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SUMMARY:The Liveability Challenge 2020
DESCRIPTION:By 2050\, 2.5 billion more people will live in cities\, demanding more food\, products and conveniences than ever before. \nBut the ongoing climate crisis will lead to food security challenges. Changing weather patterns and a decline in arable land for farming will threaten the nutritional status of millions of people\, while agricultural production continues to contribute 11 per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions. Is the answer found in non-traditional farms and labs in cities? \n‍Meanwhile 91 per cent of all plastics ever produced—mostly used for packaging—have not been recycled. This is only the tip of the iceberg for packaging waste\, a symptom of the modern economy’s obsession with a take-make-waste society that has created a waste problem of epic proportions in societies around the world. Can the world find new ways to package and consume goods? \nKeeping global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius will not happen without a strategy to actively remove carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere. Although carbon capture\, storage and utilisation technologies are nascent\, costly and space intensive\, it represents a huge trillion-dollar business opportunity. \nDo you have a solution? From 14 January to 17 April\, The Liveability Challenge is welcoming proposals to make cities in the tropics sustainable and future-ready. The winner will secure up to S$1 million in funding for project development. \nApply here: \nhttps://www.theliveabilitychallenge.org
URL:https://workbenchprojects.com/event/3264/
CATEGORIES:Awards/Contest,Startup Pitch
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SUMMARY:COVID-19 Extraordinary Call for Proposals launched: 600\,000 EUR for projects in fields of healthcare\, education & MSMEs
DESCRIPTION:In order to provide a targeted response to the global outbreak caused by COVID-19\, the CEI is glad to launch the COVID-19 Extraordinary Call for Proposals 2020. The call purposely aims at addressing quickly the specific needs of communities in CEI Member States. \nA total budget of EUR 600.000 – supported by all CEI Member States through the CEI Cooperation Fund and by Italy through the Know-how Exchange Programme under the CEI Fund at the EBRD – will be allocated for granting proposals in three areas of intervention: \n\nHealthcare and telemedicine (MED)\nEducation and e-learning/distance learning (EDU)\nSupport to Micro\, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs)\n\nEligibility:\nAll public and private entities\, NGOs based and registered in a CEI Member State as well as international/regional organisations can apply for a CEI grant up to 100% of the value of their project\, and up to a maximum amount of 40.000\,00 EUR. We will pay particular attention to non-EU CEI countries. \nDue to the extraordinary nature of this call\, we will only accept applications received by 9 April 2020. \nMore details here: \nhttps://www.cei.int/news/8809/covid-19-extraordinary-call-for-proposals-launched-600000-eur-for-projects-in-field-of-healthcare
URL:https://workbenchprojects.com/event/covid-19-extraordinary-call-for-proposals-launched-600000-eur-for-projects-in-fields-of-healthcare-education-msmes/
CATEGORIES:Awards/Contest,Startup Pitch
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SUMMARY:The Tech Clusters: Innovation Challenge Fund 2020
DESCRIPTION:The Tech Clusters: Innovation Challenge Fund 2020\nThe UK Government is delighted to announce that a new £2 million fund is now open for applications for innovative projects in Artificial Intelligence / Data Science  that address social or environmental challenges in India. We expect to make 4-10 awards of between £200\,000 – £500\,000 over up to 24 months to fund research and development projects by consortia including researchers and industry from India and international partners\, including the UK. Proposals will be considered by an expert panel against the assessment criteria outlined here. \nThe Tech Clusters: Innovation Challenge Fund 2020 will fund innovative research and development projects in Artificial Intelligence / Data Science that propose tech led or tech enabled solutions to social and/or environmental challenges in India. The central aim of the Innovation Challenge Fund is to support the development of the Karnataka Artificial Intelligence / Data Science Tech Cluster by promoting closer scientific collaboration between industry and academia\, and by promoting links with international counterparts and centres of excellence\, including in the UK. As such\, proposals for research and development projects are invited from consortia made up of researchers and industry from India\, and international counterparts\, including the UK. Projects must be led by an Indian not-for-profit organisation. Projects can either develop original ideas or adapt successful technologies\, techniques or processes from other fields. \nThe Challenge Fund is looking for proposals in the following Challenge Areas in India: \n\nHealthcare (eg projects addressing infectious diseases\, maternal mortality or health data collection\nEnvironmental protection (eg projects addressing the detection of pollutant sources)Connectivity (eg first mile/last mile\, multi modal hubs\, micro mobility/village to village mobility)\nWater management (eg projects addressing water sourcing and distribution in cities)\nEnergy (eg projects addressing clean energy/renewables and carbon footprint reduction)\nFuture mobility (ie how we move people\, goods and services around our towns\, cities and countryside. We are looking for technology solutions that increase our ability to achieve these goals\, supporting economic growth and doing so in a manner that reduces the detrimental health effects caused by pollution.)\nAgriculture (especially projects addressing predictive analytics of cultivation patterns)\nEducation (eg virtual learning environments\, intelligent tutoring systems)\nIncreasing Access to Information\nFinancial inclusion (eg improving user experience for vulnerable groups)\nOther ie we will consider proposals which do not fit into the above categories provided the focus is on Artificial Intelligence / Data Science\n\nProposals should focus on at least one Challenge Area\, but we recognise that there may be some natural overlap. Separate applications can be made if consortia wish to submit proposals for more than one Challenge Area. If your consortia are working on a project which doesn’t quite fit into one of the above Challenge Areas but still centres around AI and Data Science\, please submit a concept note and we will consider it. We will prioritise proposals that can demonstrate the potential to particularly benefit the poorest third of society\, women or other marginalised groups in India. We aim to award funding to a diverse range of projects across the Challenge Areas\, so we may prioritise proposals addressing certain Challenge Areas depending on the range of proposals we receive. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEligibility\nGrants will be awarded to a lead organisation which must be an Indian not-for-profit organisation and should have the necessary FCRA clearances. We expect this will be a university or research organisation based in Karnataka. Applicants must demonstrate collaboration with other organisations. Applicants will need to explain how their proposal will facilitate the development of partnerships between researchers\, industry (including but not limited to start-ups\, scale-ups and small & medium enterprises)\, and potentially NGOs\, policymakers and practitioners in India and counterparts abroad. Consortia must be composed as follows: \n\n\n\n\nEssential\n\n\nDesirable\n\n\nOptional\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\nIndian university research department or research institute or academic\nIndian business (including but not limited to start-ups\, scale-ups and small & medium enterprises)\nAt least one of these organisations must have a base in Karnataka\n\n\n  \n\nInternational business\nInternational university or research organisation\n\n\n  \n\nIndian or International non-commercial organisation\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nThe lead organisation will be responsible for the overall management of the grant including control\, disbursement and assurance of funds. \nAll applicants will need to show that their proposed idea has a credible and practical route to market. Applicants must ensure they have considered and addressed requirements on Official Development Assisstance (ODA) and gender inequality. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDecision Making Process\nThere is a two stage application process. At the first stage\, applicants must submit a two page concept note summarising their proposal and how it meets the criteria. With the permission of applicants\, these will be published on this website\, along with the contact details of the lead applicant. This will allow organisations or individuals who would like to be part of a consortia but have not found suitable partners to identify potential partners for them. We hope to give brief feedback to all applicants who submit a concept note but if we receive an unexpectedly high number of applications\, we may only be able to provide feedback to those who we would encourage to submit a final bid. \nWe will then invite final bids. After the deadline\, an initial office sift will be undertaken for ODA and gender equality compliance and fit to remit and scope of the call. Eligible proposals will be considered by a specially convened expert panel at a meeting in June 2020 who will assess the proposals against the above detailed assessment criteria. The panel will make recommendations for funding to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO). FCO may wish to apply additional conditions on grants\, and there may be subsequent negotiations on the details of the support offered. As part of the due diligence process\, organisations will be required to work with the FCO programme team to provide the necessary information. Please be aware that organisations may be contacted by the FCO at any point during the review process for further information. This is in order to expedite our assurance process. Funding decisions are expected to be announced in August 2020 and awards are expected to commence shortly after.
