2nd annual dfj cisco global business plan competition
The competition will leverage Cisco TelePresence TM , which enables collaboration through a live, face-to-face video network communications experience, to allow finalists from around the world to present their business plans in real time to a joint panel of DFJ and Cisco executives based in San Jose. The competition is designed to elicit new technology-oriented ideas from aspiring college and university student entrepreneurs around the world. Fourteen finalists will be announced on June 22, The winner will also receive professional feedback and mentorship from both DFJ and Cisco. These are resilient, nimble, and resourceful young entrepreneurs who follow their passions and make things happen.
DFJ And Cisco Gives 4 Singapore Startups Chance At USD 0.25M And Mentorship
Beyond finding great startup companies, the mission of Startup World Cup is to support the development and growth of innovation ecosystems in regions across the planet, and connect them to a global innovation network. Thousands of startups from all around the world applied to the competition.
Winners from 36 regional events across six continents pitched their startups at the Grand Finale in San Francisco in May Abivin leverages artificial intelligence to drive its logistics optimization platform. Canadian startup Klue, which provides competitive intelligence software for enterprise sales teams, was the second place. US-based Sonavi Labs, which develops smart stethoscopes, came in third. Mimbly has developed a cleantech solution for wastewater from laundries, saving money and water, and reducing microplastic pollution.
Startups interested in global exposure, mentorship from global investors, and significant prize money are encouraged to apply for any of the Startup World Cup regional competitions.
Due to the significant number of inquiries from new regions, Startup World Cup has decided to increase the global outreach for series and is now welcoming new regional partners and media partners. Sponsors support the mission of Startup World Cup to find the most promising startups and connect them with regional and global thought leaders, corporate partners and investors.
Startup World Cup reflects the Pegasus commitment to finding the best startup companies across the globe and supporting innovation ecosystems worldwide.
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Draper Fisher Jurvetson and Cisco to Hold Second Annual Global Business Plan Competition via Cisco TelePresenceTM. June 02, Cisco Press Release. Draper Fisher Jurvetson and Cisco to Hold Second Annual Global Business Plan Competition via Cisco TelePresence(TM). Leading global early-stage venture.
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Beyond finding great startup companies, the mission of Startup World Cup is to support the development and growth of innovation ecosystems in regions across the planet, and connect them to a global innovation network. Thousands of startups from all around the world applied to the competition.
DFJ-CISCO Global Business Plan Competition
Draper Fisher Jurvetson DFJ and Cisco will jointly hold its second global business plan competition for students aimed at fostering innovation and entrepreneurship. Prior India winners from other DFJ business plan competitions include Delhi-based solar lighting company d. Light Design and Mumbai-based networking company Vegayan Systems. The competition is designed to find new technology-oriented ideas from aspiring college and university student entrepreneurs around the world. Fourteen finalists will be announced on June 21,
