Richi Entrepreneurs

We're thrilled to host the second edition of Programa Desafía Boston! 🚀 Looking forward to welcoming new Spanish biotech startups to Boston, USA 🇺🇸, and being part of their journey in the world's biotech hub. Huge thanks to ICEX for trusting us to power this incredible program! Spanish biotech startups, this is your moment—let’s make it happen together in Boston! Apply now 👉 https://lnkd.in/g2PMef6a

🎉 That’s a wrap for the 11th Edition of Richi Entrepreneurs! The second week of the program was packed with exciting opportunities for learning, networking, and discovery. Participants explored cutting-edge facilities like The Engine Accelerator, LabCentral, SmartLabs and the MIT Media Lab, gaining a firsthand look at Boston’s thriving innovation ecosystem. Throughout the week, participants delved into essential topics like hiring and nurturing talent, navigating US immigration regulations, and understanding the complexities of the healthcare and reimbursement landscape. They also connected with seasoned investors and industry leaders during fireside chats and interactive sessions. A big congratulations to Rika Tajima from Red Arrow Therapeutics, whose exceptional pitch earned her the top spot! 🌟 We’re deeply grateful to the incredible experts who made this week unforgettable, including David Lagares, Ellen Sullivan, Alan Braly, Alex de Winter, Jason Kraus, Nate Macht-Greenberg, Steven Neier, Victoria Llado, Shmuel Agus, John Collins, Amaya Gascó MD PhD, Rangaprasad Sarangarajan, Julia Greenstein, Gonzalo Muñoz Taboada, Carles Monterrubio, PhD, Simo Arredouani, Doug Zingale and Michael Sierra. A special thank you to SmartLabs for letting us host a part of the program at their facilities and for their warm welcome. Your support truly made a difference! To our phenomenal participants: congratulations on all you’ve achieved during this program! 🎊 Your hard work, passion, and ingenuity are inspiring, and we can’t wait to see how you continue shaping the future of healthcare and innovation.

Excited to see Richi Entrepreneurs recognized as a key player in Boston’s health tech ecosystem as we celebrate our 11th edition! Thanks, Dominique Aubry-Morgan, for acknowledging our work alongside other incredible initiatives in Boston. We couldn’t be more proud to be part of this vibrant community of innovation 👏

💯 What an incredible first week at the Immersion Program organized by Richi Entrepreneurs! During this week, we at RADBIO had the privilege to participate in inspiring sessions and workshops led by top professionals and experts from Boston's vibrant ecosystem. Their insights and practical tips have been invaluable for understanding the key factors driving innovation here. We also had the chance to attend a MassBio event and experience the dynamic networking at the renowned Venture Café Cambridge, both of which provided amazing opportunities to connect with leaders and visionaries in the life sciences and entrepreneurial community. To close the week, Ricardo Garcia kindly invited us to visit the Richi Childhood Cancer Foundation, and we were truly impressed by all of their initiatives and the outstanding strategy and execution behind each one. This journey has been incredibly enriching so far, and I’m genuinely excited to see what the second week of this program has in store for us! Big thanks to ANII and Uruguay XXI who are making this possible!

We can’t believe how quickly the first week of the 11th edition of Richi Entrepreneurs has flown by, and now we’re kicking off the second and final week with renewed energy! 🚀 Last week, our participants immersed themselves in Boston’s dynamic innovation ecosystem—refining their pitches, diving into funding strategies, and gaining invaluable insights from seasoned U.S. entrepreneurs. The energy and collaboration were nothing short of inspiring! 💬 “From day one, the program has exceeded our expectations. Last week’s sessions were not only informative but also engaging, involving top-tier networking and valuable feedback to enhance our strategies,” shares Cristina Montero from Uruguay XXI. A big thank you to SmartLabs for lending us their offices to kick off the program and host key sessions—it’s been the perfect environment for innovation and collaboration. 💬 “This program has unveiled a world I never knew existed. The Boston ecosystem is an extraordinary blend of innovation and collaboration, far beyond what I could have imagined. Opportunities seem to spring from every angle, offering insights and connections that are transformative for my startup journey with WholeTech,” says Gabriele Lodato from Wholetech. As we launch into week two, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude to the incredible speakers who made last week unforgettable: Chris Ilsley, Chuck Goldstone, Samuel (Mooly) Dinnar, Caroline Pepek, Ricardo Garcia, Katie Ellias, Doug Zingale Jasmina Marjanovic, Samuel Shafner, Jeff Behrens, Chris Garabedian, Donald B. Hawthorne, Robert Gottlieb, Dennis Ford, Karen Deyo, Eric Popp, Joseph McKneely and Samuel Nudelman, CFA. We can’t wait to see how our entrepreneurs continue to grow and make their mark during this exciting final stretch!