URL:https://workbenchprojects.com/event/the-tech-clusters-innovation-challenge-fund-2020/
LOCATION:Undefined\, Please find on the link\, Not defined\, India
CATEGORIES:Acceleration Program,Awards/Contest,Startup Pitch
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SUMMARY:WeFunder COVID-19 Startup Challenge - Up to $1M for each startup tackling the coronavirus crisis
DESCRIPTION:Request for proposals\nWe don’t believe the virus can be contained; our lives will be massively impacted for at least a year. If that is true\, we’ll need to unleash our creativity to solve problems such as: \n\nSocial interaction\, especially for elderly\nHomeschooling for kids\nRemote education tools\nRemote collaboration\nRemote health and home workouts\nSafer childcare solutions\nNew approaches to vaccines & treatments\nMedical devices\nDistribution of supplies to those in need\nFaster ways to produce medical supplies\nBetter ways to fund small businesses\nBetter ways to support workers in lockdown\nImproved monitoring of illnesses & quarantines\nSpreading patient load across hospitals\nImproving hygiene and sanitation\nProtective clothing\nTelemedicine\nAny other idea we didn’t think of that could save lives…\n\nSome of these startups may help our immediate crisis. Others may help us be better prepared for the next one. \nIn times of great need\, the next generation of great startups is born. \nThe Challenge\nThe challenge is simple: take your ideas to tackle the coronavirus and turn them into reality\, as fast as possible. You’ll be in an online community with other motivated founders working around the clock. \nGet a $50\,000 investment now\nEach startup we accept will receive $50\,000 in immediate funding\, with an uncapped MFN SAFE. We charge no fees & 0% equity. It’ll run April through June. We hope you will attend Y Combinator’s Summer 2020 cohort next. \nRace alongside other founders\nAs Y Combinator alumni ourselves\, we’ve been indoctrinated with the YC ethos: talk to users\, build your product\, and ruthlessly iterate as fast as possible. Our program will encourage velocity. There is no time to waste. \n\nPersonal Mentor. Each startup will be paired with a mentor who will hold them accountable each week\, help solve bottlenecks rapidly\, and ruthlessly focus on ‘the most important thing’.\nOnline Wine & Cheese Fireside Chats. Every Tuesday\, we’ll interview a super-experienced founder on Zoom while we drink wine\, and then open it up to questions. (One of us will have a fireplace on Zoom!).\nExpert Office Hours. We know someone who can help tackle any problem.\nCommunity Slack. A private Slack channel for founders\, mentors\, and alumni.\nVideo Game Night. Isolation gets hard. Once a week\, we’ll play an online game together – consider it “founder therapy”.\nPost-Vaccine Celebration. Whenever this is over\, we’ll invite you to an in-person celebration somewhere around the world – and pay for food & lodging.\n\nRaise up to $1M with an online demo day\nOur mentors will help you work on your investor pitch. \nWhenever your startup is ready (even as soon as now)\, we will help you raise up to $1M from Wefunder’s 400\,000+ investors. (All investors are aggregated into one entity on your cap table.) \nApply Here: \nhttps://wefunder.com/fight-the-virus
URL:https://workbenchprojects.com/event/wefunder-covid-19-startup-challenge-up-to-1m-for-each-startup-tackling-the-coronavirus-crisis/
CATEGORIES:Awards/Contest,Startup Pitch
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SUMMARY:TPRIZE CHALLENGE
DESCRIPTION:Challenge Overview\n\nSkills are the global currency of the 21st century. The ability to acquire new skills throughout life\, especially technical\, social\, and critical thinking skills\, is crucial for full and equitable workforce participation. Throughout the Latin American and the Caribbean region\, countries are already making strides to improve lifelong learning opportunities\, investing in work-based learning\, certification programs\, and informal education. Chile and Brazil are designing labor information systems to detect and anticipate skill shortages; upskilling and reskilling programs are being launched across Mexico; the Bahamas is piloting apprenticeship programs; and Honduras is exploring alternative certification schools to create better education and employment opportunities. \nThe skills gap in Latin America and the Caribbean continues to be the widest in the world. Lack of accessible\, affordable\, high quality\, and effective learning opportunities means that two out of every five youth are not in education\, employment\, or training—with girls from vulnerable households disproportionately represented. Learning achievement levels remain low by international standards\, with rural youth less likely to attend school and more likely to drop out than their urban counterparts. At the same time\, around 50 percent of formal Latin American firms cannot find local candidates with the skills they need and thus rely on applicants outside the region. \nThe demands on teachers and educators of all types are also more complex than ever. Although they are essential to providing learners with the lifelong skills and knowledge they need to reach their full potential\, these instructors are too often undervalued\, inadequately trained\, and poorly supported. \nBuilding on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 4\, the TPrize Challenge seeks to find and support tech-based solutions to close the skills gap and promote lifelong learning opportunities across Latin America and the Caribbean. To do so\, TPrize is looking for innovators with promising solutions from around the world who are either already working in\, or planning to expand to Latin America and the Caribbean\, that: \n\nDeploy new and alternative learning models that broaden pathways for employment and teach entrepreneurial\, technical\, language\, and soft skills;\nProvide equitable access to learning and training programs regardless of location\, income\, or connectivity throughout Latin America and the Caribbean;\nSupport and build the capacity of formal and informal educators to better prepare Latin American and Caribbean learners of all ages for the jobs of today and tomorrow; and\nUtilize data to better understand employer needs and better inform policy\, resource allocation\, and skills of the future.\n\n\nFor more information\, see the “How the TPrize Challenge Works” page. \n\n\nPrize Funding for the TPrize Challenge\nUp to US$100\,000 in prize funding is available for the TPrize Challenge.
