As part of the Global Service Facility, Technopolis together with ENRICH in LAC and Tetuan Valley organised the latest EU-LAC Innovation Network Event, which took place from 2-3 June 2025 at the Google for Startups Campus Madrid.
Selected incubators and key players from the European and Latin American innovation ecosystems gathered for two days of high-impact collaboration and knowledge exchange, exploring how cross-regional cooperation can strengthen innovation ecosystems between Europe and Latin America.
Selected event highlights included:
- In-depth insights into the Spanish and Madrid startup ecosystems with Félix López Capel from SEK Lab EdTech Accelerator and Eduardo Díaz Sánchez from Fundación para el Conocimiento madri+d
- Engaging panels on internationalisation, cooperation and success stories with leaders from EBN – European Business & Innovation Centre Network, Rubén Carrandi Cortina, CDTI Innovación – Centro para el Desarrollo Tecnológico y la Innovación, Oscar Fernandez Moyano, and the Eureka Network
- Speed networking and meet & greet sessions strengthening valuable cross-regional connections
- A keynote by Alejandro Barrera, Tetuan Valley Co-founder and Deep Tech and Sustainability expert
- Inspiring success stories on international collaboration and thematic challenges on digital and green transformation
Spotlight on Impact: The achievements of network members were highlighted, demonstrating strong support for startups and advances in climate and digital innovation.
Strategic Networking: The joint visit to South Summit Madrid broadened the network’s exposure, facilitating engagement with investors, corporates, and policymakers, and showcasing EU-LAC collaboration on a global platform.
Key Takeaways: Discussions underscored the need for increased knowledge sharing, improved access to support instruments, and deeper cultural understanding to fully realise the potential of transatlantic innovation.
This unique event was crafted to build strong, meaningful partnerships and drive innovation forward across regions.
