Barbara Gambús’ Post

✨ Embracing Change & the Courage of Innovation 🚀 Grazie mille… for inspiring dialogues and exciting speeches on this theme at the Plug and Play Tech Center Italy Summit on May 16th in Milan 🇮🇹 . Thank you for insights into the Italian #startupecosystem: Though one of the smallest in Europe, it is also among the fastest growing. Significant international VC investments are helping this early-stage ecosystem expand. ☝ But, there remains a major challenge: the bottleneck is the talent pipeline. It's not just about attracting new hires, but also mastering italian regulatory hurdles. Andrea Gennarini, Diyala D'Aveni ⛵ 🌊 And what an extraordinary story of a remarkable sailing regatta: Indeed, sometimes victory lies not in finishing first, but in simply completing the race with the team 🏆 👏 👏 👏 . Marco Trombetti 💡 Good to know: A mini #hackathon setting which internal units and startups can interact effectively has a big potential to bridge the gap from the challenge to the PoC! This interaction fosters also sustainable corporate commitment to pilot projects. And in advance signed NDAs allow much more open discussions. Sara Egidi 🌟 My highlight: A fantastic and open exchange on realistic expectations about innovation: Keep in mind: #innovation isn't just about creating new solutions or implementing ideas. Many innovation projects are leading to a #pivot. 👉 So let’s say, innovation budgets are investments in "lessons learned"!? Edoardo Carturan Federica Dominoni Now I am very much looking forward to discovering innovative initiatives together with the Plug and Play Team Basel on our Innovation Campus uptownBasel. Robby Toole, QuantumBasel, Damir Bogdan, Nadine Kugler, Camila Galvez Molteni, Hans-Jörg Fankhauser, Tommaso Maschera, Pietro Villani, Ilaria Battistutta, Samuel Ward, Francesca Badiali

#eicsummit24 #eueic looking forward to networking in the European Innovation Summit - last one was in 2018 in Berlin under H2020 before remote working and hybrid working practices:)) This morning we start with "Accelerating the growth of European innovators through EIC Partnerships” with all the EIC partners part of the European vetted ecosystem. Objective is to facilitate multidimensional networking among the entire partner ecosystem. We support #eicaccelerator beneficiaries with #businesscoaching services. PM me on the platform for a 121:)) #coaching #leadershipgrowth #leadershipdevelopment #startupstrategy #startupecosystem #startupfounders #teamdevelopment #teamcoaching #teameffectiveness

Connecting Latin America's brightest tech minds with the UK's world-class innovation ecosystem was at the heart of our recent mission to #LondonTechWeek 2024. Organised by the Department for Business and Trade's Inward Investment team in LATAC, this mission brought together companies like Desitec, Cuemby, and EKHOS, whose leaders — Agustin López Munell, Angel Ramirez, and Jessica Oyarbide — represent the cutting edge of tech innovation in the region. During their time in the UK, all the delegates explored the unique opportunities that British cities offer as launchpads for global expansion. The visit not only facilitated engagement with key stakeholders but also offered insights into the UK's tech landscape. Our communications team captured these experiences in a video featuring insights from Agustin, Angel, and Jessica. Their perspectives highlight the growing synergy between Latin America's thriving tech sector and the UK's innovation environment. I extend my sincere thanks to our partners — Connected Places Catapult, The Bakery, Canning House, Embassy of Brazil in London, Embassy of Argentina in the UK, ProChile, and PROCOLOMBIA — whose support was instrumental in making this mission a success. Watch the video to hear directly from these leaders about their journey and the potential they see in the UK as a strategic partner for growth. #UKInnovation #LatinAmericaTech #GlobalExpansion #InwardInvestment

The World’s Most Innovative Countries in 2024 #Interesting fact For the #14th consecutive year, Switzerland was named the world’s most innovative country. Yup, I didn't know that 😃 . We both learnt something new today. #innovation #creativity #world #globalisation #InnovativeCountries2024 #GlobalInnovation #TopInnovators2024 #InnovationLeadership #TechAdvancement #FutureOfInnovation #InnovationIndex #TechPioneers #InnovationTrends2024 #GlobalLeadersInTech #InnovationEconomy #InnovationNation #ResearchAndDevelopment #InnovateForTheFuture #Industry40 #InnovationInAction