URL:https://workbenchprojects.com/event/tprize-challenge/
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SUMMARY:PROMOTING ACADEMIC RESEARCH CONVERSION TO ENTERPRISE (PACE)
DESCRIPTION:Promoting Academic Research Conversion to Enterprise (PACE) \n\n\n\nBiotechnological research and development in India is largely carried out by academic institutions (universities/research organizations) and to some extent by industry (mostly large companies). By virtue of their strong infrastructure & technical capability academic/ research establishments are mandated to research on variety of problems of national importance and societal relevance. Also\, unlike industry\, research by academia is not governed by commercial gains alone thus allowing them to work on problems involving even high degree of risk.\n\n\n\nTo encourage/support academia to develop technology/product (up to PoC stage) of societal/ national importance and its subsequent validation by an industrial partner\, BIRAC has launched PACE (Promoting Academic Research Conversion to Enterprise). \n\n\n\nClick here to download Online Proforma \n  \nThe scheme has two components as below: \n1. Academic Innovation Research (AIR):  \nThe objective of Academic Innovation Research (AIR) scheme is to promote development of Proof-of-concept (PoC) for a process/product by academia with or without the involvement of industry \n  \n2.Contract Research Scheme (CRS):\n\n\n\nContract Research Scheme (CRS) aims at validation of a process or prototype (developed by the academia) by the industrial partner. \n\n\n\nACADEMIC INNOVATION RESEARCH (AIR): \n1. Types of projects to be supported :Projects with well-established proof-of-principle leading to development of prototype of a product /technology of national relevance or commercial potential \n(Basic/exploratory research\, projects without well-established Proof of principle or   with no or low commercial potential will not be supported) \n2. Duration of project : up to 18 months (BIRAC’s Technical Expert Committee at its discretion may recommend for increased duration of the project depending upon the nature of the research study)    \n 3. Funding Support (Grant): Total cost of the project must not exceed Rs. 50 lakhs (Non-recurring cost must not exceed 10% of the total cost)  \n 4.   IPR: IP rights may be with academia alone\, or jointly shared between academia and industry (if academia establishes PoC with industry) as per the understanding between the two partners. \n5. Eligibility:\n\n\n\n(a). Under the scheme\, academia (Public or Private Institute\, University\, NGO\, or Research Foundation) having a well-established support system for research shall be the primary applicant. \n  \nIt can apply either: \n(1). Individually\, or \n(2).Jointly with academic* and/or industrial** partner \n*For Public or Private Institute\, University\, NGO\, or Research Foundation\, proper registration/accreditation from a government body is mandatory \n**Participating company (if any) should be registered under the Indian Companies Act\, 2013 with at least 51% Indian shareholding i.e.\, shares of the Company should be held by Indian Citizens holding Indian passport (Indian citizens do not include Person of Indian Origin (PIO) and Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) holders). \n(b). The applicant Company should have adequate in-house facility to address the project implementation  or incubated with any of the recognized incubation facility. \n  \nCONTRACT RESEARCH SCHEME (CRS): \n1. Types of projects to be supported: \nAcademia must have an established Proof-of-Concept (PoC) as evident by scientific data ready for validation by the industry in contract research mode \n2. Duration of the project: No time limit \n 3. Funding Support (Grant):   Funding in the form of grant is provided to both academic as well as industrial partners. While funding is provided to the academia for In-House research which forms a part of validation of the Proof of Concept\, funds are provided to the industrial partner for validation. There is no ceiling to the funding. \n4. IPR :  Although the IP rights reside with the academia\, the industry partner has first right of refusal for commercial exploitation of the New IP \n 5. Eligibility: \n(a). Academia* has to be the Primary Applicant with one or more partners of which at \nleast one is a company** \n  \n*For Public or Private Institute\, University\, NGO\, or Research Foundation\, proper registration/accreditation from a government body is mandatory \n  \n**Participating company should be registered under the Indian Companies Act\, 2013 with at least 51% Indian shareholding i.e.\, shares of the Company should be held by Indian Citizens holding Indian passport (Indian citizens do not include Person of Indian Origin (PIO) and Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) holders). \n\n\n\n(b). The applicant Company should have adequate in-house facility to address the project implementation (which shall be evaluated during the site visit) or incubated with any of the recognized incubation facility.\n\n\n\nHOW TO APPLY? \nProposals under AIR or CRS are required to be submitted online only. For submission of proposals\, Institutions need to register with BIRAC through “Institution User Registration”. Additional information on user registration and proposal submission are available online at BIRAC website at https://birac.nic.in. \nCall for proposals \nThere are three call for proposals in a year. \n\n15th February – 31st March\n15th June – 31st July\n15th October – 30th November
URL:https://workbenchprojects.com/event/promoting-academic-research-conversion-to-enterprise-pace/
CATEGORIES:Acceleration Program
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SUMMARY:Altair Start-Up Challenge 2020
DESCRIPTION:Altair is a leading provider of enterprise-class engineering software enabling innovation\, reduced development times\, and lower costs through the entire product life cycle from concept design to in-service operation. Our simulation-driven approach to innovation is powered by our integrated suite of software which optimizes design performance across multiple disciplines encompassing structures\, motion\, fluids\, thermal management\, electromagnetics\, system modelling and embedded systems\, while also providing data analytics and true-to-life visualization and rendering \nToday’s products are complex involving multiple domains and physics. A good design can command premiums in the market place. However\, the time and costs involved must be managed well to make a meaningful impact. Most startups\, we reckon\, could use simulation technology to aid their product design thereby reduce time to market. \nAltair is happy to partner with Startup India and Invest India to invite ideas from the Startup community in 3 areas / themes namely:\n– Simulation technology for product design & development\n– Model Based Embedded Development ; and\n– Digital Transformation Leveraging IoT\, AI & ML \nAltair’s goal for the challenge include: \n(a) help to reduce the number of functional prototypes AND reduce the time taken from start to tooling readiness\n(b) help to create algorithms related to embedded systems\n(c) help effective use of Altair AI\, ML & IoT platforms for product innovation\, predictive maintenance\, real time asset monitoring and digital twins \nDetailed Eligibility Criteria\n\n1. Startups\, as defined and recognized by Department of Industrial Policy Promotion (DIPP)\, Ministry of Commerce and Industry\, Government of India as well as those who are registered on the startup India platform.\n2. Any Indian company incorporated under the Companies Act 1956/2013\, primarily a Micro\, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) as defined in the MSME Act\, 2006. \nIt is mandatory that these challenges are taken up using Altair Technologies. You can learn more about Altair platforms & products at https://www.altair.com/product-showcase \nFiscal Incentives \nTop 5 winners will stand a chance to win a total cash prize worth of INR 7\,75\,000.\n1st Prize     :  ₹ 2\,50\,000\n2nd Prize   :  ₹ 2\,00\,000\n3rd Prize    :  ₹ 1\,50\,000\n4th Prize    :  ₹ 1\,00\,000\n5th Prize    :   ₹ 75\,000 \nNon-Fiscal Incentives\n\n1. Access to Altair technology for chosen entries. Altair technology refers to the various simulation technology that Altair offers to its customers worldwide. Please visit https://www.altair.com/product-showcase to learn more. Refer to FAQ section below as well.\n2. Access to mentors during design to testing phase for chosen entries. Duration of mentorship will be from first week of Apr to 30 June 2020. Mentorship hours will be 10 hours per month for each of the 50 entries selected.\n3. Access to Altair Forums to help improve visibility for winners. This is akin to market connect. Over the past 18 years\, the Altair Technology Conference – ATC has grown to become a premier forum for networking\, learning and sharing experiences in design\, engineering\, and high-performance computing. Altair also conducts CXO events and other focused events. We have invited a few startups over the years to share their views and promote their products. \n\n\n  \nProcedure Post Submission\n\n\n\nProcedure Post Submission \n– Applications closing date: 7th March 2020\n– Announcing top 150 applicants: 16th Mar 2020\n– Announcing top 50 applicants: 30th Mar 2020\n– Access to technology: from 01st Apr 2020\n– Top 5 Winners: 06th Jul 2020
URL:https://workbenchprojects.com/event/altair-start-up-challenge-2020/
CATEGORIES:Awards/Contest,Fundraise
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SUMMARY:AISEA welcomes impact entrepreneurs from Health-Tech\, Ed-Tech and Agri-Tech sectors! Accelerate your impact - APPLY NOW !
