There is a checklist of things they like to see. Hiring locally is one of the points in the list, but you only need to do a few items on the list so you can get

There is a checklist of things they like to see. Hiring locally is one of the points in the list, but you only need to do a few items on the list so you can get by with scoring an article in your hometown paper, going to a Chile event, etc. Also, even if you don't need developers you can hire a Spanish speaking assistant to do all the admin work and contacts with the government. The list of things you can do is in the FAQ & Terms, see startupchile.org