about us

Welcome to InnovationBoston, the Hub for Cross-Sector Collaboration.
A powerful movement is taking shape in Boston, where government, private industry, academia, and non-profits converge to drive innovation. InnovationBoston is a dynamic community of innovators, visionaries, and disruptors coming together to break through entrenched systems and launch industry-changing ideas. This network is exclusively comprised of innovation leaders from large enterprises, government agencies, universities, and mission-driven organizations.


Why Boston?

Boston is a global leader in technology, life sciences, finance, and higher education—making it the perfect environment for this bold initiative. With its world-renowned universities, cutting-edge research institutions, thriving startup ecosystem, and major corporate presence, Boston is uniquely positioned to foster collaboration between sectors. This is more than a network—it’s a transformative force bringing together the city’s brightest minds to redefine innovation.
Driving Disruption Through Collaboration
As industries navigate rapid technological shifts, InnovationBoston is here to tackle the most pressing questions:

  • How are large organizations driving external innovation?

  • Which strategies lead to real breakthroughs?

  • What innovation frameworks create lasting impact?

Intimate Events, Powerful Impact

At the heart of InnovationBoston are curated gatherings—exclusive events where corporate innovators, researchers, and startups connect to share insights and success stories. These sessions foster genuine relationships, uncover new collaboration opportunities, and challenge conventional approaches to innovation.
This is the place for those who want to do more than observe change—they want to lead it. Join us and shape the future of your industry in one of the world’s most innovative cities.
Be Part of the Future
Join InnovationBoston, where leaders across sectors unite to revolutionize how we approach external innovation. Whether you’re a corporate executive, government leader, academic pioneer, or non-profit visionary, there’s a seat at the table for you.
Boston is ready for its next great innovation movement. Are you?

Corporate + Startup Partnerships

We’re diving into corporate-startup partnerships with an expert panel discussion!

Our inaugural event will feature innovation executives from leading banks alongside a startup founder, offering valuable insights into successful collaborations.This is a great opportunity to:

  • Network with Boston’s innovation community

  • Deep-dive into optimizing startup partnerships

  • Learn best practices from industry leaders

Location: SVB’s downtown office on State Street
Date & Time: March 5 | 5:30 - 8:00 PM

  • Christopher Leary

    Managing Director

    Silicon Valley Bank

  • Scott Weller

    CTO & FounderCTO & Founder

    EnFi, Inc

  • Mark Pacelle

    Adjunct Professor, Corporate Innovation

    Boston College