DESCRIPTION:Dear Friends\, \nAction For India (AFI) and i-TIC Foundation IIT Hyderabad are pleased to announce the launch of AISEA (AFI – iTIC Foundation Social Entrepreneurship Accelerator) at IIT Hyderabad. The accelerator is Sponsored by the Dept. of Science and Technology\, Govt of India\, and will help early-stage\, tech enabled social enterprises in the sectors of Healthcare\, Education and Agriculture. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn the first year\, we aim to accelerate 30 high impact social enterprises through 2 cohorts (the first cohort will begin in March and the second in August\, 2020). \nKey Highlights of the Program- \n\nAffiliated Impact Investment Fund – Graduates from the Accelerator will be considered for investments through the AFI affiliated Impact Investment Fund (3i Partners)\n\n\nAccess to AFI’s Ecosystem and Silicon Valley Networks –  AISEA’s cohort will have access to the ecosystem of mentors\, investors\, philanthropists\, technology executives of AFI in India and Silicon Valley. AFI has been conducting Silicon Valley Treks over the last 5 years.\n\n\ni-TIC Foundation’s World Class Technology Mentor Pool and Infrastructure – i-TIC Foundation has a rich pool of Technology mentors and is equipped with world class facilities and infrastructure to support  AISEA entrepreneurs\n\n\nGovernment Connects – AFI works closely with government representatives – be it Members of Parliament or senior IAS officers. This positions AISEA to facilitate the interaction between the cohort and the relevant authorities – for government contracts\, to help overcome regulatory obstacles or to influence public policy.\n\n  \nAPPLY HERE:\nhttps://forms.gle/yva7EN9j3MBQDMKH6
URL:https://workbenchprojects.com/event/aisea-welcomes-impact-entrepreneurs-from-health-tech-ed-tech-and-agri-tech-sectors-accelerate-your-impact-apply-now/
LOCATION:Undefined\, Please find on the link\, Not defined\, India
CATEGORIES:Acceleration Program,Startup Pitch
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SUMMARY:ISHOW 2020 applications close February 20!
DESCRIPTION:ISHOW 2020 applications close February 20! \nThe ISHOW 2019 application deadline is fast approaching! Don’t miss an opportunity to win a share of $500K* in prizes and a design and engineering review led by industry experts. \nISHOW is open to individuals and organizations taking physical products to market that will have a positive social and environmental impact. Whether you are selling your product directly to customers or employing a service model to drive accessibility\, we want to hear about your idea. \nApplicants should have an existing prototype and be interested in receiving financing\, technical support and access to industry networks to assist in taking their product to market. In-person showcase events will take place in:\nIndia—April 16\nKenya—May 6\nUSA—June 25\nTo begin or finalize your application\, visit www.asmeishow.org and be sure to follow us at @ASMEishow on Twitter\, using #thisishardware to stay up to date. \nFor questions and sponsorship opportunities contact us at info@thisishardware.org. \nApply Here:\nhttps://thisishardware.org/current-competitions?mc_cid=cfbd384733&mc_eid=b94aea97cb
URL:https://workbenchprojects.com/event/ishow-2020-applications-close-february-20/
LOCATION:Undefined\, Please find on the link\, Not defined\, India
CATEGORIES:Awards/Contest,Showcase,Startup Pitch
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200124
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200125
DTSTAMP:20260416T113324
CREATED:20200106T072842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200106T072842Z
UID:3180-1579824000-1579910399@workbenchprojects.com
SUMMARY:P&G Signal Innovation Brief Call for Startup Submissions
DESCRIPTION:Procter & Gamble is looking for new approaches and technologies that can help them to address key business challenges/opportunities. The following innovation brief(s) will provide a high-level overview of specific business goals and needs\, as well as a high-level overview of what they are looking for in a solution. \nIf you would like to submit a solution\, please go to the P&G Innovation Brief Response Form http://bit.ly/2RhL6Y4 and complete the form with the requested information. \nBrief Submission Period: December 9th\, 2019 – January 24th\, 2020\nBrand or Department: P&G Signal Accelerator\, Corporate Innovation\nOpportunity for Innovation Partner(s): Pilot Funding & Access to Brands \nProcess Overview:\n\n\nComplete the P&G Innovation Brief Response Form – http://bit.ly/2RhL6Y4\nAll responses will be reviewed and you will be notified as to whether the response has been accepted for further consideration.\nIf accepted\, you will be contacted by a Pilot44 Research Analyst to schedule a meeting to present additional detail on your company and solution as well as\, where applicable\, to provide a demonstration of your product.\nIf contacted for next steps\, additional detail on the client needs will be provided during at that time\, as well as additional information on the review\, selection and reward process.\nYou can send any specific questions to our innovation partner\, Pilot44: submissions@pilot44.com\n\n  \nSubmit your application\n \nP&G Signal Innovation Brief Overview\nBrief Name:\nP&G Gaming & eSports Summit \nBusiness Background:\nMajor brands are beginning to envision a world without ads\, wherein they need to develop more experiential ways of engaging consumers. Brands will seek to become tightly integrated into a user’s natural online and offline behaviors. One area of opportunity rising to the top is both Gaming and Esports. While select P&G brands have been experimenting with gaming & esports\, there is not a clear set of strategies for brands to deploy let alone a playbook to scale across the company. In general\, awareness of the gaming world is low within P&G and it represents a massive (largely untapped) user group. \nBusiness Challenge / Needs Definition:\nP&G categories & brands would like to dive deep into the world of gaming in order to better understand why\, where & how brands can play. How can participating in and around eSports\, Live Game Streaming and Mobile/PC/Console games unlock new consumer engagement models? How can P&G brands integrate in ways that are both useful\, interesting and deliver something that makes the audience’s experience better than it would have been without the brand’s involvement? Who are the major players\, startups\, & partners that can help P&G not only activate but also form category specific gaming strategies? How can a Gaming and eSports Strategy help address business challenges or consumer barriers (e.g. unreachables\, point of market entry\, incremental reach\, relevance\, awareness among new\ntarget\, etc.)? How can P&G think about short and long term strategies in Gaming? \nIn order to answer these questions\, the P&G Signal Accelerator is organizing a Gaming & Esports Summit in Cincinnati in January/February 2020. The goal of the summit is not only to educate and inspire but most importantly set participants up to ACT on opportunities and launch pilots. At the gaming summit we will have a mix of speakers\, startup/partner pitches and workshops covering the following examples: \n\nGaming type demos (playing\, streaming & eSports) & experiences (i.e.\, a live tournament)\nGaming experts and key opinion leader roundtables\nVideo game streaming providers + startups enabling activation\neSports team and tournament organizers + startups helping brands participate\nIn-game advertising technology partners\nGaming activation & strategy workshops\n\n  \nKey Objectives for the Gaming Summit \n\nDeep dive of the gaming & Esports space\, players in the ecosystem\, audience demographics\, & key trends.\nUnderstand role of brands & best-in-class case studies across: eSports\, Streaming\, Mobile/Console/PC/VR/AR game play.\nDiscover current and emerging solutions/technologies for engaging gamers.\nLearn how to experiment in gaming\, how brands can reach gaming fans\, & steps to develop a gaming strategy\n\nRelevant Technology Domains May Include\, but are not Limited to\, the Following: \n\neSports\nGame Streaming\nGaming Influencers\nGaming Agencies\nTournament Organizers\nMobile Gaming\nPC Gaming\nConsole Gaming\nVR/AR Gaming\nIn-game Advertising & Sponsored Content\n\nThe Ask:\nFor this brief\, we are looking to pull together both partners and thought leaders together in order to develop and begin to run experiments in the Gaming and Esports domains. All ideas and submissions will be fully reviewed.
