Ecuador

Dr. María

Granda

CEO

ZEDE del Litoral - Special economic zone in Ecuador who promotes business entrepreneurship and regional development

maria.granda@zedelitoral.ec

Biography

Project Manager at ESPOL and Business School Faculty at ESPAE-ESPOL.  In charge of the most innovative initiatives of the university. I promote awareness on the importance of science and technology in the local ecosystem and try to inclusion of different stakeholders view to build a stronger region with growth based on innovation and productivity. Teacher at the graduate and undergraduate level and Researcher (Fields: Family business, Health and Education Policy). Proud Fulbright Scholar and Texas Aggie.

Areas of Interest

Economic Development
Innovation
Science and Technology
Extension

Offer:

Connections in Ecuador, specifically in Guayaquil city, with other stakeholders of the innovation ecosystem, Special Economic Zone opportunities, Academic collaboration in areas of business economics. I would like to feature what ZEDE del Litoral has to offer. We are developing an exchange program of the tech park tenants.

Ask:

Learn about Colorado Ecosystem. I would also like to make connections for ESPOL's program at the University called 'Strengthening the Innovation Ecosystem of the Ecuadorian Coastal Regional'. It is a regional initiative to enhance competitiveness in the key value chains of the region: Banana, Cocoa, Shrimp, among others, through innovation. Also, if there are any opportunities with the business school (ESPAE is AACSB and AMBA accredited) such as students/faculty exchange, or other collaborations.