🎉 The 11th edition of Richi Entrepreneurs has officially kicked off! For the next two weeks, talented entrepreneurs in Biotech, Medtech, and Digital Health from Japan, Uruguay, Spain, and Italy will dive deep into Boston’s thriving innovation ecosystem. This immersive experience will empower them to engage with leading investors, industry experts, and market influencers, accelerating their growth and driving innovation through strategic partnerships. 🌍 Let’s give a warm welcome to this year’s inspiring participants: 🚀 BlaDimiR – Marta Dueñas 🚀 PoliFiL – Carlos Del Fresno 🚀 Fundanet – Ana Puente De La Puebla & Alfonso Maza Cobo 🚀 Red Arrow Therapeutics – Rika Tajima 🚀 Wholetech – Gabriele Lodato 🚀 EYWA Biotech – Paola Rodríguez Camarot 🚀 Nanogrow Biotech – Nicolás Galmarini 🚀 EOLO PHARMA – María Pía Garat & Carlos Batthyány 🚀 RADBIO – Nicolás Tambucho 🚀 Parque Científico y Tecnológico de Pando – Martina Soumastre 🚀 Uruguayan Center of Molecular Imaging – Juan Pablo Gambini 🚀 ANII – Macarena Lopez Lacuague 🚀 Uruguay XXI – Cristina Montero 🚀 IMFAHE – Silvia Rodríguez del Amo Welcome aboard! We’re excited to see the incredible progress ahead. 💡 A special thank you to our sponsors for their support: ANII, CONETIC, Fundación Pfizer - ITEMAS, IMFAHE, Parque Científico y Tecnológico de Pando, Uruguay XXI and Uruguayan Center of Molecular Imaging.

Welcome to our Catalysts! 🚀 We’re thrilled to introduce the catalysts who will be joining us for the upcoming edition of Richi Entrepreneurs in Boston, starting tomorrow! These key stakeholders from the life sciences ecosystem will actively participate in our program, engaging with startups and observing sessions designed to foster innovation and collaboration. This year’s group includes professionals from research centers, public institutions, and universities, bringing valuable insights to the table. We extend our heartfelt thanks to their sponsoring institutions: Parque Científico y Tecnológico de Pando, Uruguayan Center of Molecular Imaging, ANII, Uruguay XXI, and IMFAHE. Your support is crucial to the success of Richi Entrepreneurs! Let’s give them a warm welcome! 🙌

We’re proud to continue our partnership with CONETIC, which has been supporting Richi Entrepreneurs since 2019! This year, they’re sponsoring Semicrol (Fundanet), an innovative biotech startup from Spain, as they gear up to join the 11th edition of our program starting next week. Semicrol will dive into Boston’s dynamic biotech scene, gaining access to valuable resources and making connections with industry leaders. A huge thank you to CONETIC for their continued support of Spanish innovation! 🇪🇸 We’re excited to see what the future holds for them! 🚀

📢 Exciting news! Nanogrow Biotech, a groundbreaking Uruguayan startup specializing in innovative nanotechnology solutions for agriculture, will participate in the 11th edition of Richi Entrepreneurs! Over the next two weeks, Nanogrow will tap into Boston’s thriving biotech ecosystem to scale its innovations and connect with key industry leaders. A special thank you to Uruguay XXI for sponsoring this startup and for continuously supporting Uruguayan biotech innovation!

📢 We’re thrilled to announce that three innovative Uruguayan biotech startups—RADBIO, EOLO PHARMA, and EYWA Biotech—will be joining the upcoming edition of Richi Entrepreneurs from 12 to 22 November 2024! These startups will tap into Boston’s leading biotech ecosystem and connect with industry experts to accelerate their growth. A big thank you to ANII for sponsoring their spots and supporting Uruguayan innovation on a global stage! 🚀