Asociación Chilena de Empresas de Tecnologías de Información

Name

Asociación Chilena de Empresas de Tecnologías de Información

Legal name

Asociación Chilena de Empresas de Tecnologías de Información A.G.

Website

https://acti.cl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ACTI is Chile's longest-standing ICT industry association, representing 150+ member companies through policy advocacy, working groups, events, and research on digital transformation, AI governance, and cybersecurity.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industry Trade Association

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Professional Organizations (81392)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Technical Committees, Working Groups & Expert Panels (BPADANAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Responsible AI, AI Governance & Compliance Services (BPAEAHAJ)

Keywords

• Technology industry association
• ICT policy advocacy
• Digital transformation network
• Technology trade association
• Tech sector collaboration

Headquarters

HQ city

Las Condes

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership dues: ACTI generates revenue through annual membership fees paid by its 150+ member companies. Members include major technology companies operating in Chile such as AWS, Google, Microsoft, Claro, Mercado Libre, SONDA, Transbank, and others.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ACTI (Asociación Chilena de Empresas de Tecnologías de Información A.G.) is a Chilean trade association representing 150+ information and communications technology (ICT) companies. It provides policy advocacy, working groups (mesas de trabajo), industry research, networking events, training initiatives, and public-private coordination on digital transformation, AI governance, cybersecurity, and technology regulation.

Product overview

ACTI is a Chilean industry association for technology and information companies, not a product company. It serves as a community network that groups industry leaders and connects the most relevant actors in Chile's technology and telecommunications ecosystem. The organization does not offer commercial products or services; rather, it provides advocacy, networking, working groups (mesas de trabajo), industry research, policy positions, training initiatives, and collaborative spaces for its 150+ member companies. Key activities include AI governance initiatives, digital inclusion programs, talent development (such as the NODO program), cybersecurity advocacy, and promoting digital transformation across sectors including mining, health, agriculture, and finance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ACTI Membership Annual membership program for technology companies operating in Chile, providing access to working groups, networking events, policy advocacy, and industry research. Members include AWS, Google Chile, Microsoft, Claro, Mercado Libre, SONDA, Transbank, and Apple.
• Mesas de Trabajo (Working Groups) Eight specialized working groups covering AI, cybersecurity, innovation, digital skills, electronic invoicing, gender equity, legal affairs, and other strategic technology topics for member companies.
• Encuentro de Socios ACTI (Annual Partner Meeting) Annual networking and strategic assembly event bringing together member companies for collaboration, strategic discussions, and governance meetings.

Quantifiable outcome

• 22.2% of Chile's GDP is represented by the digital economy, with ACTI working to strengthen this sector
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

