Uruguay participated in South Summit Brazil 2026, held from March 25 to 27 in Porto Alegre, according to an April 8 announcement. The mission was organized by Uruguay XXI and supported by the National Agency for Research and Innovation, Cubo Itaú, and the Uruguayan Chamber of Information Technology. It brought together technology companies, startups, and institutional representatives from across the country.
The event attracted more than 23,000 participants, including nearly 3,000 startups and over 130 investment funds. Organizers say this platform is important for accelerating innovation and generating business opportunities internationally. Uruguay presented itself as a hub for business and innovation in Latin America with more than 500 export-oriented technology companies.
The Uruguayan delegation included over 45 members representing tech firms working in artificial intelligence, software development, cybersecurity, biotechnology, and digital platforms. Export Specialist Irene Tayler and Investment Specialist Paola Mancino represented Uruguay XXI at the event. Mancino also participated as a panelist during the Global Meeting alongside international leaders from Portugal, Germany, the United States, and Argentina.
During side events organized by Instituto Caldeira and Cubo Itaú as well as during the opening ceremony attended by officials from the Uruguayan Consulate in Porto Alegre—including Consul General Marion Blanco—the delegation promoted Uruguay’s value proposition for investment.
A notable achievement was UBI Meat’s recognition among more than 2,000 applications in the Startup Competition. The company reached the top ten finalists globally and won in the Industry 5.0 category with its AI-based solution that analyzes meat cuts using images to improve efficiency across meat processing operations.
Leaders such as Nicolás López (Horizon), Nicolás Galmarini (Nanogrow), and Florencia Solari (CAF) contributed to panels on artificial intelligence and biotechnology during content sessions at South Summit Brazil. Organizers said these results reinforce Uruguay’s position within Latin America’s knowledge economy.
