From Local to Global Intelligence: The Rio–Miami Corridor Powering the Next Generation of Startups

This session will showcase how Artificial Intelligence is accelerating the transformation of global startup ecosystems and enabling new cross-border innovation corridors.

The discussion will highlight emerging cooperation between startup hubs, investors, universities, and public administrations, with a particular focus on the Rio–Miami innovation connection as a model for intelligent services, technology ventures, and South–North entrepreneurial collaboration.

The event also builds on the momentum created by the global startup ecosystem discussions launched under the G20 Startup engagement framework and reflects the dynamic, market-driven spirit of the U.S. innovation environment.

Key topics include:

• • AI as a platform for global startups
  • New venture capital opportunities across the Americas
  • The role of universities and research ecosystems
  • Intelligent service platforms and digital infrastructure
  • Building cross-border startup corridors

Organizers:

• • Startup OLÉ sponsors and participants

  • Federação Assespro Rio de Janeiro

  • Corporate Innovation Partners (Plug and Play Tech Center)

  • Investor Networks and Venture Capital Associations Brazil / U.S. (Anjos do Brasil, BR Angels, Gavea Angels)

  • Partner Universities Brazil / U.S. (UFRJ, PUC-RIO, UFF, and others)

  • International Services Zone (ZIS) Initiative – Rio de Janeiro

  • Collaboration with institutions connected to the G20 Startup ecosystem