URL:https://workbenchprojects.com/event/pg-signal-innovation-brief-call-for-startup-submissions/
LOCATION:Undefined\, Please find on the link\, Not defined\, India
CATEGORIES:Acceleration Program,Awards/Contest,Fundraise,Showcase,Startup Pitch
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200121
DTSTAMP:20260416T113324
CREATED:20200106T082134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200106T083132Z
UID:3183-1579478400-1579564799@workbenchprojects.com
SUMMARY:ELEVATE-CALL 2 | ELEVATE-UNNATI
DESCRIPTION: \n \n\nELEVATE-CALL 2 :\nEligibility Criteria\n\nShould be an entity (Pvt. Ltd/ OPC Pvt Ltd/ LLP/ Partnership Firms) Registered or Incorporated in Karnataka. (private limited company (as defined in the Companies Act\, 2013) or registered as a partnership firm (registered under section 59 of the Partnership Act\, 1932) or a limited liability partnership (under the Limited Liability Partnership Act\, 2008)\nTotal revenue generated in terms of turnover from the date of incorporation should be less than INR 100 Crore\nStartups should not have crossed 10 years from the DATE of INCORPORATION/ REGISTRATION Certificate  as on 20th January\, 2020\nStartups/Entity working towards innovation\, development or improvement of products or processes or services\, or if it is a scalable business model with a high potential of employment generation or wealth creation\nApplications not meeting the above mentioned ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA shall be Disqualified at any Stage of the Selection/ Funding process resulting in the cancellation of their Application/Grant\nELEVATE CALL2 Application is open from 06th January\, 2020 (06:00:00 PM) to 20th Januray\, 2020 (05:00:00 PM)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nELEVATE-UNNATI(A unique call Open for Startups by SC/ST Entrepreneurs):\nEligibility Criteria\n\nShould be an entity (Pvt. Ltd/ OPC Pvt Ltd/ LLP/ Partnership Firms) Registered or Incorporated in Karnataka. (private limited company (as defined in the Companies Act\, 2013) or registered as a partnership firm (registered under section 59 of the Partnership Act\, 1932) or a limited liability partnership (under the Limited Liability Partnership Act\, 2008)\nTotal revenue generated in terms of turnover from the date of incorporation should be less than INR 100 Crore\nStartups should not have crossed 10 years from the DATE of INCORPORATION/ REGISTRATION Certificate as on 20th January\, 2020\nStartups/ Entity working towards innovation\, development or improvement of products or processes or services\, or if it is a scalable business model with a high potential of employment generation or wealth creation\nAt least one of the founders/co-founders should belong to SC/ST community and should hold a substantial STAKE/SHARE in the entity\nSuch SC/ST founder/co-founder should continue to be a part of the project for at least one year from the date of receiving benefits under this grant from the Department\nTerms an\nd conditions of ownership should not be altered to his/her disadvantage during the course of project\nApplications not meeting the above-mentioned ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA shall be Disqualified at any Stage of the Selection/ Funding process resulting in the cancellation of their Application/Grant\nELEVATE-UNNATI Application is open from 06th Januray\, 2020 (06:00:00 PM) to 20th Januray\, 2020 (05:00:00 PM)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInstructions:-\n\n* Registration with shops and establishment cannot be accepted as a certificate of incorporation/ registration to apply for the call.\n* MSME\, Udyog Adhar\, GST\, Trade Union\, KMF\, VAT certificates etc. shall not be considered as certificate of incorporation as per the Karnataka Startup Policy Government Order.\n* The startup cannot be a subsidiary/ franchise/ white labeled reseller/ part of a group company.\n* The startup cannot have a partnership value with another company/ entity.\n* It cannot be a section 8 company or Trust/ Association/Society or a non-profit company.\n* It Cannot be a Merger/ Demerger of a bigger organization.\n* It cannot be a part of any Govt. initiative/ aided partner or public-private partnership company/firm.\n\n  \n\n\nApply Here\nhttps://startup.karnataka.gov.in/elevate
URL:https://workbenchprojects.com/event/elevate-call-2-elevate-unnati/
LOCATION:Undefined\, Please find on the link\, Not defined\, India
CATEGORIES:Acceleration Program,Fundraise,Startup Pitch
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200115
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200116
DTSTAMP:20260416T113324
CREATED:20191227T091832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191227T110707Z
UID:3143-1579046400-1579132799@workbenchprojects.com
SUMMARY:Apply for SPARSH fellowship\, supporting innovators who want to tackle the problem of waste.
DESCRIPTION:BIRAC is inviting applications for BIRAC’s SPARSH fellowship under Waste to Value theme. Social Innovation Immersion Program (SIIP)\, a component of the SPARSH scheme\, is BIRAC’s social Innovation fellowship/award program which enables potential entrepreneurs to focus on understanding and addressing the problem of converting waste to value. \nBiotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) is a not-for-profit Section 8\, Schedule B\, Public Sector Enterprise\, set up by Department of Biotechnology (DBT)\, Government of India as an Interface Agency to strengthen and empower the emerging Biotech enterprise to undertake strategic research and innovation\, addressing nationally relevant product development needs. \nHighlights of the Fellowship: \n– Fully funded fellowship with a monthly stipend of Rs. 50\,000 pm (18 months)\n– Rs. 5 Lakhs mini kick start grant\n– Immersion into the waste ecosystem including Rural Immersion\n– Access to a network of Mentors and Investors\n– Opportunities to seek funding from other programs at Villgro and it’s partners\nEligibility: \nIndian (Must be an Indian Citizen) undergraduate (B.Tech\, BE\, MBBS) or postgraduate (MSc\, MS\, M.Tech\, MPhil\, MD) & Ph.D. below 35 years from fields of life sciences\, Agriculture\, Engineering\, Medicine & human biology are eligible to apply. \nPlease note: The SPARSH Fellowship requires the Innovators to work fulltime and cannot be combined with fellowships from other funding organizations. \nBenefits of applying through Villgro Innovations Foundation:\n– More than 19 years of experience in incubating entrepreneurs and helping them achieve their goals\n– Collaborations with various organizations to access all types of waste\n– Mentors with several decades of on-ground experience.\n– Access to workspace and prototyping facilities\n– A huge network of funders and ecosystem partners who can support the Fellows in the next stage \nApply Here\nhttps://www.birac.nic.in \n  \n 
URL:https://workbenchprojects.com/event/apply-for-sparsh-fellowship-supporting-innovators-who-want-to-tackle-the-problem-of-waste/
LOCATION:Undefined\, Please find on the link\, Not defined\, India
CATEGORIES:Acceleration Program
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200105
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200106
DTSTAMP:20260416T113324
CREATED:20191227T091215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191227T110736Z
UID:3139-1578182400-1578268799@workbenchprojects.com
SUMMARY:Pernod Ricard India Foundation Social Impact Incubator for Women Entrepreneurs
DESCRIPTION:The labour force participation of women in India is among the lowest. While India is one of the largest countries with a booming startup scene\, majority of them has been founded by men. But clearly there are still some impediments in the entrepreneurial ambitions of women. Social Impact Incubator for Women Entrepreneurs at IIM Calcutta Innovation Park\, in partnership with Pernod Ricard India Foundation has been exclusively designed for Women Entrepreneurs\, aiming to build a supportive biosphere for women to step alongside and share this entrepreneurial journey. \nProgram Benefits\nThe selected Cohort for the Social Incubator for Women Program will have a mix of fellows and incubatees. Multiple valuable benefits will be provided to the entrepreneurs selected for the program. \n\nThe program will be of 8 months duration\nUpto 12 startups will be selected as Incubatees\nAdditional upto 15 startups will be selected as Fellows\nBenefits for Incubatees\n\nEach Incubatee will be eligible for a seed fund upto Rs 25\,00\,000\n\n\nBenefits for Fellows\n\nEach Fellow will be given a fellowship upto Rs 50\,000/- per month to pursue their entrepreneurial activities\n\n\nMentorship & Guidance from IIM Calcutta Innovation Park\nAttend customized Capacity Building Programs\nAccess to IIM Calcutta Innovation Park Network\nMarket and Investor Connect\nAccess to co-working space and other shared services on preferential rates\n\n  \nEligibility\n\nShould be led by at least one-woman full-time founder / co-founder.\nThe applicant should be a citizen of India.\nEarly-stage Start-ups working on solutions that address the socio-economic needs of India.\nHaving at least a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) with fair degree of Customer Validation or Proof of Concept (POC).\n\nApply Here\nhttp://iimcip.org/prif-we/
