Catalyst Stage
Jun 4, 2026
11:30 AM12:00 PM
Ecosystem Growth
Building Corporate Innovation Engines: Talent, Startups and Industrial AI
Ander MuñozBeaz BizkaiaDirector of Strategic InitiativesRicardo Alvarez-CienfuegosPlug and Play Tech CenterDIRECTORJordán GuardoBAT - B Accelerator TowerManagerPatricia BerjonDOMINIONCorporate Development Director
Description
Corporations are rethinking how they innovate: beyond internal R&D, they increasingly rely on startup collaboration, entrepreneurial talent and specialized innovation ecosystems.
This session brings together corporate leaders, accelerators and innovation platforms to explore how new models of corporate innovation are being built around industrial transformation and AI adoption. From venture client dynamics and startup scouting to talent pipelines and sector-focused acceleration programs, the discussion will showcase practical ways corporations are turning ecosystems into competitive advantage — with Bizkaia emerging as a leading industrial innovation hub in Southern Europe.