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Acústica Marina and our Executive Director, Marcela Ruiz, received the “Performance” and “Female Leadership” awards, respectively.

On April 11, the 22nd anniversary of IncubaUdeC was commemorated, along with the second anniversary of the IU Mentors Network. During this event, IncubaUdeC presented the #Oscars, distinctions aimed at recognizing the outstanding performance of startups and leaders within its community.

On this occasion, Acústica Marina was nominated in the “Performance” category, which recognizes incubated companies at IncubaUdeC that have demonstrated exceptional growth in areas such as sales, internationalization, job creation, and attracting public and private investment.

Meanwhile, our Executive Director, Marcela Ruiz, was nominated in the “Female Leadership” category, which recognizes women leaders who are not only pioneers in their respective fields but also inspire other women. This award highlights individuals who have contributed to creating a more inclusive and equitable ecosystem for female innovation and entrepreneurship.

After several days of voting, both Acústica Marina and Marcela Ruiz were ultimately awarded in their respective nominated categories.

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Marcela Ruiz speaks at Congress of the Future 2024

On Friday, January 19, our Executive Director participated in the Congress of the Future in 2024 during Block 21, titled “Researchers to Understand the World.”

The talk, “Marine Acoustics: What Do the Depths Tell Us About Biodiversity?”, focused on the importance of Artificial Intelligence in marine conservation and how it is integrated into our technology.

 

To watch the full video, visit the following link: Congress of the Future Speech.

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Marcela Ruiz was selected as one of the most influential female exporters in her field. ProChile recognized our Executive Director for her work in the region she represents and her significant role in the internationalization process.

For the second consecutive year, ProChile, through its network of 16 regional offices, selected the most influential female exporters in their respective fields.

The selection was based on categories aligned with the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) proposed by the United Nations, which ProChile has embraced as a challenge to promote a more inclusive international trade. One of its main strategic focuses is women’s empowerment in the export sector.

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Marcela Ruiz recognized among the top 5 women in Latin America leading tech ventures.

Our Executive Director was recognized by BBC Mundo as one of five women who, through different platforms and with diverse goals, are leading technology initiatives in Latin America.

Marcela stated, “Sound is where we focus our technology, which aligns with hardware and software development and is powered by artificial intelligence (AI). AI helps us measure, monitor, and process acoustic waves to identify patterns. This will not only support data collection but also contribute to the governance of marine protected areas.”

 

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Marcela Ruiz won the global award in the “Most Disruptive” category at Women in Tech 2023.

The 6th edition of the Women in Tech® Global Awards was held in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, on November 16.

In the “Most Disruptive” category, our Executive Director was a finalist and ultimately won the award. She commented:

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It was simply wonderful, and I am very happy. Without a doubt, this is a great recognition of the work we do as a team to empower young women and contribute to ocean sustainability.”

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Marcela Ruiz, in an interview with TXS Plus, talks about the “Women in Tech 2023” award, the nomination for the Avonni Awards, and the future of Acústica Marina.

En la entrevista con Victoria Walsh, del programa Café Plus, Marcela comentó que el próximo 16 de noviembre en Dubai, Emiratos Árabes Unidos, será la encargada de representar al país -y a la región- en la categoría “Most Disruptive”, de los premios Women in Tech 2023.

In an interview with Victoria Walsh on the Café Plus program, Marcela mentioned that on November 16 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, she will represent the country—and the region—in the “Most Disruptive” category at the Women in Tech 2023 awards.

This organization promotes inclusion and equity in STEAM disciplines. This year’s awards aim to recognize women who are working to close the gender gap in the tech industry.

She also highlighted that Acústica Marina is a finalist in the 2023 Avonni National Innovation Awards, which celebrate and recognize innovations that pave the way for a more sustainable and resilient Chile. These awards are regarded as the highest honor for the country’s most transformative ideas.

During the conversation, she discussed the challenges ahead and provided updates on operations in Colombia, where they are working on a port project. Additionally, there are concrete advancements in northern Peru. Finally, by mid-year, they will establish a partnership with the International Maritime University of Panama.

If you’d like to listen to the full interview, here’s the link: Listen to the interview.

 

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Marcela Ruiz wins the Women in Tech Latam Award in the “Most Disruptive” category.

“Women in Tech” is a renowned global organization that promotes inclusion, diversity, and equity in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics. The finalists, scientists and innovators from Latin America, were nominated for the “Most Disruptive” category, which recognizes women who have had the most significant impact by challenging the status quo and pushing the boundaries within the tech industry.

Marcela Ruiz, our Executive Director, was recognized on this occasion because she has a distinguished career contributing to the field of maritime science and technology, inspiring women and girls in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics.

Marcela mentions that this is a tremendous recognition for the entire Acústica Marina team, who have been contributing to ocean sustainability. The commitment is to continue working very hard and to keep raising visibility and empowering girls and adolescents to address the gender gap, which is especially needed in STEM disciplines.

As one of the regional (LATAM) winners, she became one of the finalists for the Global Awards, which will take place in Dubai on November 16, 2023.

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