🌟 Calling all innovators! 🌟

Open doors to the thriving Taiwan IC startup ecosystem! 🚀 We're hosting three online briefing sessions to introduce InnoVEX 2025 and the IC Taiwan Grand Challenge - two exciting programs happening in November.

What's in it for you? 🎉

• Access Asia's Market: 🌏 Learn about startup resources, including funding opportunities in Taiwan and across Asia.
• Expert Insights: 💡 Gain valuable knowledge from industry professionals.
• Taiwan Startup Programs: 📅 Explore upcoming events and opportunities.

This session is ideal for:

• Startups seeking partnerships, exposure, and funding.
• Talented individuals eager to network and collaborate.
• Anyone with innovative ideas. 💡

Don't miss out! ⏰ Register today and take your innovation to the next level in Taiwan! Limited spots available!

👉 Register now: https://seminars.tca.org.tw/D17y00197.aspx

Online Briefing Sessions:

• Asia, Middle East, Australia: 🗓️ Nov 7th (Thurs), 14:00-15:00 (UTC+8)
• Europe & Africa: 🗓️ Nov 8th (Fri), 17:00-18:00 (UTC+8)
• North & South America: 🗓️ Nov 13th (Wed), 09:00-10:00 (UTC+8)

We can't wait to see you there! 🌟

IC TAIWAN GRAND CHALLENGE: GLOBAL CALL FOR PROPOSALS!

The Taiwan Chip-based Industrial Innovation Program (Taiwan CbI) is a collaborative effort by Taiwanese government ministries that leverages Taiwan's renowned semiconductor expertise. This initiative integrates chips with critical innovations to drive progress. The National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) is leading the IC Taiwan Grand Challenge to strengthen Taiwan's IC startup ecosystem and attract global tech talent and investment!

Exciting Opportunities Await!

By participating in the IC Taiwan Grand Challenge, winners will receive:

$30,000 Cash Prize: This prize aims to help winners kick off their collaboration with Taiwan's local industries!

Additional Rewards: These may include:

• Review and Mentoring from industry experts 
• Access to the IC Startup Accelerating Platform in Taiwan 
• Business Development Resources in Taiwan 

Why Participate?

We encourage everyone with innovative ideas and applications to apply and showcase their full technological potential! This is a unique chance to make your mark in the semiconductor industry!

Full details and application information can be found here: IC Taiwan Challenge

Registration started on September 4, so sign up as soon as possible! Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to elevate your startup and collaborate with Taiwan's thriving tech ecosystem! 

🌟 Exciting Announcement from +MALVI! 🌟

+MALVI is thrilled to launch its Open Call for early-stage startups seeking strategic guidance, creative services, and potential seed investments! 🎉 This initiative by the award-winning multidisciplinary studio aims to empower pre-seed and seed-stage startups with the tools and expertise they need to grow and make a lasting impact. 🚀

Empowering Innovation for the Future 🌍

Startups focused on meaningful impact, especially those facing challenges in traditional venture capital, are invited to apply. +MALVI will select up to two promising startups to collaborate with, offering a comprehensive partnership that includes:

• Strategic Guidance 🤝
• Mentorship 🎓
• Product Development 🛠️
• Marketing Expertise 📈
• Design Services 🎨

This partnership also comes with the possibility of micro-investments to help startups overcome early funding barriers! 💰

A Holistic Approach to Startup Growth 💡

+MALVI provides a full suite of expertise tailored to support startups from concept to execution, including:

• Strategy & Brand Development: Define your vision, create a unique brand identity, and develop a sustainable strategy for growth. ✨
• Product Development: Validate your concept and ensure your product excels in functionality and design. 🏆
• Go-to-Market Strategy: Tailored strategies for user acquisition and consistent growth. 📊
• Design Services: Comprehensive solutions from web design to UI/UX development. 🌐
• Micro-Investments: Potential angel/seed investments to bridge early funding gaps. 🌱

Why Apply? 🤔

Selected startups will gain access to a dedicated team that serves as an extension of their own, providing:

• Creative Leadership: Strategic and creative guidance throughout your startup journey. 🎨
• Comprehensive Expertise: End-to-end support and mentorship. 🔄
• Customized Solutions: Tailored to your unique challenges and goals. 🛠️
• Funding Support: Micro-investments to help bridge the early funding gap. 💵
• Long-Term Partnerships: Flexible models, including potential co-founder roles or board positions. 