🌎 EKHOS aims to foster the development of impact ecosystems. We began by connecting Latin America with India, recognizing that both regions face similar challenges. 🤝 This connection revealed opportunities for Social and Impact Enterprises to replicate and expand their business models across these areas. We also identified the potential of collaboration to promote the growth of Impact Ecosystems. 🇬🇧 Since last year, we have been working to integrate the UK into the bridge we're building. The development of impact ecosystems in this region is remarkable, and we have identified numerous opportunities for triangular cooperation. 🇮🇳 Next year, we will bring together entrepreneurs, investors and impact ecosystem actors from Latin America, India, and the United Kingdom in Delhi. Our goal is to connect different stakeholders, create business opportunities, foster knowledge exchange, and mobilize investments across these three regions. 👉 GIBEF marks the first step in building a bridge that will integrate impact ecosystems and generate opportunities for impact-driven businesses. Join us at gibef.com Thank you Department for Business and Trade Embajada Británica en Argentina Maria Virginia Romero Jessica Oyarbide

🗓️ I'm thrilled to share that I'll be joining eMerge Americas, the premier global tech event held in Miami Beach on April 18th & 19th, in collaboration with ICEX! 💡 This gathering of industry leaders and innovators presents a unique chance to exchange ideas and form new connections. Attracting 𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝘀, and 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 from around the globe, this conference serves as a catalyst for innovation and investment in South Florida and Latin America. 🥇 In recent years, South Florida's tech sector has seen remarkable growth, with Miami emerging as a hub of opportunity. Ranked as the #1 city in The U.S. for tech job growth and migration, as well as #1 for investment, Miami is poised for further success. 🌴 While factors like 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗮'𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗟𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮, 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲, 𝗳𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲, and 𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗮𝘅 𝗲𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 have long been strengths, recent 𝗴𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 have solidified the city’s status as a tech hub. ℹ️ If you are interested in learning more about this topic do not hesitate to check out the lastly published Entrepreneurship Guide for Miami-Dade County by ICEX (available in Spanish) here: https://lnkd.in/dAxkKZis #SpaineMerge24

We’re excited to unveil the Fireside Chat panelists for this year’s HardTech Summit 2024, Canada’s premier technology and innovation event! As Canada grapples with a productivity decline—now stretching into its third consecutive year—the need for innovation has never been more urgent. That’s why this year’s summit will focus on how talent can be the driving force behind revitalizing our economy and bridging the productivity gap. Join us for an unmissable conversation with industry leaders and innovators on November 6-7. Explore how Canada can harness talent to fuel growth across key sectors like hardware, semiconductors, MedTech, AI, and automobility. Whether you’re passionate about pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in tech, or eager to see how inclusivity can drive the next wave of innovation, this event is for you. 💼 Why attend? ▪ Engage with thought leaders discussing capital, commercialization, IP, and customer access. ▪ Network with Canadian founders, investors, and global industry experts. ▪ Experience ventureLAB’s HardTech Pitch Gala, where top innovators compete for $50,000 in cash prizes! 🎟️ Tickets are available now! Attend in-person at the Toronto Marriott Markham or virtually from anywhere in the world. 📅 Dates: November 6-7, 2024 📍 Location: Toronto Marriott Markham Let’s shape Canada’s future together! 🌎 #HardTechSummit #Innovation #TechLeadership #Semiconductors #MedTech #AI #Automobility #ventureLAB #CanadaTech

