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Hankyung.com's introduces: Foreigner's Innovative Ideas Turns into Startup Companies in Korea

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Tuesday, September 8, 2020

Also, supports other applicants to realize successful startups in the future to foster foreign technology-based start-ups.

Key Points: 
  • Also, supports other applicants to realize successful startups in the future to foster foreign technology-based start-ups.
  • Following announcement covered by Hankyung.com, "A Big Think" is a very attractive opportunity for foreigners since the winners can receive benefits from various start-up support programs run by Seoul Metropolitan Government as well as support for obtaining the tech-based startup VISA(D-8-4).
  • Because the Tech-based startup VISA prerequisite point will be given to the winner of "A Big Think", therefore the winners can start businesses without the 100 million won of the required investment.
  • The startup VISA prerequisite points(necessary to get the tech-based start VISA) are awarded to the winners of "A Big Think".

Creative Chaos and RallyCry Ventures announce a $2.5m forgivable loan program for pre-product startups to assist with the COVID cash crunch

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Tuesday, August 18, 2020

The MVP Financing Program will allow Creative Chaos to provide select startups with up to $150,000 in the form of a no-interest loan.

Key Points: 
  • The MVP Financing Program will allow Creative Chaos to provide select startups with up to $150,000 in the form of a no-interest loan.
  • The loan is forgiven if the startup is unable to raise any additional funds within 24 months.
  • In addition, RallyCry Ventures will invest $50,000 or more against a standard convertible note.
  • Creative Chaos has been delivering tech innovation to startups and enterprises for over 20 years.

Zcube: Digital Health, Open Accelerator Is Seeking Innovators to Shape the Future of Health

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Tuesday, June 9, 2020

The 2020 Call, focused on digital solutions, is running until the 20th of July.

Key Points: 
  • The 2020 Call, focused on digital solutions, is running until the 20th of July.
  • Candidates can apply on the website www.openaccelerator.it
    Open Accelerator is looking for innovative, high-tech projects and startups leveraging digital technologies to improve patients lives.
  • The best proposals will take part in the acceleration program with the possibility of receiving a seed investment of up to 100,000 per project.
  • By taking part in the Open Accelerator programme, the startups will have access to a vast international network of entrepreneurs, scientists, investors, Venture capitalists and Life Sciences professionals.

500 Startups’ Corporate Venture Capital Survey Unlocks Successful Corporate Investing

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Wednesday, October 16, 2019

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 16, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global venture capital (VC) firm 500 Startups , today released the largest Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) report of its kind, which surveyed more than 100 corporate venture capitalists across a wide variety of industries and geographical locations.

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 16, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global venture capital (VC) firm 500 Startups , today released the largest Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) report of its kind, which surveyed more than 100 corporate venture capitalists across a wide variety of industries and geographical locations.
  • The report indicates why 500 Startups believes some corporate venture capital units succeed and others fail, and identifies different models for success that corporate investors can follow, classified as personas.
  • 1Pitchbook Analyst Note, The Golden Mean of Corporate Venture Capital September, 2019
    500 STARTUPS PROGRAMS, INVESTOR EDUCATION SERVICES, STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP CONSULTING SERVICES AND EVENTS ARE OPERATED BY 500 STARTUPS INCUBATOR, L.L.C.
  • (TOGETHER WITH ITS AFFILIATES, 500 STARTUPS) AND THE FUNDS ADVISED BY 500 STARTUPS MANAGEMENT COMPANY, L.L.C.

Auvik Networks Inc. Ranks Number 25 on the 2019 Startup 50

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Thursday, September 12, 2019

25 on the 2019 Startup 50 ranking of Canada's Top New Growth Companies.

Key Points: 
  • 25 on the 2019 Startup 50 ranking of Canada's Top New Growth Companies.
  • Startup 50 winners are profiled in a special print issue of Canadian Business published with Maclean's magazine and online at CanadianBusiness.com.
  • "The 2019 Startup 50 winners suggest the future of Canadian entrepreneurship is extremely bright.
  • Ranking Canada's Top New Growth Companies by two-year revenue growth, the Startup 50 profiles the fastest-growing startups in the country.

Korea Innovation Center (KIC) Launched Korean Startups Landing Pad in the U.S.

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Thursday, September 5, 2019

The event served to familiarize Korean startup companies to the US market for expansion and potential investment opportunities.

Key Points: 
  • The event served to familiarize Korean startup companies to the US market for expansion and potential investment opportunities.
  • It featured 6 innovative startups ranged from mobile software development and augmented reality to financial technology.
  • The Korean Innovation Center's goal is to create a global startup ecosystem for South Korean innovation.
  • For more information, please visit the Korean Innovation Center Washington's website at https://www.kicdc.org/