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K-Startup Grand Challenge 2022: From stepping stone in Korea to the gateway for Startups to conquer the Asian market
After seven consecutive years of organization, attracting more than 10,000 Startups from 151 countries to participate, with 1,25 billion USD invested, The Korean Government’s K-Startup Grand Challenge program affirms its position as a gateway to help potential Startups conquer the Asian market.
Korea – New Startup hub in Asia
Korea is the 15th largest domestic market in the world with a scale of 736,21 million USD. LTE covers 100% of the Korean territory. The country has not only a favorable geographical position when located in East Asia, next to mainland China, Japan, Hong Kong, and Taiwan but also an active and well-designed Startup ecosystem, attracting investors, accelerators, and incubators worldwide.
The Korean Government is making firm commitments to support the Startup ecosystem with an investment of up to 10 trillion won (estimated 8,7 billion USD). There are currently about 40 Startup accelerators in Korea that provide capital to entrepreneurs in various fields. With such an environment, Korea is becoming the hottest Startup hub in Asia.
K-Startup Grand Challenge 2022 – The golden gate to Asia
Intending to become the leading Startup Center in the region and the world, the Korean Government has organized K-Startup Grand Challenge (KSGC) since 2016 to support foreign Startups who want to expand into the Asian market by using the Korean market as a stepping stone. Over the years, the program has had more than 10,000 applications from 151 countries worldwide, and the total investment is more than 1,5 billion USD. In 2022, the Korea IT Cooperation Center in Hanoi (KICC), which is a representative office of the National IT of Industry Promotion Agency (NIPA), continues to be the unit responsible for implementing the K-Startup Grand Challenge 2022 (KSGC 2022) in Vietnam and Philippines, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Cambodia, Myanmar, Laos, East Timor.
From April 15th, 2022, the KSGC 2022 program will begin to receive applications through https://www.k-startupgc.org/ until the end of May 31st, 2022.
June 7th – 10th, 2022 is the time to review the application.
June 20th – 24th, 2022 will take place the Global Audition.
June 30th, 2022, the best 60 teams worldwide will participate in the accelerator program in Pangyo Technology Valley, Korea, which will officially begin from August 1st to November 15th, 2022 (3.5 months).
The Top 60 Startups will receive support funding up to 11,136 USD/team and present products to investors at the investment fair. After that, the Top 30 Startups will participate in the establishment support program in Korea, which will last for another 3.5 months (with funding up to 11,136 USD/team). On the other hand, the Top 10 Startups will receive financial support totaling up to 320,000 USD.
More than just a competition, KSGC 2022 is a door for Startups to expand to foreign markets, connect with leading corporate and VCs in Asia and to validate their business model.
Who can register to participate?
Startups less than seven years old or Pre-entrepreneur whose representative holds a foreign nationality other than Korea.
Projects and Startups from all fields, including AI, Blockchain, 5G, Big Data, and E-commerce, have the potential to expand their business to the Asian market by using the Korean market as a stepping stone.
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Teletubbies Digital Companions to Launch on the Tezos Blockchain
MetaPals, an AI digital companion platform, is partnering with WildBrain’s beloved Teletubbies to bring together cherished childhood memories and the innovative digital era with the launch of the Teletubbies AI digital companions on 20 April, 2024.
As Teletubbies commemorates its 27th anniversary on 31 March, the collaboration marks the beginning of an exciting array of renowned IPs joining the ‘MetaPals Multiverse’ in 2024. Through the use of AI and blockchain technology powered by Tezos, much loved Tinky Winky, Dipsy, Laa-Laa, Po, and even Noo-Noo have become personalized, evolving digital companions within the MetaPals browser extension game engine.
The Teletubbies characters integrate with users’ daily browsing experience that accompanies users across the web, offering both playful interactions and practical assistance. This technology not only brings these fun characters to life in new, interactive ways, but also helps to enhance the mental well-being of users by fostering a sense of companionship.
Each Teletubbies companion within the MetaPals Multiverse will exhibit unique personality traits, offering users a diverse and dynamic experience. With personalities distributed across 5000+ Teletubby companions along a spectrum, users are guaranteed a one-of-a-kind experience, ensuring enjoyment for all and opportunities to foster new connections with this nostalgic brand.
Max Giammario, CEO of MetaPals, said: “Through this collaboration we’re not just revisiting Teletubbyland, we’re reinventing it for the digital age. By weaving in AI and blockchain, we enable the Teletubbies characters to evolve, interact, and form unique bonds with users, embodying our vision of dynamic digital companionship. With a bit of ‘MetaPals magic’, the Teletubbies are exploring beyond the hills and far away, ready to play, in ways we’ve never imagined.”
Melissa Goodrich, Director, Franchise Strategy at WildBrain, said: “We’re excited to see our colorful quartet come to life in new ways through this unique digital experience for fans. As we celebrate 27 years of the perennially popular Teletubbies franchise, this latest collaboration encapsulates the essence of childhood nostalgia while embracing the limitless possibilities of the digital age.”
Jason Lim, TZ Apac Games Adoption Team for the Tezos Ecosystem, said: “MetaPals will be pioneering the convergence of iconic IPs such as Teletubbies with the limitless possibilities of the Tezos blockchain. I can’t wait to see the magic they are brewing up next.”
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