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17/04/2023

🌇 Smart cities are rapidly becoming the norm in urban development, but what about the challenges and opportunities faced by emerging economies?

Our latest article takes a deep dive into this topic and examines the unique obstacles that these regions face in developing their own smart cities.

From limited funding to a lack of necessary infrastructure, there are many challenges to overcome. However, the potential benefits of smart cities in emerging economies are enormous 🚀

Read the full article now to gain a deeper understanding of the future of 👉 https://bit.ly/3UDOQlv

Featured founders from startups solving for emerging economies:
💡 James Chan from ION Mobility
💡 Kush Agarwal from WaveScan Technologies
💡 George Surovtsev from Makini


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07/04/2023

🏗 We all know that is essential for construction, but did you know that it's also one of the top contributors to carbon emissions?

As the world strives to reduce its carbon footprint, the construction industry is under pressure to find more sustainable solutions. In this article, we take a closer look at the innovative approaches being developed to decarbonize concrete production 🌱

Read the full article now 👉 https://bit.ly/3zxJfn3

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05/04/2023

Congratulations to , our Sustainability Batch 1 program startup, for signing a $1.66m contract with the European Space Agency (ESA)! 🎉 The partnership will see the two parties develop the Digital Port Platform project, consisting of a hub of maritime modules to enhance port competitiveness and tackle various industry pain points, such as vessel delays and port collaboration.

Sinay is a tech startup that uses digital software to gather, analyze and monitor complex maritime data on one platform.

Read the full article here 👉 https://bit.ly/3F6ek4s

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Humans now have the ability to observe and understand the Earth’s surface with astonishing accuracy. Be it monitoring carbon emissions from a single source, documenting war crimes in conflict zones, or leveraging Internet of Things (IoT) sensors to detect wildfires, one could be forgiven for think...

30/03/2023

Congratulations to our portfolio startup, ION Mobility, for closing US$18.7m in its Series A funding round! 🎉 Along with the fundraise, ION Mobility's latest partnership with TVS Motor will support their vision to build Southeast Asia’s leading electric mobility solutions company starting with Indonesia. 🚗

ION Mobility is a tech and automotive OEM startup that combines advanced hardware and software technology with human-centred design to deliver smart electric motorbikes and energy charging and storage solutions that are for everyone to use.

Read the full article here 👉 https://bit.ly/3X1D3wN

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Singapore, February 2, 2023 – ION Mobility (ION) today announced new investments of US$18.7 million in its Series A funding round. Additionally, the company also brings TVS Motor Company on board as its strategic investor, through TVS Motor’s Singapore subsidiary, TVS Motor (Singapore). As part ...

28/03/2023

Are you a startup looking for funding in Thailand? 💡 A new report by Deloitte reveals that early-stage startups in Thailand face a funding gap that is hindering their growth potential in the ecosystem.

With the lack of VC investments, limited government support, and the absence of mentoring opportunities, the barriers to growth are higher compared to other countries 📈🇹🇭

Check out this article exploring the reasons behind this gap and potential solutions https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/2510579/focus-on-later-stages-creates-local-startup-funding-gap

Read the full report from Deloitte here https://www2.deloitte.com/sg/en/pages/human-capital/articles/venture-capital-ecosystem-thai.html

🚀 At our accelerator program, we understand the challenges of raising capital and offer support and resources to help startups succeed.

Together, we will empower local entrepreneurs to reach their full potential!

Learn more about our programs 👉 https://bit.ly/40Ekzoh


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27/03/2023

💡 Don't miss out on the opportunity to be a part of the change in the food industry toward sustainability.

Register your interest now for the GlobaLink Food & AgTech Innovation Conference, where you'll gain insights from experts, corporate leaders, and cutting-edge startup founders.

Let's work together to build a more secure and sustainable global food system. See you there!
https://www.plugandplaytechcenter.com/events/globalink-food-agtech-innovation-conference/

28-30 March 2023 | Parma, IT
09.30 PM - 02.00 AM (+1) SGT


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24/03/2023

Join us virtually or in-person for the GlobaLink Food & AgTech Innovation Conference, where industry experts and startup founders will come together to tackle the most pressing challenge of our time: building a more sustainable food system. 🍽️ 🌱

🌍 From AgTech to AI-driven ingredient optimization, we'll cover every step of the value chain. Don't miss out on the opportunity to gain a global line-of-sight on the technology and resources shaping the future of food.

