Competition format & key facts
Organized detailsOverview
SONDA Chile is accepting student proposals for a technology challenge on financial inclusion in informal markets, with submissions open through 20 September 2026.
Complete competition details
Participants respond to SONDA's challenge question by proposing an innovative technological solution to promote financial inclusion in informal markets. After evaluation, five finalist teams will receive support from SONDA professionals and take part in three in-person workshops to strengthen their proposals. The winning team receives a trip to Silicon Valley and presents at the challenge's closing event.
Eligibility requirements
The official challenge page states that eligible participants are students in Civil Engineering courses/programmes at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Universidad de Chile and Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María.
Tips for this competition
Practical Job and Scholarship guidance. These tips do not replace official rules or create new eligibility requirements.
- Study the scoring criteria and previous winners before deciding what evidence, prototype, essay, research or portfolio will best support the entry.
- Confirm country, age, team, education and organization restrictions and whether one person may enter multiple submissions.
- Follow the required file format, word/time limits and naming rules exactly; technical non-compliance can disqualify a strong entry.
- Keep proof of submission and submit before the deadline rather than relying on the final hour.
Verification notes
Verified on SONDA Chile's official Desafío Finance page on 6 September 2026 UTC. The source says proposals may be uploaded through 20 September but does not state a closing clock time or timezone, so only the authoritative date is stored.
Job and Scholarship is the discovery and verification layer. Confirm eligibility, dates, salary/funding and application instructions on the original source before submitting anything.
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