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China’s Torch Program – the glow that can light the world (Part 2 of 5)

Steve Blank

This enabled Torch to evolve with China’s rapidly global economy. It did so by building a national network of a 1,000+ Productivity Promotion Centers. government’s SBIR and STTR programs. VC’s treat the SBIR and STTR programs – they never heard of it, or they think it takes too much time to apply for too little money.

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China’s Torch Program – the glow that can light the world (Part 2 of 5)

Steve Blank

This enabled Torch to evolve with China’s rapidly global economy. It did so by building a national network of a 1,000+ Productivity Promotion Centers. government’s SBIR and STTR programs. VC’s treat the SBIR and STTR programs – they never heard of it, or they think it takes too much time to apply for too little money.

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Free money for your impact tech startup

David Teten

I suggest start by looking at the many programs offered by the Fortune 500’s startup networks. Mike Bloomberg announces an open call for solutions to global challenges facing the new economy. The Catalyst Fund awards small grants for early-stage, innovative, and unconventional ideas that address serious global challenges.“.

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What would you want to tell Washington DC about startups?

Startup Lessons Learned

So heres my simple question: What do folks in Washington need to know about the global community of entrepreneurs? Id like to see if we can come up with policy suggestions, concerns, or questions that might promote entrepreneurship generally - and globally. Ease the process for startups to get access to global talent.

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How to Build a Healthcare Startup

Up and Running

The global healthcare industry is in flux like never before. Not only that, but global equity funding to digital health companies reached $3.67 Once you understand all these points, you can start networking with them. SBIR often offers grants to projects that are deemed risky by the VCs or equity investors. Wrapping up.

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Learn your Austin ABC’s and become a local super-connector

Austin Startup

Alex has helped bring more than $160 million in funding to Texas startups through SBIR, STTR and other government funding programs for companies like Essentium, ICON 3D, and LIFT Aircraft. He’s been programming since he was a kid running some of the first online communities and networked games. STOIKY is his callsign.

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Coronavirus: An open letter to the Austin Startup Community

Austin Startup

As you can imagine, the Capital Factory network is buzzing with ideas and actions. Faced with some of the biggest challenges our global society has ever faced, we need leaders to step forward and innovate our way out of this. We might know about resources you don’t. Isolated in our homes, our community is what connects us together.