URL:https://workbenchprojects.com/event/pernod-ricard-india-foundation-social-impact-incubator-for-women-entrepreneurs/
LOCATION:Undefined\, Please find on the link\, Not defined\, India
CATEGORIES:Acceleration Program
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191231
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200101
DTSTAMP:20260416T113324
CREATED:20191205T084424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191206T130852Z
UID:2936-1577750400-1577836799@workbenchprojects.com
SUMMARY:India | Last day to apply to National Startup Awards 2020
DESCRIPTION:The National Startup Awards seek to recognize and reward outstanding startups and ecosystem enablers that are building innovative products or solutions and scalable enterprises\, with high potential of employment generation or wealth creation\, demonstrating measurable social impact. The measure of success will not only be the financial gains for the investors but also the contribution to the social good. \nApply here:\nhttps://www.startupindia.gov.in/awards
URL:https://workbenchprojects.com/event/last-day-to-apply-to-national-startup-awards-2020/
CATEGORIES:Awards/Contest
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191230
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191231
DTSTAMP:20260416T113324
CREATED:20191227T092651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191227T110804Z
UID:3147-1577664000-1577750399@workbenchprojects.com
SUMMARY:Dell Startup Challenge - Season 4
DESCRIPTION:The Dell Startup Challenge is an exciting platform for aspiring and emerging entrepreneurs to pitch their business ideas to market\, get greater exposure\, and win prizes. There is also a special category for women-founded startups. Three finalists in the general category and one finalist in the women-founder category will walk away with a state-of-the-art Dell Vostro laptop. The grand prize winner will also get $5\,000 worth of Dell technology. All winners will also be featured in exclusive stories on YourStory\, and the grand prize winner gets a video feature. \nHere’s a great opportunity for your startup to win $5000 worth Dell technology! \nFill-out this form and share with us the unique and impactful solution offered by your startup! \nhttps://yourstory1.typeform.com/to/TuGAvH
URL:https://workbenchprojects.com/event/dell-startup-challenge-season-4/
LOCATION:Undefined\, Please find on the link\, Not defined\, India
CATEGORIES:Awards/Contest
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191229
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191230
DTSTAMP:20260416T113324
CREATED:20191206T125817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191206T130354Z
UID:3022-1577577600-1577663999@workbenchprojects.com
SUMMARY:Bengaluru IN | Amrita TBI PitchFest 2020
DESCRIPTION:Dear Startups\, Innovators & Thinkers\, \nGreetings from Amrita TBI (www.amritatbi.com) \nIf you have a great innovative idea or product and are looking for funding\, then Amrita TBI Pitchfest is the perfect platform to showcase your ideas/products. Pitchfest is a unique initiative by Amrita TBI and partnered by Department of Science and Technology\, Government of India\, NITI Aayog\, Indian Angel Network\, VenturEast and Amazon Web Services to find the most promising startups in India. \nTotal seed investment outlay up to USD 200\,000. \nApply now: bit.ly/atbipitch\nSubmission Deadline: December 29\, 2019 \nAmrita TBI is a non-profit technology business incubator supported by DST\, Govt. of India and Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham. We fund\, mentor and nurture ideas\, startups and entrepreneurs. \nIn 2017\, Amrita TBI received the National Award for being the best Technology Business Incubator in the country. Amrita TBI is one of the select 6 incubators that will be made world-class under AIM\, NITI Aayog\, Govt. of India. Amrita TBI was listed among the Top-5 most prolific incubators for 2014-15 in the country by The Economic Times. \nBring your Ideas to Life. Launch your startup. \nThis was originally posted on F6S. \n\n\n“Amrita TBI is the rarest of the rare among the various startup incubators in India”\n\n \n\nSHRI. AMITABH KANT\n\nCEO\, NITI Aayog\nGovernment of India \n\n\n  \nPartners
URL:https://workbenchprojects.com/event/amrita-tbi-pitchfest-2020/
LOCATION:Amrita TBI\, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham University Campus\, Kasavanahalli\, Carmelaram\, Bengaluru\, Karnataka 560035\, Bengaluru\, Karnataka\, 560035\, India
CATEGORIES:Fundraise,Startup Pitch
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20191228T103000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20191228T123000
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CREATED:20191206T131556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191206T131704Z
UID:3035-1577529000-1577536200@workbenchprojects.com
SUMMARY:Bengaluru IN | JiyoFullest Idea to Opportunity
DESCRIPTION:Do you know how to find if your idea can become a successful business?\n\n\nBulletproof Your Startup’s workshop “Idea to opportunity” this Saturday helps you to do just that. \nRegister Now\njiyofullest.com/idea-to-opportunity \nAfter having coached more than 2300+ startups in our workshops over the last 18 months Bulletproof Your Startup announces a power-packed series workshops in the month of September. \nYou will get to understand how to evaluate whether an idea is actually an opportunity\, what is the nature of innovation you will be doing\, competitive strategy framework you will choose and what will be the implication of these choices on your startup. you will also understand the importance of MVP and how to arrive at that. You will also learn about 5 Chasms framework and how Bulletproofing can help you.\nIn this workshop we will cover :\n>Discovering ideas\n>Understanding innovation\n>Competitive Strategies\n>Converting an Idea into an Opportunity\n>Jobs To Do\, Need & Problem Analysis frameworks\n>Defining your MVP\n>Your Value Proposition Statement \nDetails of the workshop:-\nDate: Saturday\, 28th December\nTime:- 10:30 am to 12:30 pm\nVenue:- HSR Layout\, Bangalore\nFee:- Rs 499 /- (Early bird till 26th Dec)\nFrom 27th Dec Rs 999/- \nRegister now to avail early bird\njiyofullest.com/idea-to-opportunity \nBulletProof Your Startup!\n9886102372 / 9886102380
URL:https://workbenchprojects.com/event/bengaluru-in-idea-to-opportunity/
LOCATION:JiyoFullest\, 460\, Silkboard\, Marathahalli - Sarjapur Outer Ring Rd\, HSR Layout\, Bengaluru\, Karnataka 560034\, Bengaluru\, KA\, 560034\, India
CATEGORIES:Startup Pitch,Workshop
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191219
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191220
DTSTAMP:20260416T113324
CREATED:20191206T124018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191206T130620Z
UID:3014-1576713600-1576799999@workbenchprojects.com
SUMMARY:Bengaluru IN | Application Deadline: Energy start-up competition‎ 2020
DESCRIPTION:Calling the most innovative sustainable energy start-ups!\nDemand for sustainable energy solutions is rapidly increasing. As a trusted partner and smart investor\, EIT InnoEnergy plays a pivotal role in accelerating sustainable energy innovations and wants to help make your company a global success! That’s why we want to find\, reward and develop the best and most innovative ideas around sustainable energy from across the globe. \nLast year\, following an overwhelming response\, two grand winners received €100\,000 cash prizes for innovative solutions in the global call for electrical storage start-ups! Apply today with your sustainable energy innovation and this could be you! \nInnoEnergy is a trusted innovation ecosystem and offer value added services and investment opportunities\, ranging from seed to growth capital. Partnering with InnoEnergy for your sustainable energy solution represents an incredible opportunity for innovative start-ups to grow their company to a global success. We’ll support the 20 best start-ups with a tailored programme to help make your idea happen. That might include technology development\, market access and development; team creation or funding access. Plus\, the best start-up will win €100\,000. \nAnyone with a great idea can enter: established start-ups or those ready to get going. We use the following evaluation criteria:  \nThe global call for sustainable energy is looking for start-ups that\n\n\n\n\n\nIdea – Have you developed a technological solution that meets a critical need in the market?\nImpact –  Is your technology a game changer? Tell us about it and let us know how it will change the rules of the market.\n\n\n\n\nTeam –  Do you have that winning team that is able to step up the plate on the road to success? Together with our coaches we can help you grow!\nBusiness –  Are you able to translate your technology into a sustainable and profitable business?\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nApply Here:\nGlobal call for sustainable energy start-ups \n \n 
