Chilean Biotech Startup Tachi Takes Elqui Valley Innovation to Boston’s MIT

Biotechnology Startup Tachi Represents Coquimbo at Boston Innovation Hub

Felipe Araya, chief operating officer of the Chilean biotechnology startup Tachi, is representing the Coquimbo Region at the Cambridge Innovation Center in Boston as part of the ChileMass Emprende program. The selection marks a decentralization milestone for the initiative, which is typically dominated by projects originating in the Santiago Metropolitan Region.

Artificial Intelligence and Cost Reduction in Microalgae Production

Tachi uses artificial intelligence to optimize photobioreactors that cultivate freshwater microalgae for soil regeneration. While the agricultural benefits of microalgae have been known for decades, synthetic growth media historically relied on expensive chemical reagents that priced most farmers out of the market. According to Felipe Araya, proprietary engineering and AI optimization allowed the startup to cut production costs by nearly 80 percent, making the technology accessible to mainstream agriculture.

International Mentorship and Global Validation in Massachusetts

The startup’s technology targets soil biological recovery, water retention during water stress, and carbon capture and storage models through products like Revitalis Chlorella Ultra Concentrado and phytohormone root treatments. During the Massachusetts program, the delegation is participating in MassChallenge, pitching at the MIT Chile Club during Chile Pitch Night, and receiving mentorship focused on international scaling. Araya noted that the presence in Boston demonstrates how regional scientific research from La Serena meets the technical standards required for global markets.

Frequently Asked Questions About Tachi

What is Tachi and who leads it?

Tachi is a biotechnology startup based in the Elqui Valley of Chile’s Coquimbo Region, led by its chief operating officer, Felipe Araya.

How does artificial intelligence reduce production costs for the startup?

The company deploys AI to optimize proprietary photobioreactors, lowering the cost of cultivating freshwater microalgae by nearly 80 percent compared to traditional synthetic growth methods.

What specific agricultural problems do their products address?

Their treatments improve soil biological structure, enhance water retention during water stress, and support carbon capture initiatives using concentrated microalgae and root-stimulating phytohormones.

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