Silicon Foundry Expands Global Reach with New Strategic Initiatives

Silicon Foundry, an innovation advisory firm owned by Kearney, announced notable growth and expansion efforts in 2024. The firm successfully launched new programs and partnerships, while enhancing its presence in critical technology ecosystems globally. This year marked its strongest annual growth, with plans to further amplify its trajectory in 2025.

The expansion included doubling its presence in the Middle East and increasing engagement in Japan and South Korea. Silicon Foundry plans to establish teams in France and Germany, aiming to support members in exploring European innovation hubs. CEO Neal Hansch emphasized their role as global connectors, bridging corporations with startup ecosystems.

Among key initiatives, "The Collective // Supply Chain" launched, providing a year-long platform for real-time insights and global networking. This success will be followed by "The Collective // Energy & Utility" in Europe. Additionally, increased executive treks were organized to facilitate in-person collaboration between corporate and startup leaders.

Strategic partnerships, such as with SwitchPitch, enhanced membership benefits by streamlining corporate innovation processes. Silicon Foundry also expanded its collaborations with Global Corporate Venturing & Innovation to strengthen ties within the corporate venture capital community.

Silicon Foundry remains focused on fostering innovation and valuable partnerships across sectors, including AI, robotics, and space technologies. With a foundation of success, the firm is set to continue shaping the innovation landscape in 2025.