Organization · Incubator
KhemBIO
KhemBIO is the first incubator for scientific and technological startups in Uruguay, established in 2001 to support young entrepreneurs in developing innovative life sciences companies.
Overview
What KhemBIO does
What KhemBIO is
KhemBIO is the first incubator for scientific and technological startups in Uruguay, established in 2001 to support young entrepreneurs in developing innovative life sciences companies.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
The current public profile supports funder and program host capabilities. Each capability below is shown separately so organization identity and role-specific information do not get conflated.
Operational profile
Organization status and context
Organization status describes the entity itself. Funding and program availability appear within the relevant capability profile.
- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Incubator
- Founded
- Founded in 2001
- Approximate age
- About 25 years
- Structured capabilities
- Funder · Program host
- Last reviewed
- April 11, 2026
What Incubator means
An incubator is a support environment for turning a nascent idea or early company into a startup that is more ready for customers, funding, or an accelerator.
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Capability profile
KhemBIO as a funder
Investment thesis
KhemBIO focuses on the incubation and support of biotechnology companies in Uruguay, fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in the biotech sector.
Focus narrative
KhemBIO invests in and provides services to biotechnology companies. Their focus includes various sectors within biotechnology, supporting startups at different stages of development.
Focus and fit
- Stages
- Pre-seed · Seed · Seed+
- Regions
- Latin America
Availability
- Currently deploying
- Not published
Portfolio and track record
- Recorded portfolio count
- 15
Portfolio context
Notable portfolio companies include Benten Biotech, an award-winning biotech company; Aravanlabs, a finalist in a notable award; Siquimia, engaged in chemical solutions; Pills & Care, focused on healthcare products; Global Biodesign, specializing in biodesign solutions; Golden Crop, working in agricultural biotechnology; Ecosativa, focusing on sustainable solutions; MEN, known as Nido de Vida; La Briofábrica, engaged in biomanufacturing; Germinar, focusing on plant-based solutions; SATIVAS, specializing in cannabis-related products; Ámbar, a natural cosmetics company; FitoBioma, engaged in bioproducts; Rustikas, engaged in natural products; Amapola, focusing on organic products; and VAUS, an international company.
Capability profile
KhemBIO as a program host
Program thesis
KhemBIO is an organization based in Uruguay that focuses on the incubation and support of biotechnology companies. It was founded to foster innovation and entrepreneurship in the biotech sector.
Focus narrative
KhemBIO invests in and provides services to biotechnology companies, focusing on various sectors within biotechnology and supporting startups at different stages of development.
Availability
- Application state
- Not published
Focus and fit
- Sectors
- Biotech & Life Sciences
- Regions
- Latin America
Alumni and track record
Alumni context
Notable portfolio companies include Benten Biotech, an award-winning biotech company; Aravanlabs, a finalist in a notable award; Siquimia, engaged in chemical solutions; and many others specializing in diverse areas of biotechnology.
Common questions
What to know about KhemBIO
Upseed classifies KhemBIO under the Incubator organization type. Its current public profile includes funder and program host capabilities.
Source and update disclosure
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Source basis
Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.
Last reviewed
April 11, 2026
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