December 4, 2017 | 03:32 pm GMT+7 Opening: 05:30 pm, Tue 19 Dec 2017 UP Co-working Space, VPBank 89 Láng Hạ, Đống Đa A global entrepreneuership competition to solve economic challenges for Vietnam and the world. 18 competitors have made it into the semi-finals of VietChallenge, the first startup competition for Vietnamese innovators based all over the world. The semi-finalists will be participating in a one-to-one mentorship program and working with industry leaders from U.S. companies, organizations and universities. More than 200 applications from 17 countries across the world were received by the organizers for this year's competition. The regional rounds will take place in Hanoi on December 19 at [email protected] (89 Lang Ha) and in HCMC on December 22 at Up Co-working Space (268 Ly Thuong Kiet, Ward 14). Following the regional rounds, the top 6 teams will advance to the Vietnam National Round in Hanoi on … [Read more...] about Startup competition calls for Vietnamese talent from around the globe
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First worldwide startup competition sparks up entrepreneurship spirit
Recently, the scholarship platform partook in Venture Development Centre, an organisation providing assistance and guidelines for entrepreneurs and startups based in University of Massachusetts in Boston, the US.After the successful 2017 entrepreneurial competition, VietChallenge will partner up with the Association of Vietnamese Students and Professionals in the US, with the sole intention of jumpstarting the next annual startup contest.In early 2018, six finalists who were hand-picked from the heavily competitive semi-finals held in Vietnam and the US will enter the final round of the scholarship hunt, with support from the Vietnamese Students Association at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).Jean Pham, chief operating officer (COO) of VietChallenge, said the next Alibaba could be on the pending list for the next season of the competition.Addressing potential future candidates, Mai Phan Zymaris, founder of VietChallenge, noted, “There were nearly 180 contestants in … [Read more...] about First worldwide startup competition sparks up entrepreneurship spirit
Avnet accelerates growth of Asia-Pacific tech startup community
Frederick Fu, Avnet’s Asia Pacific president, had the privilege to be one of the judges to evaluate innovative pitches by 100 startups in a 60-second elevator ride up the International Commerce Centre, hosted by Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP). At the Angel x Angel Conference, Frederick was joined by a venture capitalist and financial investor to share insights and advice on the necessary support and the critical fundaments for early stage tech companies to overcome their challenges and grow into successful businesses. Frederick Fu said, “The startup community is not afraid to reinvent the wheel to bring in a new wave of innovation and trends. But they are often challenged by a lack of resources and financial support in getting their products to market. At Avnet, we have invested resources for makers to develop a connected ecosystem to help startups become the next unicorn. Avnet has a large customer base of startups, which we have guided and … [Read more...] about Avnet accelerates growth of Asia-Pacific tech startup community
Avnet accelerates growth of tech startup community in Asia Pacific
Frederick Fu, Avnet’s Asia Pacific president, had the privilege to be one of the judges to evaluate innovative pitches by 100 startups in a 60-second elevator ride up the International Commerce Centre, hosted by the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP).At the Angel x Angel Conference, Frederick was joined by a venture capitalist and financial investor to share insights and advice on the support needed, and the critical fundaments for early stage tech companies to overcome their challenges and grow these startups into successful businesses.The Internet of Things (IoT) is a hot topic in the technology industry and startups. Avnet presented its LPWAN capabilities at this event, including Sigfox, LoRa, and NB-IoT among others. Avnet’s ecosystem provides solutions that connect technology from components to devices, services and platforms.Frederick Fu said, “The startup community is not afraid to reinvent the wheel to bring in a new wave of innovation … [Read more...] about Avnet accelerates growth of tech startup community in Asia Pacific
Indonesian startup wages war on plastic with edible seaweed cups
Jakarta food and beverages retailer Ong Tek Tjan sells ice cream in cups his customers can eat afterwards, instead of throwing away - they are made from seaweed and taste like jelly, in flavours from peppermint to green tea. Indonesian startup Evoware, which makes the cups, as well as other containers, from farmed seaweed free of chemicals, is relying on its biodegradable alternative to plastic packaging to reduce contamination of the environment. "I too support this enviroment-friendly cause," said vendor Ong, who uses Evoware's Ello Jello container to serve ice cream, though he feels consumers may take time to adapt to the product that is pricier than current options. Indonesia, which has some of the world's filthiest rivers and once-pristine beaches littered with plastic waste, has joined a United Nations-led cleanup drive after being rated the second-biggest plastic marine polluter, behind China. Evoware co-founder David Christian said the idea of seaweed-based edible packaging was … [Read more...] about Indonesian startup wages war on plastic with edible seaweed cups