September Recap: A month full of innovation, collaboration, and meaningful connections across various sectors What a journey this month has been - just reflecting on a September filled with innovation, collaboration, and new connections: 🔹 AI Insights in Montréal: on short notice I jumped on a plane to accompany our delegation trip to Montréal after organising the trip for weeks. Alongside brilliant minds from academia, industry and local development agencies, we explored the forefront of AI at McGill University and Concordia University, and participated in the ALL IN Conference. We left with so many ideas for future collaborations and brought home valuable insights for the Ruhr region’s tech ecosystem. 🔹 Investor Tour 2024: This year's Investor Tour Ruhr took representatives from the real estate industry on five bus tours to 14 cities across the Ruhr. This established format we organise with DIRK LEUTBECHER and STONY Real Estate Capital GmbH & Co. KG isn't about internationalisation but exploring interesting development areas in the Ruhr regions. I supported our team on the Duisburg tour: from Mercator-Quartier to the former Galeria Department Store, and Torhaus Nord. It was truly exciting to see the potential we observed in the city center of Duisburg. 🔹 Scaling to Germany: Together with our partner DutchBasecamp, we welcomed seven Dutch startups eager to expand into the German market. From insightful presentations and 1:1 matchings to roundtable discussions, these startups connected with experts and partners from the Ruhr. It was a pleasure to witness such dynamic exchanges, and our rooftop networking event "Get in Touch with the Dutch" was the perfect touch. However, September wasn’t solely focused on external collaborations; we also prioritized internal innovation. Our cross-innovation workshop sparked fresh ideas on how we can enhance collaboration within our teams by applying cross-sector strategies. And as AI has not only been the main topic of our Montréal trip but is also an internal driver in our AI User Lab and other initiatives it was great to gain new inspiration on the first day of Essen Digitalisiert The best part of these experiences? The people. Meeting new connections, reconnecting with old colleagues, and building on relationships, whether in a conference hall, a seminar room, a bus or on a rooftop — it's always about the people. I’m really looking forward to what's next – and 🤫 I can’t wait for my upcoming vacation in October to recharge and gather new energy #metropoleruhr #wenndannhier #internationalisation #innovation #AI #collaboration #networking

Are you at the helm of an innovative company❓ Don’t confine your aspirations only to national and local collaborations or grant competitions exclusive to Polish companies ❗ Step into the broader arena by participating in the #HE4Business event series, where we’ll demonstrate the immense value of exploring Horizon Europe. 💡 📑 🎯 💶 Innovation knows no bounds, and Horizon Europe opens doors to collaboration with major players in the European innovation ecosystem. This program provides access to expansive markets and facilitates securing substantial financing through grants and venture capital investments. 𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧? 𝗪𝗛𝗘𝗡? 𝗪𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘? 𝗛𝗘𝟰𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 – 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟮𝟲, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 Join us at the Marriott Hotel in Warsaw for an insightful conference. Delve into the offerings of the European Innovation Council (#EIC) with the participation of representatives from the European Innovation Council (EIC) and the European Investment Bank (#EIB). Explore the possibilities of securing R&D financing within thematic clusters and partnerships. Network with companies experienced in Horizon Europe, and participate in practical workshops focusing on essential skills for promoting your company, including effective business presentation techniques (pitching). You are offered to follow three thematic tracks: EIC info session (for deep tech SMEs, incl. startups) #EIT info session (for companies, SMEs as potential EIT KIC’s partners) Thematic calls and European Partnerships (for big companies and SMEs) More information can be found at https://lnkd.in/dtj2F2b6 #HE #Business #HE4Business

Tonight VDS's #ValenciaDigitalSummit close. Amazing event, grown from a local event with a few hundred participants to a global event attracting 12 000 visitors. And venue, oh gosh, it's the City of Sciences and Arts, and it's amazing! There were many talks about forming and managing remote teams, working cross-border and cross-cultures, how enabling and critical it is, and how challenging it is. Interestingly enough, HRTech isn't much shown here - hope to see more startups of this area next year. I was amazed to hear Diana Morant Ripoll, Spain's Minister of Science, Innovation and Universities, focusing in her closing keynote specifically on the importance of Knowledge Management for the future. Yes, KM is always looking into future by reflecting on past, and it's always a long-time investment. On the personal side, I was amazed to see so many folks from Russia and Ukraine, working together as always common sense is stronger than politics. Looks like Communitat Valenciana really welcomes and becomes a good and productive place for us, meaning many talented people finding a new free, supportive and open-minded place to launch their ideas and apply their knowledge. Viva la gestión de conocimiento, and long live Knowledge Management!