Dr. Ximena Lincolao Gates

As Chile’s Minister of Science, Technology, Knowledge, and Innovation, I lead our national strategy to transform the country into a premier global hub for scientific research, academic discovery, and technological advancement. My mission is to build a borderless ecosystem where frontier science, knowledge, and disruptive technology drive sustainable economic growth. We are positioning Chile as a living laboratory for the world, a destination where global talent, researchers, investors, and international partners come together to solve humanity's greatest challenges.My strategic vision is built at the unique intersection of tech entrepreneurship and public governance. Throughout my career, I have operated across both the public sector and the global tech ecosystem, where I spent over two decades building high performing ventures.Today, I am leveraging this cross-sector experience from Chile, fostering bold, international partnerships between academia, the private sector, and global governments to ensure Chilean science and innovation contribute to solving our global challenges.