Fostering Collaboration: The Llao Llao Forum in Bariloche Tackles Global Uncertainty and Showcases Start-ups Driven by Innovation and Science.

The Llao Llao Forum in Bariloche, set against a stunning backdrop, is focusing on global uncertainty for its 2019 edition. While the event dedicates significant resources to this topic, it also has a special panel dedicated to start-ups. Three selected cases in this panel have a strong connection with the Argentine scientific system from public universities and Conicet, despite perceptions of inefficiency and budget cuts in these areas by the Casa Rosada.

One of the start-ups featured is OncoPrecision, founded by Tarek Ali Zake in collaboration with scientists from the National University of Córdoba. Using artificial intelligence, OncoPrecision can assess the progress of cancer treatments with precision and effectiveness, creating personalized treatments for patients. Another start-up, Kilimo, has introduced a system similar to green bonds to conserve water by supporting producers and city dwellers in sustainable irrigation practices. Finally, Beeflow expands bee pollination management worldwide, enhancing agricultural productivity and addressing food demand with advanced pollination services.

These start-ups showcase the transformative power of innovation and technology in sectors such as health, environment, and agriculture. By collaborating with Argentine scientists, they embody a fascinating symbiosis between the public and private sectors. The three start-ups were supported by the GRIDX fund, which connects research scientists with business-oriented entrepreneurs. Miguel Galuccio, president of Vista oil company, and Graciela Ciccio from Insud, the holding company of the Sigman family, are key figures in the fund. Other contributors include the state of New York and founders of companies like Amazon. Through the right combination of science