Innovation Hubs
Incubators, Accelerators, Universities, Institutions, Government Agencies, and Technology Centres. In the form they take, they are a key figure that contributes to enriching the rest of the players.
Connect
Meet the right people, from government authorities and investors to startup founders.
Scout
Recruit the best new talent for your project
Share
Promote your initiatives and ideas with the wider community
MEET OUR ECOSYSTEM
Jackie Hernandez
Plug & Play SVP Global Partnerships & Founding Member
Bedy Yang
500 Global Managing Partner
Elizabeth Becerril
Techstars Regional Manager for Americas, Community
Niklas Zennström
Atomico Founder
Lucile CORNET
Eight Roads partner
Carolina Brochado
EQT Growth Founding Partner and Deputy Head
Marcus Dantus
Startup Mexico Founder and Chairman
Innovation hubs play a key part in the innovation ecosystem. Grow your STARTUPS portfolio with our finalists, find the best INVESTORS for your startups and meet CORPORATIONS in your industry with plenty of business opportunities.
Meet some of our hubs
South Summit it’s the place where you can find all the agents of the entrepreneurial ecosystem: universities, investors, startups, corporations and so, it’s the place to join and link those experiences.
María Concepción García
Vice-Rector for Employability and Entrepreneurship at Complutense University of Madrid
a story of connections growth & success
Next Summits
Our flagship event in Madrid serves as the epicenter where entrepreneurs, investors, and corporations converge to shape the future. Inspired by its success, we’ve expanded into key ecosystems like Brazil and South Korea, continuously connecting local talent with our global network.
KOREA
OCTOBER 1-2, 2025South Summit Korea returns for its second edition in 2025, bringing together top entrepreneurs, investors, and corporations to foster high-impact networking and innovation. Hosted at Suwon Convention Center in the world’s most innovative country, this unique gathering focuses on DeepTech, and AI.
Bilbao
NOVEMBER 26-27, 2025After four successful editions, we return to Bilbao to once again bring together the brightest minds shaping the future of energy and industrial innovation. From groundbreaking solutions in decarbonization to cutting-edge advancements in Industry 4.0, this is the hub where bold ideas meet real-world impact. A space for industry leaders, innovators, and changemakers to exchange insights, spark collaboration, and drive what’s next.
Brazil
MARCH 25-27, 2026With four editions held since 2022, South Summit is now established in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, as the global meeting point for connections and business, with investors, companies, and startups. We look forward to seeing you at Cais Mauá for the fifth edition in 2026!
Madrid
JUNE 3-5, 2026After 14 successful editions, South Summit Madrid continues to establish itself as the epicenter of innovation, entrepreneurship, and meaningful business connections. For over a decade, it has brought together startups, investors, and corporations to create real opportunities, drive sustainable innovation, and shape the future of business.
See you at the 15th edition of South Summit Madrid in June 2026 let’s keep building what’s next, together!