InnovaSummit 2024: A Meeting with Innovation in Santiago, Chile
In the framework of the 5th edition of Innova Summit, 25 startups will be selected as finalists to present their solutions to an international and national audience. Additionally, they will have the opportunity to have a stand in the startup showroom, competing to be the winners of the 5 open innovation challenges. These challenges cover areas such as Smart Operations, Mobility/Electromobility, Fintech, Insurtech, and Agtech/Foodtech.
An International Gathering for Corporate Innovation
Innova Summit aims to elevate the level of corporate innovation in the region, focusing on the development of Corporate Venturing and CVC. This edition will feature over 120 renowned speakers, both national and international, including prominent investment funds and key players in the innovation and venture capital ecosystem.
Organizers and Sponsors
The event, organized by Innova360, is sponsored by leading companies in their respective industries, such as Coca-Cola Andina, Bci Labs, Usach, Seguros Sura, Hub Apta, Bluebox, Entel Digital, Banco Estado, Sonda, and B37. Additionally, there will be representatives from LATAM, the USA, Europe, and Saudi Arabia, who will share success stories and innovation management models implemented by top-tier organizations.
Innova Summit has issued a challenge to the most innovative startups in Latam to apply for one of the 5 open innovation challenges. Laura Chicurel, Founder of Innova360, emphasizes that "these startups will have the opportunity to present in front of a large audience consisting of corporates, VCs, CVCs, investors, and representatives from the entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystem."
Challenge Areas
- Technology for Operational Efficiency
- Generative AI for the Financial World
- Customer Experience and Operational Efficiency Optimization
- Technological Innovation in Food and Agriculture
Applications are open until July 31, and a team of experts will select the finalists from each industry, who will pitch their solutions to a distinguished audience.
Event Details
Date and Location
The event will take place on September 4 and 5 in Santiago, Chile, offering a unique innovation experience.
Speakers and Attendees
Innova Summit will feature more than 140 national and international speakers and over 600 attendees, distributed across 6 innovation halls.
Opportunities for Startups
The 25 selected startups will have the chance to present their solutions to an audience of corporates, VCs, CVCs, investors, and other key players in the Latin American entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystem.
Innovation Culture and Corporate Venturing
Innova Summit is a platform to discover the latest trends in developing an innovation culture within organizations, creating an ideal environment for creativity and new ideas.
The event delves into how the relationship between startups and corporates can increase competitiveness through the agile adoption of new technologies.
The Summit connects with the entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystem, highlighting emerging technologies that can solve business challenges.
Featured International Speakers
Among the notable international speakers are:
- Fabrini Fontes: Chief Investment Officer for the Latam region at Experian and board member at Traive and Agrotrade.
- Brian Walsh: Managing Partner and Founder of Wind Ventures in San Francisco.
- Juan Pablo Sánchez: Entrepreneur and investor, Founder and CEO of BlueBox, the largest Corporate Venturing and Corporate Venture Capital firm in Latin America.
Innova Summit 2024 promises to be a key event for corporate innovation in Latam, offering startups a unique platform to present their solutions and connect with ecosystem leaders. Don't miss the chance to be part of this unique innovation experience in Santiago, Chile.
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