A Gateway to Boston’s Innovation Pulse in AI, FinTech, Cybersecurity, Quantum, Robotics, and Emerging Technologies

From Dec 7-15, 2026, in Boston, selected companies from around the world will have the opportunity to connect and forge meaningful relationships with key innovation players, including investors, market leaders, industry experts, advisors, and both public and private institutions.

An immersive experience designed to equip companies with the knowledge, tools, and connections to accelerate their growth. Participants gain practical guidance in market analysis, business development, fundraising, and networking with key players across Boston’s innovation ecosystem.

The program also offers strategic support to help companies successfully enter the U.S. market, providing the know-how to establish operations and build meaningful partnerships in a competitive landscape.

Your Gateway to Growth in the U.S. Tech Market

Program Sessions

  • Engaging in discussions with experienced US investors. Participants will gain valuable insights into the investor's perspective, investment strategies, and trends in the biotech, med-tech, and digital health sectors.

  • Essential tips and insights for a successful market entry. Led by an experienced accelerator assisting foreign startups, this session covers crucial considerations when landing in the US, offering practical guidance for launching in the region.

  • Concise legal guidance for preparing a company to establish a presence in the United States.

  • Companies have several 20-minute meetings with experts who provide feedback and advice on their strategy, including hypotheses validation, road to market, business strategy, clinical trials, reimbursement, and more.

  • Guidance on creating a compelling investor deck for the US market. Participants will learn strategies to highlight key elements and attract US investors, including market potential, competition analysis, business model, and financial projections.

  • Strategies for non-US-based companies to commercialize, expand internationally, and market breakthrough innovations in the US. Participants gain insights on the best approaches and navigating the unique dynamics of the US market.

  • This session covers key aspects of immigration law, visa requirements, and processes for individuals and companies.

  • Setting the stage for participants, providing them with a warm introduction to the vibrant innovation ecosystem of Boston, highlighting key players, industry trends, and opportunities available.

  • Insights and strategies for approaching stakeholders in Boston's innovation ecosystem, addressing cultural aspects and best practices for initiating conversations and building relationships.

  • An interactive session where participants pitch their projects in 5 minutes, receiving feedback. It guides participants in creating and delivering effective pitches tailored for a US audience, emphasizing the importance of a compelling core story beyond the investor deck and elevator pitch.

  • Lectures, discussions, and experiential learning led by a Harvard and MIT lecturer. Participants gain valuable negotiation skills through demos, exercises, and role-plays.

  • Discover why Massachusetts is one of the world's leading technology and innovation ecosystems. Learn how to leverage its network of investors, corporations, universities, innovation hubs, and strategic partners to accelerate growth and expand into the U.S. market.

  • Understand how technology companies successfully commercialize in the U.S. market, including how enterprise customers evaluate new solutions, how procurement decisions are made, and how companies build effective go-to-market, partnership, and growth strategies.

  • Interactive sessions with successful founders who have transitioned their ventures to the US. Participants will hear firsthand stories and insights about the challenges, opportunities, and lessons learned during the process.

  • Explore the evolving regulatory landscape shaping technology innovation in the United States, including AI governance, cybersecurity, privacy, intellectual property, financial technology regulation, and responsible technology deployment.

  • Guidance on securing non-dilutive funding in the United States. Participants will learn strategies, tips, and best practices for accessing grants, government funding, and other non-equity sources of financing.

  • Companies have several 20-minute meetings with investors to present their ventures, receive feedback, explore investment opportunities, and build relationships.

  • One-on-one meetings with experienced entrepreneurs, executives, investors, and industry specialists. Companies receive personalized feedback on product strategy, commercialization, fundraising, enterprise sales, technology partnerships, and U.S. market expansion.

  • Non-traditional fundraising avenues for startups through collaborations with foundations. Participants will delve into a case study highlighting successful partnerships between foundations and startups.

  • Insights and tours into the various accelerators and incubators available in Boston. Participants will learn about the different programs, resources, and support offered by these organizations to foster the growth and development of startups.

  • Opportunities to connect, collaborate, and build relationships with industry peers, experts, investors, and key stakeholders within Boston's innovation ecosystem, culminate with a final pitch in a celebratory atmosphere to a diverse audience.

Richi Tech is designed for high-potential companies developing innovative solutions in AI, FinTech, Cybersecurity, Quantum Technologies, Robotics, and other emerging technology sectors. Ideal participants have a differentiated technology with clear validation, strong product-market potential, and the ambition to build globally scalable companies. We are looking for visionary founders addressing meaningful industry or societal challenges, with strong market demand, venture-scale growth potential, investment readiness, and the execution capability to leverage Boston’s innovation ecosystem to accelerate their growth.

Participants Profile

Richi Tech is also open to selected stakeholders from around the world, offering the opportunity to observe and participate in selected program sessions alongside participating companies. This unique experience provides valuable insights into Boston's innovation ecosystem while fostering meaningful connections with high-potential technology companies, industry leaders, and fellow innovation stakeholders.

Corporate Innovation Leaders | Investors | Venture Capital Firms | Incubators & Accelerators | Technology Transfer Offices | Government & Economic Development Agencies | Universities | Specialized Service Providers

Built on a Proven Platform

Richi Tech is powered by the Richi Foundation's decade-long experience connecting innovative international life sciences companies with Boston's innovation ecosystem. Through this proven model, we've received 1,200+ applications, supported 150+ companies from 21 countries, and co-led the launch of the Spain–US Biotech Fund.

Today, we're bringing this same vision to emerging technology sectors—attracting world-class companies, strategic partnerships, and international capital to Boston to accelerate innovation and global growth.

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