Plug and Play International Acceleration Program

The Plug and Play Acceleration Program is a 3 month program designed to provide international startups a structured way to access the resources of Silicon Valley. This program is intended for entrepreneurs who are looking to understand their company’s potential in Silicon Valley, while also exploring business development, investment, mentorship and strategic partnership opportunities.

University Workshop: During the first week of the program, companies will participate in a 3-day workshop that is designed to introduce entrepreneurs to the Silicon Valley ecosystem and business environment. These sessions will provide an overview of Silicon Valley and cover topics including Funding Process, Pitching Workshops, Startup Case Studies and Legal, Tax and Accounting Implications. Participants will also have the opportunity to network with entrepreneurs from the Plug and Play community who have successfully raised venture funding and/or sold a company.

Accelerator: During the 3-month program, companies will have structured access to the strategic resources of Plug and Play, including fund-raising opportunities through direct introductions to VCs and other investors, business development opportunities through our corporate and technology partners as well as coaching and mentoring opportunities through our network of advisors.

EXPO: Plug & Play holds several major events per year, including the quarterly showcase EXPO and industry or sector focused events (E.g. Mobile or Smart Grid). Each event draws crowds of over 500 including up to 100 VCs, Corporate and Angel Investors. Each company will have a reserved opportunity to take part in one of the EXPO or showcase events through pitching and demo opportunities. Additionally, participants will be included in pitching workshops with experts in the weeks before to fine-tune their presentations.

Membership: During the term of the program, companies receive a basic Plug & Play Membership which includes:

• Full Service Office Space: Each company will be provided with a dedicated semi-open office space for 1-2 employees. This includes front desk and reception service, conference room use (16hrs/month), internet connection and shared phone/fax/copy facilities (usage charged)
• Networking Events: Free access to all Plug and Play community events (including monthly Community Meetings, CEO Talks, EXPO events, Mentorship Sessions). Events at Plug and Play provide a platform for companies to explore collaboration and strategic opportunities with other members and partners
• Professional Service Partners: Access to Plug and Play service partners in areas including Legal, Intellectual Property, Accounting, Immigration, Human Resources, Banking and User Experience
• Additional Services: Companies will have access to other on-site services including IT support, top-tier data-center and talent acquisition/recruiting

Fees

If accepted into the program, fees are as follows: