Building Smarter Startups: Ecosystems, Strategy & the Role of Applied AI

Startups don’t grow in isolation. They need structured ecosystems, access to funding, and the ability to leverage emerging technologies like AI. This panel brings together a founder’s perspective and an institutional view from the European innovation ecosystem. Together, they’ll discuss how to create fertile ground for startups to scale with tech like AI — and how programs, project frameworks, and strategic planning are critical to that growth.