In 2011, the Llao Llao Forum was founded by the Endeavor Foundation to bring together high-impact businessmen and entrepreneurs in Bariloche, a picturesque landscape. The forum is known for dedicating a lot of time, money, and energy to its program, with a focus this year on global uncertainty. One of the special panels at the Forum highlights start-ups that have a strong connection with the Argentine scientific system of public universities and Conicet.
According to Julia Bearzi, CEO of Endeavor, biotechnology is the most powerful sector among the 40 countries where the foundation operates. The panel showcases how innovation and technology are transforming sectors such as health, environment, and agriculture. It also emphasizes the intersection of public and private sectors in addressing pressing challenges.
One of the start-ups featured is OncoPrecision, created by Tarek Ali Zake and scientists from the National University of Córdoba to improve cancer treatment precision using artificial intelligence. Another start-up is Kilimo, which developed water-saving systems similar to green teams. Beeflow focuses on expanding bee pollination management globally. These innovative approaches demonstrate how science, technology, and vision can address pressing challenges.
The GRIDX fund supports these start-ups by uniting research scientists with business-trained entrepreneurs. Miguel Galuccio, president of GRIDX fund and Graciela Ciccio from Insud are among its key supporters. Other funds from New York state and Amazon founders also contributed to their success.
In summary, the Llao Llao Forum brings together high-impact businessmen and entrepreneurs in Bariloche while focusing on global uncertainty this year. The forum showcases three innovative start-ups that have a strong connection with Argentina’s scientific system of public universities and Conicet using artificial intelligence for improving cancer treatment precision; developing water-saving systems for agriculture; expanding bee pollination management globally through new technologies.
These start-ups received support from various funds including GRIDX fund which united research scientists with business-trained entrepreneurs; Miguel Galuccio as its president along with Graciela Ciccio from Insud were among its key supporters while other funds from New York state and Amazon founders also contributed to their success