URL:https://workbenchprojects.com/event/application-deadline-energy-start-up-competition-in-sustainable-energy%e2%80%8e-2020/
CATEGORIES:Awards/Contest
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20191218T180000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20191218T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T113324
CREATED:20191206T132316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191206T132316Z
UID:3040-1576692000-1576701000@workbenchprojects.com
SUMMARY:Bengaluru IN | Connecting Ideas With Money@Lounge47 - Omidyar Network
DESCRIPTION:This is the 67th of a series of investor talks\, where we invite guests from a variety of asset classes – Angels\, Venture Capitalists\, and Private Equity – to a chat on a range of funding subjects interesting to entrepreneurs. \nFounder/CoFounder registration: tinyurl.com/uskk7dx\nAudience registration: tinyurl.com/sjdfqb6 \nThis will be a wonderful opportunity for you to test your elevator pitch\, while also network with investor companies/individuals. \nFounders and Startups seeking investment should apply. As seats are limited attendance to these events will be ‘by invitation only’\, and we will notify you to confirm. \nTel: +91-81-0510-0194 \nCOST: FREE\, REGISTRATION FREEDRESS-CODE: SMART CASUAL \nPlease note: This is NOT for job-seekers\, HR agents\, Investment community members\, mentors or Networkers and agents of any kind. In the interest of providing clean bandwidth to this invited group\, we have to use strong filters\, and we hope you will understand. \nAbout lounge47.in: \nLounge47 is an entrepreneurial community and our goal is to help Startups realize their dreams of building great businesses. \nLounge47 was founded in 2013 and is based in Boston\, Bangalore and Zurich. \nWe fund and advise Startups with the goal of raising the right amount of capital at the fastest possible speed. \nOur entrepreneurial ecosystem of 16000+ built over the last 5 years is getting stronger each week as we help Startups go from idea to business. We drive engagement via connections to investors\, pitch events\, workshops\, talks\, etc.
URL:https://workbenchprojects.com/event/bengaluru-in-connecting-ideas-with-moneylounge47-omidyar-network/
LOCATION:Lounge47\, 2nd Main Rd\, NGEF Layout\, Defence Colony\, Indiranagar\, Bengaluru\, Karnataka 560038\, Bengaluru\, Karnataka\, 560038\, India
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191212
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191213
DTSTAMP:20260416T113324
CREATED:20191208T033533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191208T033533Z
UID:3067-1576108800-1576195199@workbenchprojects.com
SUMMARY:Mumbai IN | Plugin Edition 3
DESCRIPTION:Plugin\, the government-industry-academia collaboration (Department of Science & Technology\, Govt of India; Intel; SINE\, IITB) is a 1 year program to support hardware & electronic systems startups\, which lack support in current ecosystem in India. \nThe 1 year accelerated incubation program\, aims to help startups to get customer & business model validation\, develop their products\, assist in go-to market strategies. The first batch of startups has graduated in Nov 2017. \n \nApply here:\nhttps://www.plugin.org.in/
URL:https://workbenchprojects.com/event/mumbai-in-plugin-edition-3/
CATEGORIES:Acceleration Program
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20191209T170000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20191209T193000
DTSTAMP:20260416T113324
CREATED:20191206T124953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191206T130514Z
UID:3018-1575910800-1575919800@workbenchprojects.com
SUMMARY:California US | Asia Hardware Innovation Bigbang
DESCRIPTION:HAND IN YOUR HARDWARE IDEA TO MAKE IT REAL\nElevator Pitching and Lectures from Asia Hardware gurus \n*If you wish to make a pitch of your hardware idea\, please fill out the form : \nhttp://bitly.kr/4ddR0cv \n*FOR THE WINNER :\n1. [For 1Team ] Invitation to tour the Korean / Chinese hardware ecosystem for free!\n2. [For 2Teams] Win $6\,000 funding for making your prototype in Asia\n3. [For All Teams] Free office space and investment could be provided when you start your business in Korea (Seoul Global Startup Center of N15xWeWork) \n**FOR THE PARTICIPANTS\n1. Small hardware gifts brought from Asia\n2. Useful advices and insights on starting a hardware startup\n3. Networking with the two BEST hardware accelerators and Fortune 500 company directors in Asia\n4. FREE DINNER PARTY \nDATE : Dec. 9th 2019 17:00pm to 19:30pm\n*Networking and Dinner Session afterwards
URL:https://workbenchprojects.com/event/asia-hardware-innovation-bigbang/
LOCATION:Stanford University Havana Multi-Purpose Room 102A\, Stanford University Havana Multi-Purpose Room 102A\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Expert Talks,Showcase
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20191206T110000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20191206T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T113324
CREATED:20191206T133305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191206T133305Z
UID:3044-1575630000-1575637200@workbenchprojects.com
SUMMARY:Bengaluru IN | Sogal Global Pitch Competition
DESCRIPTION:BANGALORE ROUND: SOGAL GLOBAL PITCH COMPETITION\nTHE LARGEST WORLDWIDE STARTUP COMPETITION FOR WOMEN & DIVERSE ENTREPRENEURS\n\n\n\n\nHosted in 25 cities across 5 continents\, and culminating in a final competition and 3-day immersive educational boot camp in Silicon Valley\, SoGal Foundation is excited to host the largest global startup pitch opportunity for women and diverse entrepreneurs worldwide. At each regional competition\, startups will be judged by an all-star panel of investors who are committed to investing in early-stage startups. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFinalists selected from each regional round will win a slot in our final global competition for guaranteed face-time with top venture capitalists in Silicon Valley\, curated educational programming\, unparalleled 1:1 mentorship\, press exposure\, and a chance to win investment capital. Over half a million (and counting) investment dollars have already been allocated to the final competition from our friends at SoGal Ventures and Draper U. \n\n\n\n\n\nApply here:\nhttps://sogalglobalpitchbangalore.splashthat.com/
URL:https://workbenchprojects.com/event/bengaluru-in-sogal-global-pitch-competition/
LOCATION:NASSCOM STARTUP WAREHOUSE\, NASSCOM STARTUP WAREHOUSE DIAMOND DISTRICT\, LOWER GROUND FLOOR\, DD3\, HAL OLD AIRPORT RD\, ISRO COLONY\, DOMLUR\, BENGALURU\, KARNATAKA 560008\, INDIA\, Bengaluru\, KA\, 560008\, India
CATEGORIES:Startup Pitch
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20191125T090000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20191201T180000
DTSTAMP:20260416T113324
CREATED:20191120T125320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191205T084555Z
UID:2605-1574672400-1575223200@workbenchprojects.com
SUMMARY:FabAcademy - Free Introductory Sessions
DESCRIPTION:FabAcademy is a 6-month diploma program\, from Jan to Jun. You will learn how to envision\, prototype and document your ideas through many hours of hands-on experience with digital fabrication tools. \n\n\n\nThe FabAcademy teaches principles and applications of digital fabrication. It was developed to teach hands-on skills in fab labs\, which began as an outreach project from MIT’s Center for Bits and Atoms\, and has grown into a global network of more than 500 labs. Fab Academy instruction is based on MIT’s popular rapid-prototyping course How To Make (Almost) Anything\, both taught by Prof. Neil Gershenfeld. \n\nDuring this introductory session\, we help you understand what you’ll learn and can achieve at Fab Academy. \n\n\n  \nSign up for an introductory session now!\n  \n 
