Wayra

Wayra is Telefónica’s open innovation hub whose task is to invest in mature tech startups that bring innovation to the company.

With 7 hubs in Europe and presence in 9 Latin American countries, its aim is to accompany and support entrepreneurs in reaching a global scale and to connect innovators with Telefónica’s business units to generate joint opportunities. Through these Wayra Hubs, they invest in over 400 startups, of which more than 100 work with Telefónica.

On the other hand, they have also developed Wayra X, a completely digital hub designed for investing in the global unicorns of the future, those entrepreneurs who are able to solve the most complex problems and improve people’s lives by incorporating cutting-edge technology into their daily routines.

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Influx of talent and capital largely relies on continued support from the public sector. The disruptive impact of Technology can only be tamed by the ongoing conversation between Innovators and Society. Get inspired by purpose-driven changemakers and their impact on the global challenges of the century.

Ignition

Everything starts with the spark of an idea. In a dorm room, a garage, a slum, a university, a lab, or an incubator. Innovators can be found everywhere. Explore the creative outburst that leads to the birth of new products and services and the pitfalls and learnings for those who dare to build the future.

Growth

One of the hardest parts of the journey comes with the transition of teams and projects into fully-fledged organizations. Dive into the strategies and tactics that help underdogs morph into global leaders.

Transformation

The concept of Innovation was popularized by the work of R&D Centers from leading corporations back in the 19th century. Today experimentations between incumbents and disruptors are part of the board strategy. Learn from those who bring new ideas to the masses.

Sustainability

Influx of talent and capital largely relies on continued support from the public sector. The disruptive impact of Technology can only be tamed by the ongoing conversation between Innovators and Society. Get inspired by purpose-driven changemakers and their impact on the global challenges of the century.