According to their site/docs, Startup Chile's aim is for startups to ideally use Chile as a springboard to global business, and in the process rub off some entr

According to their site/docs, Startup Chile's aim is for startups to ideally use Chile as a springboard to global business, and in the process rub off some entrepreneurial spirit on Chileans. Since you applied, I assume you must have read their materials closely, so how/where did you get the impression that their local market is the main focus? Since you haven't been accepted into YC as of now, I'd say this is one hell of a good bird in hand... You should probably accept now and if you get into YC, then withdraw your Chile acceptance. This is assuming that: You've already applied to YC and can find out if you got in within the next couple weeks. There's sufficient time lag between now and when you're expected to report in Chile. You can also just do Chile for now then plan for YC after *if you would still need it then.