34 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CIPE (Centro Internacional para la Empresa Privada)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026International partner in the regional initiative 'Roadmap for AI Governance in the Private Sector of Latin America' alongside CCIT (Colombia). The project was recognized as Runner-Up at Small Business Champions 2026 in Geneva.
• CDI ChilecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2025Partner in establishing Espacio Impulsa, inaugurated in October 2025, in collaboration with the Municipality of Huechuraba. This community space provides digital tools, training, and employment support to local residents.
• Universidad San SebastiáncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 April 2025ACTI and Universidad San Sebastián co-published 'Good Practices for the Implementation of Artificial Intelligence in Organizations,' a guide developed by ACTI's AI Working Group. The book addresses AI adoption from fundamentals to concrete applications including data protection, equity, and governance.
• Universidad Andrés BellocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 April 2025Partnered with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to launch ADA (Accelerated Research Platform), an institutional AI facility for research. Cristóbal Aninat, ACTI director, participated in the 'AI and the Future of Research in Chile' dialogue. Universidad Andrés Bello worked with AWS Research Global to design this institutional facility.
• Universidad Autónoma de ChilecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACTI and Universidad Autónoma co-organized the 'AI and Health in Chile 2026' event, bringing together 400+ in-person attendees and 580 online viewers. Topics included clinical records interoperability law, AI in healthcare, regulatory challenges, and data protection.
• Duoc UCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACTI partnered with Duoc UC, TRAEE, and Samsung for the 'Responsible Management in Extended Producer Responsibility (REP) Law' seminar addressing waste management from electrical and electronic equipment.
• IPYME and INDRAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlliance between ACTI, IPYME, and INDRA delivered 10 computers to rural school Escuela Unidocente G-47 de El Guayacán in Cabildo commune. INDRA donated equipment as part of circular economy and social responsibility initiative.
• CCIT (Cámara Colombiana de Informática y Telecomunicaciones)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerColombian counterpart leading regional AI governance initiative with ACTI's participation. Joint project developed roadmap with input from over 60 experts across Chile, Colombia, and Peru.
• Câmara Municipal de CuritibaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExploratory meeting to open collaboration opportunities between Chile and Brazil in technology. Identified two axes: commercial alliances between Chilean and Brazilian tech companies, and regulatory experience exchange.
• CEPAL (Comisión Económica para América Latina y el Caribe)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Forum of Latin American and Caribbean Countries on Sustainable Development 2026. Luz María García, ACTI's General Manager, participated in panel on digital connectivity and inclusion.
• PNUD (Programa de las Naciones Unidas para el Desarrollo)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in multi-stakeholder forum on digital inclusion in Latin America and the Caribbean, contributing to discussions on closing the digital divide.
• CAF (Banco de Desarrollo de América Latina)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in multi-stakeholder forum on digital inclusion alongside CEPAL and PNUD, working to advance digital connectivity in the region.
• Fundación CibervoluntarioscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganizer of the 'From Connectivity to Digital Inclusion: Multi-Stakeholder Alliances to Close the Digital Gap in Latin America and the Caribbean' panel, bringing together international organizations and government representatives.
• CENIA (Centro Nacional de Inteligencia Artificial)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACTI collaborated with CENIA and Microsoft on the study 'Data for AI: The Economic Potential of Enabling Text and Data Mining in Chile,' revealing potential 8% GDP increase through clearer TDM legislation.
• MicrosoftcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupported the CENIA/ACTI study on text and data mining economic potential. Director of Legal Affairs participated in study presentation, highlighting Chile's need for clear data usage regulations.
• Club One More del Colegio Nido de ÁguilasminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in 'ACTÍvate por la Rehabilitación' initiative, donating 20 refurbished notebooks to COANIQUEM's Hospital School for children in rehabilitation.
• COANIQUEM (Corporación de Ayuda al Niño Quemado)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBeneficiary of technology donation through 'ACTÍvate por la Rehabilitación' initiative. Equipment enables hospitalized children to continue their education through in-room classes and online education.
• Municipality of HuechurabacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner in Espacio Impulsa community technology center. The municipality's Labor Department conducts regular workshops and employment support activities at the facility.
• AIEPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACTI participated in launching AIEP's Center for Evaluation and Certification of Labor Competencies. President Francisco Guzmán highlighted certification's role in employability and competitiveness.
• Colegio de Ingenieros de ChileminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVenue partner for ACTI's General Assembly meetings, held at the Colegio de Ingenieros' council hall in Providencia.
• Hub ÑuñoaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipated in exploratory meeting with Câmara Municipal de Curitiba, represented by Adrián Soto, exploring international collaboration opportunities.
• ExponorcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACTI participated in Exponor 2026, one of Latin America's most relevant mining and energy industry events, highlighting technology's role in future mining.
• Club de InnovacióncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organized 'Productividad 5.0: AI, Data and Automation for Business Competitiveness' session, bringing together technology and business sector representatives.
• Desafío LatamcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in NODO Colaboración initiative, a program to develop digital skills and strengthen talent in Chile's technology sector through 1,500 training scholarships.
• Cámara Chilena de la ConstruccióncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in NODO Colaboración initiative alongside Desafío Latam, promoting digital reconversion and strengthening traditional productive sectors.
• ANCI (Agencia Nacional de Ciberseguridad)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Patagonia Ciber 2026 cybersecurity event, addressing implementation challenges of cybersecurity legislation and Vital Importance Operators.
• Fundación País DigitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer of Patagonia Ciber 2026, Chile's main cybersecurity event addressing challenges and progress for a resilient Chile.
• Cámara de Comercio de Santiago A.G. (CCS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint signatory of Inter-Guild Declaration on legislative progress in technological matters, expressing concern about legislative discussions on AI and digital regulations.
• Asociación de Legaltech de ChilecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint signatory of Inter-Guild Declaration on technological legislative matters.
• Information Technology Industry Council (ITI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint signatory of Inter-Guild Declaration on technological legislative matters.
• ALAI (Asociación Latinoamericana de Internet)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint signatory of Inter-Guild Declaration on technological legislative matters.
• Ministerio de Ciencia, Tecnología, Conocimiento e InnovacióncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner in developing new labor profiles for data center industry under National Data Centers Plan 2024-2030. Also partnered on presentation of CENIA/Microsoft study on text and data mining.
• ChileValoracoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTripartite partner in developing new occupational profiles for data center industry, integrating employers, workers, unions, and government under Sectorial Organization of Labor Competencies.
• Ministerio del Trabajo y Previsión SocialcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in developing data center labor profiles, contributing to employment quality and anticipating labor market changes.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Cámara de Empresas de Software y Servicios Informáticos (CESSI): Argentine IT/software industry chamber representing 100+ companies. Directly comparable as a Latin American national trade association for ICT firms with advocacy, working groups, and policy influence functions.
• Fundación País Digital: Chilean digital inclusion and technology foundation co-organizing cybersecurity events (Patagonia Ciber) with ACTI. Comparable as a domestic Chilean organization operating in the digital ecosystem with advocacy and member-facing programs.
• Cámara Colombiana de Informática y Telecomunicaciones (CCIT): Colombian ICT industry trade association, directly comparable as the Colombian counterpart that co-led the regional AI Governance Roadmap with ACTI. Serves similar member companies (telcos, software, IT services) and engages government on digital policy.
• ALETI (Federación de Asociaciones de TIC de Latinoamérica, el Caribe, España y Portugal): Regional federation originally co-founded by ACTI in 1998. Directly comparable as the umbrella Latin American ICT association network that aggregates national trade bodies like ACTI.
• Associação Brasileira das Empresas de Software (ABES): Brazilian software industry association with 2,000+ member companies. Comparable as the largest Latin American ICT trade body, providing advocacy, market intelligence, and events in a neighboring market with similar structural dynamics.

Broad incumbents

• DigitalEurope: European digital industry trade association representing 45,000+ companies. Comparable as a mature, larger trade body focused on digital policy advocacy, working groups, and AI governance—an advanced template for ACTI's scaling trajectory.
• CompTIA: Global IT industry trade association offering certification, advocacy, and member services. Comparable as an established trade body addressing workforce certification and standards—relevant to ACTI's ChileValora and AIEP certification partnerships.
• Information Technology Industry Council (ITI): US-based global tech industry association representing 70+ major technology companies. Comparable as a larger, established trade association with global policy advocacy; co-signed the Inter-Guild Declaration with ACTI.

Regional players

• Cámara Chilena de la Construcción (CChC): Chilean construction industry chamber partnering with ACTI on NODO digital reconversion. Comparable as a domestic Chilean business association with similar advocacy, working-group, and member-service structure but in an adjacent vertical.
• Asociación de Internet.mx: Mexican internet and technology industry association. Comparable as a regional Latin American association focused on digital economy policy and member services, addressing similar themes as ACTI in a larger economy.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/acti_chile
• Facebookfacebook.com/actichile
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/actichile

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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