Curating platforms, partnerships and visibility to elevate early-stage innovation
UpLink connects early-stage ventures and its ecosystem members with global platforms and strategic industry dialogues led by the World Economic Forum and its partners. Through curated engagement opportunities, our members gain visibility with investors, policymakers and business leaders while contributing real-world innovation insights that help shape global priorities, emerging markets and sustainable industry transformation.
Watch this video to hear how the UpLink delegation unlocked new partnerships, visibility and opportunities at Davos 2026.
21 - 24 September 2026
New York, USA
The UpLink delegation will bring the perspectives of early-stage innovation into conversations with business leaders, policymakers and investors, connecting on-the-ground ecosystem intelligence with the partnerships, investment and policy needed to overcome systemic barriers, accelerate deployment and turn transition priorities into real-world impact.
23-25 June
Dalian, People’s Republic of China
More than 60 members of UpLink’s Innovation Ecosystem, including early-stage ventures, investors and partners, joined the “Summer Davos” to spotlight how innovation, emerging technologies and collaboration can drive economic growth, create jobs and accelerate sustainable development.
19-24 January 2026
Davos, Switzerland
10 UpLink Ventures participated in the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, engaging directly with global leaders, investors and decision-makers to forge partnerships, share real-world innovation insights and help shape conversations on economic growth, sustainability and emerging global priorities.
UpLink works with its ecosystem members and the Forum’s centres and initiatives to develop industry-relevant insights grounded in real-world innovation. Through reports, analysis and case studies, UpLink elevates early-stage entrepreneurs and partners as experts shaping conversations on resilience and growth. This thought leadership helps inform global dialogue, influence decision-making and accelerate scalable solutions.