The project's activities were aimed at building a strong foundation for EU-LAC business collaboration. Through the extension of the ENRICH in LAC Center's operations towards LAC, the project successfully expanded its network, forming strategic partnerships with institutions across LAC and Europe, thereby broadening its reach and impact. Activities such as webinars, innovation talks, and training sessions were organized to address both specific thematic areas and horizontal themes, including the enhancement of international cooperation and innovation management. These efforts led to cultivating a diverse membership base that includes research institutions, business entities, and innovation hubs.
Specific results achieved by the project include the recruitment of at least one partner organization in the four target LAC countries (Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Uruguay), and the recruitment of at least one partner organization in Central America and in the Caribbean. The project organized 13 webinars, six innovation talks, and offered six trainings for the business and research community, further enhancing knowledge sharing and capacity building.
Additionally, two innovation challenges were launched and two outreach grants were disseminated to foster international business collaboration and support entities looking to explore new markets. Furthermore, two innovation tours were organized, offering firsthand exposure to different innovation ecosystems and facilitating direct networking and partnership opportunities. Besides, other EU-projects were supported in the exploitation of their results, demonstrating the project's commitment to leveraging research outputs for broader impact. More than 15 Soft Landing Hubs (SLHs) were recruited in both EU and LAC, enhancing the infrastructure for international collaboration. In this context. three SLH Twinning Program were organized, strengthening the ties and cooperation among these hubs.
The independent non-profit association ENRICH in LAC Centre has become a lasting association, underscoring the project's commitment to enduring impact and laying a solid foundation for continuous growth and collaboration. The project has thus made significant strides toward fostering international business collaboration between Europe and the LAC region by establishing a dynamic network, facilitating knowledge exchange, and creating sustainable frameworks for cooperation. Moreover, the ENRICH in LAC project as a whole became more global by engaging with the European umbrella organization ENRICH Global.
