Maria Camila Bedoya Toro is a business and innovation leader with over nine years’ experience working across international development, research and entrepreneurship. As Head of Programmes and Consultancy at Sussex Innovation, she leads teams supporting startups, innovators and social enterprises to build sustainable and impactful businesses. With experience spanning Latin America, the US, China and the UK, Maria combines strategic insight with hands-on delivery across sectors including edtech, fintech and rural development. She is passionate about fostering inclusive innovation and helping organisations turn ideas into meaningful, real-world impact.