Talent development in science and digital technologies: Inria Chile's engine for the future
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Changed on 09/04/2026
Since the establishment of Inria Chile in 2012, the development of human capital has become a cornerstone in its commitment to scientific excellence and social impact. Its dedication to nurturing talent in fields that are revolutionizing economies and societies today has solidified, more than a decade later, into a set of programs that have empowered hundreds of students, researchers, and professionals across Chile.
International internships, summer internships, postgraduate studies, and international scientific projects in collaboration with universities have formed a training ecosystem that, since 2018, has benefited over 350 students through the programs it has promoted.
This training strategy has been deployed both nationally and internationally, with a focus on the Inria Internship Program in France, where more than 90 Chilean students have had the opportunity to join excellence research teams in the European country.
At the local level, Inria Chile’s Summer Internship Program has enabled over 70 national students to take their first steps in cutting-edge research. Additionally, the center has become a hub for attracting international talent, hosting more than 15 French students for research internships in Chile. Finally, high-level academic integration has been key, with over 180 master’s, doctoral, and postdoctoral students actively participating in the center’s research and development projects.
In parallel, Inria Chile supports the Chilean and Latin American ecosystem of digital sciences and technologies by promoting initiatives led by universities and regional centers, such as short-term schools. Since 2018, Inria Chile has collaborated with seven Summer, Spring, or Winter Schools, thereby supporting the training of over 500 individuals in artificial intelligence, deep learning, robotics, neuroscience, and other key topics.
Regarding the Inria Academy program, which has already trained over 1,000 people, it extends training to broader audiences, particularly for public institutions, companies, and startups that need to train their staff in specific and cutting-edge topics. This is done especially through the use of open technologies and software developed by Inria.
This commitment to human capital is based on a strategic pillar: research in digital sciences and artificial intelligence. This priority is not coincidental: Inria seeks to promote research and the development of AI under standards of scientific excellence. Its presence in Chile is driven by the belief that the advancement of this technology requires talent trained with scientific excellence and a critical perspective on its impact. In a context where AI is key to addressing global challenges such as climate change and health, Inria Chile aims for Chilean and Latin American professionals to not only be users of these technologies but also active contributors, capable of developing, questioning, and adapting them to their realities
Our selection of articles to learn more about our training and advanced human capital initiatives
Inria Chile’s Technology Seedbed: Cultivating a New Generation of Digital Sciences Talent Between Chile and France
With over 230 beneficiaries in 2025 alone, Inria Chile’s training programs advanced the careers of young talents through a model that integrated cutting-edge research and international collaboration. Throughout the year, the center facilitated research internships in France for students from top Chilean universities and promoted local internships focused on critical AI topics.
Inria Chile Summer Internships 2026: University students complete their insertion into AI, computational ecology, and natural language processing initiatives
During January and February 2026, eight students from various Chilean institutions concluded their involvement in cutting-edge research initiatives at Inria Chile. The interns joined strategic projects such as OcéanIA and Huemul, where they tackled challenges in generative artificial intelligence, natural language processing, and marine ecosystem simulation.
Inria Chile drives the development of artificial intelligence and cognitive robotics in Latin America as part of LACORO 2025
Through close collaboration with academia and the productive sector, the Center boosts the advancement of cognitive robotics in the region. Projects focus on intelligent automation and human-machine interaction, positioning the institution as a key player in sustainable technological development.
13 Chilean students selected to participate in Inria Chile’s AI research internship program in France
The 2026 cohort of interns will address critical challenges in climate models and artificial intelligence in cities such as Paris, Lyon, and Bordeaux. This call stood out for the first inclusion of students from the Universidad de Concepción, joining talents from UC, the Universidad de Chile, and UTFSM.
Inria offers massive open online courses in digital sciences and technologies
Inria Chile and the Franco-Chilean Binational Center on Artificial Intelligence promoted technical training through a series of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) on the France Université Numérique (FUN) platform. The programs enabled professionals and students to train in areas such as predictive modeling with scikit-learn, Pharo programming, and the analysis of the environmental impact of digital technologies.
New generation of interns: Engineering students share their research experiences after their time at Inria Chile
Following a competitive call that attracted 139 applicants from 14 Chilean universities, 14 selected students completed their summer internships in March 2025. During their stay, they worked on high-impact applied research projects, such as autonomous control of robotic sailboats and plankton image classification.
Digital talents of tomorrow: 11 Chilean students selected for internships at Inria in France
For 2025, 11 students from Chilean partner universities will travel to France to conduct research in areas such as robotics, network data analysis, and energy optimization. The Universidad de Concepción formally joined this group of talents collaborating with elite project teams in Lyon and Paris.
From Chile to France: Chilean students share their experience researching at Inria centers in the European country
A total of 83 students have benefited from the international mobility program since its creation in 2017. Participants highlighted the importance of immersing themselves in elite teams in France, where they develop research in artificial intelligence and optimization that significantly enhances their academic careers.
Over 200 people participated in Inria Academy Chile’s 2023 Master Classes
Between September and November 2023, over 200 professionals, researchers, and students took part in the master classes organized by Inria Academy Chile. The program included 11 online sessions focused on the use of open-source software and advanced technology topics such as artificial intelligence, semantic web, virtual reality, and logistics optimization.
Inria Chile introduces students from the Universidad Austral de Chile to the world of research centers
As part of a tour of Santiago to learn about the labor landscape in technology and research centers, 34 fifth-year students from the School of Civil Engineering in Computer Science at the Universidad Austral de Chile visited Inria Chile to deepen their understanding of the scientific-technological ecosystem, within the framework of the ongoing collaboration agreement between the two institutions since 2021.
11 students from Chilean universities present the results of their internships at Inria Chile
Students from various Chilean institutions presented the final results of their research developed under the Center’s supervision. The process allowed them to consolidate knowledge in computer vision and AI through projects with direct institutional funding, focused on solving real technological challenges.
Chilean students carry out their research internships in France
This initiative allows students from partner universities to conduct three-month research stays in excellence teams abroad. Since 2017, 83 young researchers have accessed this program, which offers comprehensive support, including travel, insurance, and a monthly stipend to strengthen binational collaboration.
More than 400 people trained in digital technologies with Inria Academy 2020
During August and September 2020, a total of 420 professionals and students participated in the Inria Academy Master Classes. The classes were taught by the creators of Inria’s technological tools, allowing attendees to delve into programming languages and software such as Pharo, Coq, Scikit-learn, SOFA, and RIOT.
Internships at Inria centers in France captivate young engineering students interested in research
Inria Chile maintains strategic alliances with UC, the Universidad de Chile and UTFSM to promote research in digital sciences and AI. The program offers immersive experiences that have impacted 83 students since its launch, reaffirming the commitment to training advanced human capital in Chile.
Inria Chile trained Sernageomin to implement predictive models in mining
In February 2020, Inria Chile conducted intensive training for the Sernageomin team as part of its digital transformation process and the "Project Zero." The training focused on using artificial intelligence and the scikit-learn library to process and interrelate mining information collected by the institution.