Wayra Parent: Telefónica

Wayra is the entrepreneurship initiative part of Telefónica's Open Innovation programme, serving as an accelerator and investor for startups. There are seven Wayra Hubs, spaces in nine countries in Latin America and Europe through which the firm invests in and supports startups. Also, there is Wayra X, a digital hub to invest in 100% digital startups; Wayra Builder - a corporate venture builder to create, together with other investors, innovative startups born from Telefónica's internal technology projects; and Wayra Next Trend - a window to digital innovation on innovative trends and applications. In addition, through the Wayra Activation Programme, Wayra offers entrepreneurs exclusive and free access to new technologies through Telefónica's own platforms.