Who Should Apply? 📋

+MALVI is particularly interested in:

• Tech-Driven Startups: Innovators leveraging emerging technologies to solve real-world problems. 💻
• Product-Based Startups: Entrepreneurs creating impactful, tangible products. 🛍️
• Mission-Oriented Startups: Companies dedicated to social impact, sustainability, or community-driven goals. 🌱

Timeline 🗓️

• Open Call Launch: October 15, 2024
• Application Deadline: November 30, 2024
• Shortlisting & Interviews: December 15, 2024
• Final Selections Announced: December 31, 2024
• Partnership Kickoff: January 15, 2025

How to Apply 💌

Interested startups can apply by completing the application form on the +MALVI website. Applicants should include details about their team, startup, product, market, and any traction or funding history. The deadline for submissions is November 30, 2024.

For more information and to apply, visit plus.mal-vi.com.

About MALVI

MALVI (mal-vi.com), headquartered in Greece, is an award-winning design, strategy, and communication agency passionate about solving design-related problems and creating impactful ideas. 🌍 Their expertise spans various fields, and the +MALVI Open Call is a testament to their dedication to fostering startup success! 🌟

Batch 3 is now open! Don’t miss this perfect opportunity to grow your startup alongside international players from Plug and Play Tech Center!

About Startup Lithuania Accelerator powered by Plug and Play:

This is an accelerator program designed for early-stage tech startups with a vision to scale globally. The program offers a range of benefits to participating startups. These include mentorship from industry experts, pitch polishing workshops, office hours with the Plug and Play team, and an Expo Day, where startups can present their innovative products or services to diverse potential investors and corporations from international markets. Startups graduating from the accelerator will be investment-ready, equipped to engage with major corporations and expand their businesses internationally.

Apply to the program here

🌐 Cybersecurity Bootcamp 2024 is a multisession, hybrid programme for startups exploring the UK market. The core content is delivered online from 26-28 November, after which chosen startups will join us in London 🇬🇧 from 9-12 December for in-person business development meetings, networking 🤝, and presenting to selected VC and corporate partners.

💡 UK Cybersecurity Bootcamp 2024 content is provided free of charge! The in-person programme runs alongside Black Hat Europe 2024 in London, giving you additional access to its opportunities 🌟.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible, a company must:

• Be based in Europe or Israel 🌍
• Offer a product-based cybersecurity solution for B2B/Enterprise 💼
• Have existing commercial traction 📈
• Demonstrate a plan to scale/fundraise in the UK 💰
• Have a passionate management team committed to participating in both the virtual and in-market programme.

Benefits

• Understand the UK cybersecurity landscape 🔍
• Receive expert feedback on your product or business model 🛠️
• Gain exposure to UK corporates, customers, and investors 💼
• Engage in peer-to-peer learning, and connect with mentors and founders 🤝✨

Register 👉🏼 here by 31-10-2024

Back to the basics.

Tesonet is launching an AI hackathon designed to bring out the best in you, with the ambition to find promising ideas and spotlight talents.

We want to bring nothing but ideas and computers into some small place. Close off over the weekend and hack into the night. AI-only. ️

Register 👉🏼

Join us for our free legal clinic on 24 September to discuss any legal questions you might have! Each startup is eligible to book a one-hour time slot for online meeting. Our team of startup experts, as well as other legal professional, will provide a personalised legal guidance tailored to the nature of your question.

Attending the clinic is free of charge. The clinic will take place via MS Teams. Please use the provided location link that you will receive in the confirmation letter.

In case of any questions, please contact Justina Budžiūtė [email protected]

Secure your spot here

ESG in Action is a recognition awarded by Deloitte Baltics for the best sustainability reports in Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia. 🌍 It aims at identifying and rewarding excellence in sustainability reporting in the Baltics and promoting transparency, comparability, completeness, and clarity within non-financial information disclosures. 📊

Companies and organizations are invited to submit their sustainability reports by the 15th of September 🗓️, and the following nominations are available for participation:

The Best Sustainability Report in the Baltics 🏆

• Small companies (including micro companies) have an annual turnover of up to 10 million EUR, average balance sheets of up to 5 million EUR, and fewer than 50 employees. 👥
• Medium companies have an average net turnover of more than 10 million and up to 50 million EUR, average balance sheets up to 25 million EUR, and fewer than 250 employees. 📈
• Large companies exceed 2 out of 3 criteria - average net turnover of at least 50 million EUR, average balance sheets of at least 25 million EUR, and at least 250 employees. 💼

Rising Star (for companies reporting for the 1st time) 🌟

• The categories may be merged if a few reports are submitted for one of the categories.
  Why it is worth participating in the contest? 🤔
• Increase the company’s recognition and brand awareness in the sustainability field. 🌱
• Have a unique chance to receive unbiased feedback about the submitted report. 📝
• Receive individualized suggestions and recommendations that will positively impact your future ESG reporting. 💡

Reports submitted for the contest and the jury feedback on the reports will not be additionally published or made available to the public at large. 🔒

Register here by 15th of September, 2024