Register now for this invite-only event!
https://www.plugandplaytechcenter.com/events/globalink-food-agtech-innovation-conference/

28-30 March 2023 | Parma, IT
09.30 PM - 02.00 AM (+1) SGT


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20/03/2023

Say goodbye to dwindling fish populations and hello to sustainable seafood! Global fish populations have been dwindling rapidly and this is a serious marine threat that can affect biodiversity. Thanks to the collaboration between Umami Meats and Nanyang Polytechnic, cell-cultured Japanese eel and other exotic fish may soon grace restaurant menus in 2024. 🐟

Umami Meats is a startup cultivating the future of sustainable seafood by crafting delicious, nutritious, affordable cultivated fish that is better for our health, oceans, and planet.

Read to find out more 👉 https://bit.ly/3WGTKh5

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Cell-cultured meat of the Japanese eel and other exotic fish may be added to restaurant menus by 2024, thanks to a collaboration between Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP) and Singapore food-tech start-up Umami Meats. They have successfully grown in the laboratory the meat of fish species such as the freshwa...

16/03/2023

Cruise ships are known for their luxury amenities, but what about fresh produce? Thanks to innovative micro-farming technology from Babylon Micro-Farms, it's now possible to grow fruits and vegetables at sea! 🛳️🥬

MSC Cruises recently partnered with Babylon Micro-Farms, a Batch 0 startup from our Food & AgTech program, to introduce a specialty restaurant concept featuring the world's first hydroponic micro-farm on board! 🌊

This groundbreaking technology not only provides passengers with fresh, nutritious produce but also reduces food waste and carbon emissions.

Learn more about this development towards sustainable and eco-friendly travel 👉 https://bit.ly/3ZIAcuU

MSC Cruises and Babylon Micro-Farms have partnered to create a world's first hydroponic micro-farm at sea. The innovative farm will use vertical farming technology to grow fresh produce for passengers, reducing the environmental impact of the cruise industry.

15/03/2023

🌱🍎 The food industry is evolving at a rapid pace to meet the rising demand, and startups are leading the way!

What is the role of technology in food innovation? How are these startups addressing sustainability and food waste?

From plant-based meat alternatives to smart packaging, learn how food startups are shaping the future of our plates in this must-read article 👉 https://bit.ly/3JeG1JI


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14/03/2023

Looking for an investor management platform that could surpass legacy solutions? DigiShares and MarketSpace Capital founders decided to co-develop an entirely new platform that checks all the boxes! ✅

🪙 The new platform provides a seamless subscription flow, real-time investment tracking, streamlined project updates, and the ability to leverage blockchain technology for further automation and investor liquidity.

DigiShares is one of the leading providers of white-label tokenization platforms for real world assets. The startup is part of our Batch 5 Smart Cities accelerator program.

Check out more details of this game-changing platform 👉 https://bit.ly/3Texlr9


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MarketSpace Capital and DigiShares announce the launch of a new investor management platform for real estate firms, providing seamless subscription flow, real-time investment tracking, streamlined project updates, and blockchain technology integration. Other real estate firms can white-label the pla...

13/03/2023

📣 DiMuto, our Batch 0 Food & AgTech startup, has partnered with Aleta Planet to launch cross-border payment solutions that will enable greater transparency and traceability for products as they move from farm to table. 🌍🌾

By embedding Aleta Planet's payment solutions with DiMuto's blockchain-enabled agrifood trade platform, traders and financiers can easily access critical data regarding product quality, documentation, and payment activities for every single trade order.

Together, Aleta Planet and DiMuto are committed to redefining global AgriFood trade and tackling inefficiencies that have led to food wastage and lack of access to financing 🤝

Learn more about this partnership 👉 https://bit.ly/3yyGcKT


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Aleta Planet has launched B2B cross-border payment services for Dimuto's global agrifood trade management platform. With this launch, Dimuto customers can now access an end-to-end trade management solution, including cross-border payment services, making global trade management more efficient and st...