URL:https://workbenchprojects.com/event/fab-academy-free-introductory-sessions/
LOCATION:Workbench Projects
CATEGORIES:Showcase,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Richard Gomes":MAILTO:make@workbenchprojects.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20191124T100000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20191124T163000
DTSTAMP:20260416T113324
CREATED:20191122T154742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191122T154742Z
UID:2705-1574589600-1574613000@workbenchprojects.com
SUMMARY:Bengaluru By Design - Rocketry Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This quirky workshop is the first of its kind to share the tips\, tricks and secrets of space travel by making your very first rocket-powered purely by your imagination (and solid fuel). \nRocketry Workshop for rockstars at Workbench Projects on 24th Nov\, 9AM to 6PM. \nParticipation Fee: INR 2500/- per participant. \nSign up: http://bit.ly/2CutMqt \nPayment Link: https://imjo.in/ZGumH4 \nSession 1: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm \n\n\n\nSession 2: 2.30 pm – 4:30 pm
URL:https://workbenchprojects.com/event/bengaluru-by-design-rocketry-workshop/
LOCATION:Workbench Projects
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Richard Gomes":MAILTO:make@workbenchprojects.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20191123T110000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20191123T163000
DTSTAMP:20260416T113324
CREATED:20191122T154354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191122T154848Z
UID:2701-1574506800-1574526600@workbenchprojects.com
SUMMARY:Bengaluru By Design - Making Moon Lamps Workshop
DESCRIPTION:In 1969\, there was a small step for man and a great one for mankind; 50 years later\, you get the opportunity to bring the moon within reach with this artistic DIY Moon Lamp. \nMaking Moon Lamps Workshop for Night Lovers & Makers at Workbench Projects on 23rd Nov\, 9AM to 6PM. \nParticipation Fee: INR 2500/- per participant. \nSign up: http://bit.ly/2CutMqt \nPayment Link: https://imjo.in/KfNAe8 \nSession 1: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm \nSession 2: 2.30 pm – 4:30 pm
URL:https://workbenchprojects.com/event/bengaluru-by-design-making-moon-lamps-workshop/
LOCATION:Workbench Projects
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Richard Gomes":MAILTO:make@workbenchprojects.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20191117T110000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20191117T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T113324
CREATED:20191122T153827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191122T153827Z
UID:2696-1573988400-1574006400@workbenchprojects.com
SUMMARY:Bengaluru By Design - Furniture Design & Carpentry Basics
DESCRIPTION:Carpentry Workshop for craftsmen at Workbench Projects on 17th Nov\, 9AM to 6PM. \nParticipation Fee: INR 4000/- per participant. \nSign up: http://bit.ly/2CutMqt \nPayment Link: https://imjo.in/syVyBV \nPick up the skills and trade secrets to design and make / hack / repair a simple piece of furniture that you have always wanted directly from a Master craftsman who can do the impossible.
URL:https://workbenchprojects.com/event/bengaluru-by-design-furniture-design-carpentry-basics/
LOCATION:Workbench Projects
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Richard Gomes":MAILTO:make@workbenchprojects.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20191116T110000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20191116T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T113324
CREATED:20191122T153238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191122T153239Z
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SUMMARY:Bengaluru By Design - Wire Weaving Workshop
DESCRIPTION:From centuries\, humans has been employed in creating bags and baskets\, using his ingenuity to create different forms and shapes from material available to him. There has been developments over the years with regard to the materials used as well. Almost any pliable material like\, grass\, leather\, fabric\, paper\, synthetic fibers such as nylon and wire mesh\, have opened their way into a designer’s workspace in several developments. The oldest known baskets were 10\,000 to 12\,000 years old. Baskets rarely survive\, as they are made from perishable materials. \nWeaving of baskets is considered as one of the oldest known crafts in the past of any human evolution. The basket is an everyday necessity in our daily lives. Basket weaving is an art form and a talent which allows women and men across the country to express themselves and their imaginations into various different forms and shapes. \nBasketry is a craft found all over the country\, the choices and styles are boundless and numerous. The tradition is that baskets are defined as containers that are woven by hand from pliable materials. Baskets are purely made for appealing reasons with sophisticated patterns\, striking colours\, and often more bendable fibers. Various materials are available for creating these beautiful products\, which is strong\, pliable\, and light to carry. Baskets may have distinct bottoms and tops\, but they are basically continuous surfaces. \nToday this craft form has been marginalised and that’s why Bengaluru ByDesign and workbench projects bring too you an exciting workshop on using wire weaving technique to create contemporary design products. Come learn from the experts and make yourself an exclusive product while learning the craft technique of weaving. \nYou can learn to make an array or products from Laptop Sleeves\, clutches\, card holders or simple pouches. Hurry and register now before the seats are taken.
URL:https://workbenchprojects.com/event/bengaluru-by-design-wire-weaving-workshop/
LOCATION:Workbench Projects
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Richard Gomes":MAILTO:make@workbenchprojects.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20191113T090000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20191116T180000
DTSTAMP:20260416T113324
CREATED:20191120T124916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191120T124916Z
UID:2601-1573635600-1573927200@workbenchprojects.com
SUMMARY:POP Arc Futuristic Design for School Students
DESCRIPTION:Pop-Arc workshop will introduce students to the process of making physical objects using digital design and fabrication tools. Participants will learn how below tools are applied to fields ranging from design to sci-fi films:\n\n\n\n\n\nCNC machines | 3D printers | Robotics Concepts\n\n\n_________________________________________\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue: Workbench Projects\n\n\nTime: 9:30 am to 3 pm\n\n\nDate: 13 – 16 Nov\n\n\n\n\n\nELIGIBILITY:\n\n\nThis workshop is ideally for 8-12th grade high school students.\n\n\n\n\n\nPARTICIPATION FEE:\n\n\nINR 5900/- (Inclusive of all taxes) The payment link to be made using this link:\n\n\n\n\n\nSign up link: https://bit.ly/2MUuBxq\n\n\nPayment link: https://imjo.in/b7S6pB\n\n\n\n\n\n_________________________________________\n\nThis Pop-Arc workshop invites students to dive into the world of Design by \na) Introducing participants to the process of making physical objects using digital design and fabrication tools. \nb) Learning how tools such as CNC technologies\, 3D printing\, and industrial robots are applied in the field of design. \nc) Experiencing design thinking and fabrication while gaining a unique perspective by engaging in the protocols and mechanics of these tools\, machines become platforms of collaboration rather than mere execution. \nThis workshop will resonate with students interested in art\, industrial design\, and architecture and is intended to introduce ideas of contemporary design within the context of a lively studio environment. Students will work both collaboratively and individually towards the construction of complex physical objects. \nThe work produced during POP-Arc will be exhibited at the STEAM-ED festival collocated at the Bengaluru Tech Summit\, but also will become a center-piece for students’ evolving portfolios suitable for college applications. \n 
URL:https://workbenchprojects.com/event/pop-arc-futuristic-design-for-school-students/
LOCATION:Workbench Projects
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Richard Gomes":MAILTO:make@workbenchprojects.com
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