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Richi Foundation · International Corridors

Spain–Boston Corridor

A growing collaboration between Spain and Boston across business growth, economic development, education, and nonprofit empowerment.

About the Corridor

International corridors are a core part of the Richi Foundation’s Global Innovation Platform. In Spain, we bring Boston’s expertise and networks together with local partners. Explore what we’re building together and see what’s new as the corridor grows.

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01 · Business Growth & Economic Development

From market exploration to cross-border investment

We connect companies, investors, and institutions in Spain and Boston so they can explore new markets, develop partnerships, and invest across borders.

Spain–U.S. Business Summit 2026

Spain–U.S. Business Summit 2026

Organized by ICEX and delivered by the Richi Foundation, with M&T Bank, St. Mary’s Credit Union, and the City of Boston as local partners

The two-day summit in Cambridge and Boston brought together 350 attendees and a delegation of 23 Spanish companies, with 51 confirmed business-to-business meetings. Focused on biotechnology and fintech, the summit also hosted the announcement of the Spain–Boston Biotech Fund.

Desafía Boston powered by Richi Ventures

In partnership with ICEX Spain Trade and Investment

The Boston immersion connects Spanish life sciences companies with industry experts, investors, and potential partners as they refine their plans for entering or expanding in the U.S. market.

Spain–Boston Biotech Fund

Co-developed by the Richi Foundation, ICEX, and Dreavent Capital, with COFIDES as anchor investor

The fund is designed to invest in biotechnology companies in Spain and the United States, with an emphasis on helping Spanish companies expand into Boston’s life sciences ecosystem. Dreavent Capital is responsible for fund management.

02 · Nonprofit Empowerment

Helping patient-focused nonprofits grow stronger

Richi Nonprofits

Founding and ongoing partner · Boehringer Ingelheim Spain

Richi Nonprofits brings Spanish patient-focused organizations to Boston to learn from peers and experts in healthcare and nonprofit leadership. Participants share what works, build relationships, and explore practical ways to strengthen their organizations and better serve patients and families.

Boehringer Ingelheim Spain helped shape and launch Richi Nonprofits and continues to support its development.

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The Mission Behind Our Work

Better lives for children and families affected by cancer

The Richi Foundation works to improve the lives of children and families affected by cancer and advance better treatments and cures. As the Spain–Boston Corridor grows, the relationships we build can open new opportunities to collaborate in pediatric cancer research, care, and family support.

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What could we build together?

Join the Spain–Boston Corridor

Have an idea for a new initiative, partnership, or activity connecting Spain and Boston? Tell us what you have in mind and let’s explore how it could fit into the corridor.

Build a corridor with your region

If you see an opportunity to connect your region with Boston, let’s talk about what we could build together with local partners.

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