Sarah McCullough is the National Director of the XPRIZE Canada Hub, leading efforts to advance challenge-based innovation and accelerate the deployment of breakthrough solutions across Canada.

With more than 15 years of experience spanning startups, government, venture development, and innovation ecosystems, Sarah has built a career at the intersection of commercialization, emerging technology, and ecosystem growth. Throughout her career, she has guided more than 80 companies through commercialization pathways, managed a $53 million federal innovation portfolio, and supported frontier technologies in artificial intelligence, deep tech, and venture-backed innovation through roles with A-kin AI, Fathom Computing, Open Lattice, and Amiron Ventures.

Recognized for her ability to connect innovators with the partners, capital, and opportunities needed to scale, Sarah brings deep expertise in venture development, go-to-market strategy, ecosystem building, and cross-sector collaboration. She is passionate about transforming ambitious ideas into practical solutions that create economic value while addressing complex global challenges — a mission she continues to advance through her work at the XPRIZE Canada Hub.