Go Singapore 2017
Singapore’s startup ecosystem is widely perceived as door-opener for manifold opportunities. Among others, the growth market is known as the leading Asian financial center with a one-of-a-kind service mentality and internationalization ratio. Additionally, the door to Asia is known to be the most liberal and open economy worldwide with a great infrastructure and a rapidly growing middle-class.
In this target market, GIN works closely together with its‘ partner Joyful Frog, one of the leading Asian accelerators.
Do you meet the following criteria?
- Are you an Austrian later-stage startup beyond proof-of-concept willing to make an impact in Asia?
- Do you want contacts to relevant stakeholders (investors, corporates), covering your demands and needs to start your business in Singapore?
- Are you looking for recommendations on how to develop further?
- Are you doing business in either one of the following verticals: Automotive, Safety & Security, FinTech, Robotics, Augmented Reality?
Then register for one of the 10 GOLDEN TICKETS TO SINGAPORE NOW!
GIN and AUSSENWIRTSCHAFT AUSTRIA jointly provide Austrian later-stage startups the amazing opportunity to get one of the rare tickets for their acceleration program and learn from mentors with extensive hands-on experience, get insights on the market and network with all relevant stakeholders of the local startup community.
The next acceleration program will take place in May 2017 finishing off with the TECH IN ASIA Singapore (May 17-18), the most popular Asian startup festival.
Application & Selection process
Apply now (starting 31/01/2017) for the four-week multidisciplinary acceleration program and connect with all relevant local stakeholders. Furthermore, you will get a tailormade mentoring program as well as workshops on startup facilitation models, venture capital funding, legal requirements and new venture marketing. Please note that your startup should ideally be later-stage, meaning beyond proof-of-concept.
If you are interested in the program, please send an e-mail to gin-sg@wko.at (Deadline 28/02/2017)
In case you need further information or just want to get to know the whole GIN program better, please also have a look at the following events:
- Virtual GIN Infoday on 11/01/2017 (replay available online)
- GIN Get-together 15/02/2017 (more details coming soon) in Vienna
Program
Are you curious to find out what the program will look like?
In the first part of the acceleration program, the focus lies on an introduction to the Asian market and incorporating the feedback from your personal mentor. Thereafter, the participants are divided into their respective sectors and work closely on their internationalization roadmap. In addition, there will be a break-out session to another vibrant Southeast-Asian ecosystem. In the final week, the startups get the chance for another round of pitches, finishing the intense period off with a participation on the TECH IN ASIA Singapore, the perfect opportunity to connect with relevant stakeholders.
The preliminary program will be available soon, stay tuned for more.
Costs
GIN refunds 80% of expenses for the acceleration program as well as accommodation and travel costs up to € 10.000,-
The participation fee per startup will be:
- € 500,- participation fee (supported by Go International)
Please contact Ivana Bacanovic for more details.
