UNLOCK GLOBAL INNOVATION CONNECTIONS
We build community locally, so you can connect to innovation globally
Venture Café is a part of the CIC network, whose mission is to fix the world through innovation.
We want to shorten time to innovation.
Innovation Bridge is a pre-landing service that places individuals and organizations at the center of diverse ecosystems to:
- Drive collaboration and knowledge-sharing
- Connect with local resources and infrastructure
- Understand funding and investment landscapes
- Increase visibility, recognition and partnerships
- Identify talent or specialized experts
- Government or industry-based Trade Organizations accelerating high potential startups
- Corporates seeking startup matchmaking
- Venture funds scanning for investment opportunities
- Universities targeting joint-ventures or research commercialization
Our services
From initiatives big and small, we'll work with you to craft a solution to fit your objectives.
WHY INNOVATION BRIDGE?
Innovation Bridge helps you uncover the linkages within an ecosystem and assess market opportunities through various lenses of entrepreneurial capital:
- Policy – favorable regulatory frameworks and incentives
- Financial – available debt & equity financing
- Inspiration – visible success stories and risk appetite
- Markets – strong customer bases and early adopters
- Human – relevant talent expertise, educational programs and entrepreneurs
- Resources – built infrastructure
Whether you’re looking at expanding into a new market or attracting inbound businesses and foreign investment, unpacking these factors is critical to success.
RECENT INNOVATION BRIDGES
Feature: Bridging Innovation Between LATAM and Miami – November 2022
MORE EXAMPLE INNOVATION BRIDGES
Tokyo: Venture Café Global Gathering '25
The Venture Café Global Gathering brought together innovators from ecosystems around the world to discover the Tokyo ecosystem, forge powerful connections, and…
Fukuoka Innovation Bridge
From Fukuoka to the world! Promising startups from Southeast Asia and India gathered at Venture Café Fukuoka in partnership with JETRO, SusHi…
Spotlight on Taiwan's BioTech Ecosystem
Taiwan brought health-related teams, hospitals, and accelerators here in Phoenix to pitch and network with local entities! This event was co-organized by…
University of Tokyo & JETRO via Venture Café Cambridge
Discovered the future of global innovation with the University of Tokyo, UTokyo Innovation Platform Co (IPC), and Greater Tokyo Biocommunity.
BIOHUNT SUMMIT: LATAM BioTech startups in Miami
The first 2-day biotech experience uniting LATAM and US investors, founders, and experts.
Netherlands Innovation Night in Cambridge
A unique opportunity to experience, connect, and taste everything the start-up & innovation ecosystem in the Netherlands has to offer. Learn how…
Innovation Bridge Mty-Austin
Enterprise Singapore Launches into Venture Café Cambridge
This Thursday Gathering showcased a group of biomedical startups from Singapore. We experienced rapid-fire pitches and learned how Singapore has grown to…
Chile Innovation Nights
Learn how your business could tap into Latin America’s growing innovation scene with ChileMass and enjoy a Startup Showcase featuring Chilean companies!
Canadian Consulate at Venture Café St Louis
This seminal Thursday Gathering will gave our community unparalleled access to the Canadian Innovation Ecosystem.
LET'S CRAFT YOUR INNOVATION BRIDGE!
All innovation bridges are customized to your needs. Get in touch and let’s craft yours today!
HIGHLIGHTED PARTNERS
Innovation Continuum
Through our linkage with Cambridge Innovation Center we offer a one-stop shop for businesses seeking to innovate and grow both locally and globally.
Pre-Landing
Understand the lay of the land, get connected and feel comfortable to take your next step in the journey through Venture Café’s Innovation Bridge.
Soft Landing
Ready to take the plunge? Increase your potential for success in the US through CIC’s Soft Landing solutions. CIC provides tailored solutions to help entrepreneurs smoothly transition into a new market.The comprehensive program covers everything from market fit to legal compliance, making sure you’re on track to take your business to the next level.
Captains of Innovation
Require a deeper level of expertise and support? CIC’s Captains of Innovation consultancy explores the full spectrum of innovation — from new idea generation to commercialization and beyond — through targeted consulting, white-glove engagements, and scouting for startups, new technologies and new business ideas. Captains also provide strategic consulting to build and develop innovation districts.