On 2 February 2021, HATCH! signed a partnership MOU with EDGE196 in Texas, USA. The MOU formalizes the relationship, laying a foundation for cooperation opportunities.

We look forward to strengthening our vision of bringing the global startup ecosystem together. The details of the cooperation include collaboration on events, deal flow exchange, exploring co-investment opportunities, cross promotion of relevant activities, and introduction to ecosystem partners.

About EDGE196
EDGE196 was founded in 2018 by serial innovator, entrepreneur, and investor Dr. Jay Patel. EDGE196 aims to disrupt traditional early-stage innovation enterprise funding models by creating an ecosystem of security, stability, and enhanced benefits using distributed ledger technology. EDGE196 has built a global team of investors, technology consultants, and business leaders through a network of 200+ ecosystem partners around the world.

Meet Ventures is running an accelerator at the moment for WingArc1st, the largest Data Company in Japan.

It is a Data Empowerment Accelerator, spanning 3-months for revenue-generating Pre-A and Series A startups (in the Smart City and Logistics industry).

The program offerings:

1. 0% equity
2. C-suite Mentoring 
3. Technology Support
4. Go-to-Market Support (Japan)
5. Up to USD 300K potential investment*
6. Up to USD 30K in cash grants for product development*

Selected startups get exclusive access to WingArc's technology to enhance their product or build new products.

Munich Network is looking forward to innovative tech startups & scale-ups from Vietnam to apply for the "Startup of the Month“. 

This is a door opener to get into the German industry and likewise for German industry to open up and get access to innovations in Vietnam.
 
Interested companies would just need to prepare and send a 3 minute video pitch. Organizers will review applications and get back to companies by beginning of March.

Winners become "Startup of the Month" in the new Munich Network LinkedIn Group launching in March. 

Startups within Vietnam get a unique opportunity to get in touch with members such as corporate innovation managers of leading tech companies from all industries like Airbus, Audi, MTU and many more...

Every month they're giving one startup the chance to present their innovative solution in a short video pitch to our Munich Network members on LinkedIn and benefit from a sustainable reach and worthwhile direct contacts to interested innovation managers and investors within the group.

>> Applications should be sent to vera.mauermann@munichnetwork.com until February 15th 2021.
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8 speakers, 8 minutes, 8 captivating stories of building cross-border businesses

Twice a year, Chinaccelerator invites eight mentors—serial entrepreneurs, investors, industry leaders—to share for eight minutes about their experiences on starting up in Asia and beyond.

Also meet Chinaccelerator Batch 18, representing industries like  insurtech, regtech, AI, SaaS, streaming, and more.

We like Founder Institute! 

Check out these three opportunities. Then, act FAST before they pass!

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Online Startup Idea Fest - Interactive online conference will start with best practices for forming and validating business ideas, followed by a session where you can share your startup ideas for feedback.  Feb 19, 2021 08:00 AM - 10:00 AM ICT (UTC +7). 

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Founder Showcase - Silicon Valley’s leading international startup pitch event. Online presentations from worldwide pre-seed startups. Participants can learn from world-leading VCs and entrepreneurs and join networking sessions. Feb 11, 2021  08:30 AM - 11:00 AM ICT (UTC +7).

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Online Information Session - Build a business that matters with the Founder Institute's structured process, expert feedback, and global network. Join an "Online Information Session + Q&A" webinar. Events are run 5 times per week.

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About FI
Founder Institute is the world's largest pre-seed startup accelerator. The company was founded in 2009 by serial entrepreneur Adeo Ressi and his colleague, Jonathan Greechan. There are over 250 FI Chapters across the globe, including Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Danang. For information visit http://fi.co, or contact HATCH!

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Global Launch Singapore - helps early-stage companies enter, expand, and scale in SE Asia with a Singapore base.

This online course is for Angel Investors to learn how to be better at "Selecting Startups" (fee-based)

​Finally, the original 500 Startups 'flagship' accelerator is now accepting applications all-year-round. 

So there they are...now you have to go get them!