The ENRICH in LAC centre is the main hub and contact point for science, technology and innovation actors from Europe and Latin America & the Caribbean, bringing them together in one network. ENRICH aims to encourage and facilitate cooperation in science, technology, innovation and business between these regions, providing a wide range of services for its members and where members in turn can play an active role.
Founded by the CEBRABIC project and gave way to the ENRICH in LAC project in December 2019 as a non-profit organisation, the ENRICH centre is now an association of innovation actors, committed to fostering innovation and business and connecting key actors in Latin America and Caribbean and Europe. ENRICH members are from both public institutions and the private sector, counting on the expertise from reputable academic & research organisations, industry & services, international consultancies, government agencies, media and influencers.
EU LAC Innovation Cooperation Consortium
Regional Collaboration Partners:
Cooperation between the European Union (EU) and the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) is guided by the ‘New Agenda for Relations between the EU and Latin America and the Caribbean’[1] which emphasises the role of innovation for an equal partnership focusing on socio-economic development on both continents, seizing the potential of emerging green, blue, creative and digital economies.
In this context, the EU-LAC Innovation Cooperation initiative launched by the European Commission aims to strengthen the cooperation of EU and LAC innovation ecosystems through the engagement of start-up incubators and accelerators and other innovation ecosystem stakeholders, and to structure the EU’s engagement on innovation in the LAC region.
As part of the EU-LAC Innovation Cooperation initiative, a network of start-up incubators and accelerators in the EU and LAC is created. The network will help participants find reliable partners on the other continent, share knowledge and access new markets and technologies, collaborate on thematic challenges, promote staff and start-up exchanges, and tap into third party funding for further engagement.
In addition, EU-LAC Innovation Cooperation will launch joint initiatives with relevant EU and LAC start-up and innovation entities and strengthen the EU’s presence in the region. Services and activities, developed with a long-term vision, such as advocacy visits, peer-to-peer learning, bootcamps and online trainings, specifically targeted at EU and LAC incubators and accelerators, among others, will support the objective of sustainably consolidating the innovation efforts of the EU and its Member States in Latin American and the Caribbean.
The EU-LAC Innovation Cooperation initiative is operated by the Global Service Facility in support of the Directorate-General Research and Innovation of the European Commission.
The initiative is embedded in a wider network of activities fostering EU-LAC cooperation, including Enrich in LAC (European Network of Research and Innovation Centres and Hubs), the EU-LAC Digital Accelerator (a platform connecting businesses and entrepreneurs across both regions) and the EU-LAC Global Gateway Investment Agenda detailing strategic priorities and powering fair, green and digital transitions. In the area of fostering the green transition, the European Institute of Technology’s Climate-Knowledge and Innovation Centre (EIT Climate-KIC) is another strategic partner for EU-LAC cooperation.
[1] https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_23_3045
Marco Quirino
Executive Director
Priscila Assahida
Head of Business Development
Leonardo Pelegrino
Head of Finance and Operations
Marie Sophie
Communication
Official Representatives of Enrich in Lac and who have a strong understanding, connections and relationship with public and private leaders in the LAC community and European Union.
Lorena Borgo Hannach
Ambassador of Peru
Dra. Rosalía Arteaga
Enrich in Lac Ambassador in Ecuador
Jan Eichbaum, Global Solutions
Enrich in LAC President
Thadeu Junqueira, Natura
Enrich in LAC Director
Filipe Cassapo,
LelloLab
Enrich in LAC Vice President
Braskem
Enrich in LAC Director
- Represent their country and Europe, they are the official representative of Enrich in Lac .
- Building and maintaining relationships with the European Network of Research and innovation Centers and Hubs.
- Promote the interests of Enrich in Lac, fostering positive relationships with other individuals or organizations, and advocating for specific issues or causes.
- Cultural representatives: Acting as a cultural ambassador to promote national heritage and values
- Digital Engagement: Using digital platforms to communicate and connect with global audiences.
- Providing information and advice about the political, economic, and social conditions
- Political Neutrality
- Fluent in English besides other languages
Marcos Oliveira
Science Advisor in Brazil
Science Advisors are individuals who are chosen or appointed to represent Enrich in Lac, serve as a bridge between scientific research and policy-making bodies, utilizing their extensive knowledge of science to provide advice on matters related to scientific and technological research, development, and implementation
- Evaluate scientific research and technical information to provide accurate advice
- Ensure that policy decisions are informed by the latest scientific research and understanding
- Communicate complex scientific information and research findings to non-scientists in a clear and understandable manner
- Develop strategies to address scientific and technological challenges
- Assist in the development of policies and regulations related to scientific research and technological development
- Participate in meetings and workshops to stay updated with the latest advancements in science and technology
- Provide guidance on the ethical considerations of scientific research and technological development
- Collaborate with a diverse range of stakeholders, including scientists, policy-makers, and the public
Connect
With a network of reputable companies, research institutes and education providers that carry out state-of the-art innovation across Europe and Latin America.
Activate
Your contacts and unlock new business opportunities, innovative practices and establish long-term cooperations in a prestigious network.
Build
Partnerships and share experience with members in peer-to-peer activities designed to support your business.