
SVB Catalyst 2045: Innovators & Icons Program

Championing the innovation economy of tomorrow
The SVB Catalyst 2045 Innovators & Icons program is dedicated to celebrating individuals and organizations at the forefront of innovation, whose contributions are reshaping industries and fostering inclusivity.
The program honors companies and organizations led by trailblazers who are championing industry-defining innovation through a specific business, program or initiative.
Honors Categories
Celebrates individuals and organizations who use their platforms, products, and capital to amplify marginalized voices and create meaningful community impact. These advocates leverage their influence and resources to uplift others, ensuring their impact is felt across social, economic, and cultural spaces.
Celebrates leaders and organizations within the philanthropic or non-profit sector that are driving social change through innovative growth modules, unique programming, or cutting-edge funding structures. These changemakers challenge traditional approaches to create scalable, sustainable solutions that address pressing social issues.
Celebrates leaders and organizations that have executed highly strategic business deals and acquisitions or implemented innovative growth strategies in diversified sectors such as consumer goods, media, and entertainment. These dealmakers are known for scaling businesses and building coalitions of strategic investors and partners, demonstrating their ability to create transformative industry growth through strategic alliances.
Celebrates industry pioneers who have broken through ceilings and reached new summits, achieving professional milestones never before seen in their communities. These trailblazers not only achieve extraordinary success but also uplift and inspire their communities, setting a new precedent for what is possible.
Celebrates a tech startup and founder for their role in disrupting the industry with cutting-edge innovation. This honor highlights those who have pushed the boundaries of technology, making a lasting impact in the sector through visionary leadership.
Celebrates visionary leaders and organizations who have forged groundbreaking, out-of-the-box partnerships across multiple industries. These collaborations pool resources and expertise across disciplines to drive transformative change and bring visionary ideas to life.