One notable case is that of a surfboard manufacturer that works with prison inmates to make boards, which are then supplied to local and now national retailers.

As part of the preparations for the Pan America Games 2023, a project has emerged, led by the city’s local surf club (CAR SURF) to acquire a state-owned property, presenting the project through Chile’s Ministry for Sport, so that it might be replicated throughout the rest of Chile, depending on its outcomes. This project incorporates a series of national innovation sub-projects, such as wave, solar and wind power to supply the energy it consumes. Its furniture is being designed using post-consumer plastic waste, which might even be used in the floors and ceilings. It is currently in the research and trialling stage and incorporates control and monitoring software. It is also being developed under the advisement of an accessibility advisory firm, to take into consideration our adapted surfing team, among other factors.

• The idea is that wave energy could power a future surf tournament, capitalising on the centre’s experience and illuminating the wave that contains it (Project TEPOTAI).
• Maritime Advisers, Jorge Oliva Cia, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
• Rodrigo Alonso, Industrial Designer, MPPC, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
• Eduardo Egaña, Inventor, Wave Energy, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
• Viviana Gavira, Software, ValorXperto, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
• Andrea Boudeguer, Bau Accesibilidad, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.