs annual meetings, administers research awards, and provides member services. Directly comparable to SOCHINUT in mission and operating model, differing primarily by geography and scale.
• Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND): U.S. professional association for registered dietitian nutritionists and nutrition science practitioners. Comparable as a membership-based scientific/professional nutrition society offering credentials, journals, events, and member benefits.
• Federación Latinoamericana de Terapia Nutricional, Nutrición Clínica y Metabolismo (FELANPE): Latin American federation of clinical nutrition societies covering most countries in the region. Directly comparable scientific society network; SOCHINUT researchers and ACHINUMET interact within FELANPE's regional congress framework.

Regional players

• Asociación Argentina de Dietistas y Nutricionistas Dietistas (AADYND): Argentine national professional society for nutritionists and dietitians, running congresses, certification, and journals. Comparable regional professional society serving a single country adjacent to Chile.
• Sociedade Brasileira de Alimentação e Nutrição (SBAN): Brazilian national scientific society focused on food and nutrition. Most relevant regional peer: similar South American national-society scale, journal and event programming, but serving Brazil's much larger membership pool.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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