Catalyst Stage
Jun 4, 2026
11:00 AM11:30 AM
Beyond the Hub: Who Really Builds Innovation Ecosystems?
Cristina Fanjul
Description
Behind every successful startup scene there are institutions, accelerators, and operators quietly laying the infrastructure. From tech transfer offices and regional incubators to global programs spanning three continents. This panel contrasts the institutional and private models of ecosystem building, and asks the harder question: what does it take to make innovation happen outside the obvious hubs, and who gets left behind when it doesn't?