Global Overseas Acceleration & Learning
Empowering international organizations to promote economic development through innovation, internationalization and entrepreneurship support.
Startup Internationalization
and Market Access to Asia and the US for entrepreneurs at any stage
Institutional Education
On Innovation, Industry Trends and Startup Support
Accelerating your ecosystem
Connecting you to industry, public sector and thought leaders around the world Bringing the Silicon-Valley mindset to your doorstep
Startup Internationalization and Market Access
Startups graduating from our program…
- Hire 5 employees on average in the two subsequent years of the program
- Have a 25% higher chance of surviving the first two year after the company has been founded
International Accelerator
Plug and Play’s International Accelerator Program bridges the gap between countries around the world and the most important world markets. We work with international government agencies, technology incubators, and universities, to source, identify, and accelerate the most promising startups from various global ecosystems.
Attraction
Attract the best and brightest startups from around the world to Silicon Valley.
Adaptation
Provide a soft landing for international entrepreneurs into the unique Silicon Valley ecosystem.
Acceleration
Provide the tools and environment that international startups need to get to the next level.
Program elements
Workshops & Seminars
1:1 Mentoring & coaching
Co-working space
Fundraising
Networking & Events
Innovation Platforms
Pitch Opportunities & Polishing
Business Development
Workshops
We provide world-class startup education, designed to introduce entrepreneurs to the Silicon Valley (or Asian market) ecosystem and business environment.
Topics include: funding process, pitching workshops, go-to-market strategies, startup case studies, and information on legal, tax, and accounting.
Business Development
Startups will have access to strategic resources including fundraising opportunities with venture capital, corporate venture capital or angel investor groups and business development within our 16 industry-specific innovation platforms
Pitch opportunities
Showcase and Expo Event Participation
1:1 Business Development Coaching
Access to networking opportunities such as meetups or industry-focussed events
Potential introductions to venture teams, corporates and investors
Fundraising opportunities
Mentorship
Each startup will be matched to a dedicated mentor from our pool of Executives in Residence who will help with business coaching and advice. Additional 1:1 support will be provided by the International Team and professional trainers.
Maria Pienaar
Pienaar Consulting
Aditya Palande
McAfee
Steve Adelman
Advisor and Investor
David Barron
Startup Advisor
Bow Rodgers
Vet-Tech
Henry Sang
HP Labs
Philip Engelhard
PhilQuo Ventures
Stephanie Jacobs
Executive in Residence
Jean-Claude Junqua
Executive in Residence
Afsaneh Naimollah
Executive in Residence
Thierry Schang
Executive in Residence
Georg Zembacher
Toyota Tsusho NEXTY Electronics and Business Angel
Institutional Education
Drawing from 10+ years experience of working in close partnerships with government organizations, we are ready to share some of our learnings with those who are dedicated to promote innovation and entrepreneurship in their organization or ecosystem.
Next GOAL
1-week educational program on how to build and successfully manage innovation ecosystems
Workshops
You are planning to bring an innovation strategy to your organization, e.g. with intrapreneurship? You would like to utilize the entrepreneurial talent in your country to drive innovation and create jobs?
We offer workshops with leading domain experts to meet your needs for organizational education.
Growing your ecosystem
Take your ecosystem or initiative to the global level
- A branded presence at our Silicon Valley campus
- Online channels to promote innovation-related activities and announcements.
Connect with other innovation leaders
- Meet public institutions, NGOs, corporates, investors and startups
- Network at our 700+ events worldwide every year
Bringing the Silicon Valley mindset to you
- Local workshops with your community
- Startup Bootcamps
- Startup Selection Events with experienced Plug and Play venture associates
Current partners
Testimonial
Plug and Play is the World’s best accelerator that caters to meaningful corporate pilot programs and encompasses almost all verticals of every industry. Silicon Valley comes closer to you so easily with Plug and Play as a partner. As a foreign government agency for startups, Plug and Play has been a resourceful and reliable platform promoting exponential growth of all our participating startups. It was such a joy to work with them.
- Jin-Hong Park, Managing Director Korean Innovation Center, Silicon Valley -
Our Team for Global Overseas Acceleration & Learning
Jupe Tan
Managing Partner, APAC/ SVP, GOAL
<p>Jupe is overall responsible for Plug and Play’s Asia Pacific operations with a focus on Southeast Asia. He joined Plug and Play in 2008 and was responsible for starting its first international accelerator program in Silicon Valley and also led its early expansion into Europe, Latin America and Asia.</p><p>Plug and Play APAC works with multinational corporations, conglomerates and government agencies in Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand and the Philippines. Prior to Plug and Play, Jupe worked for National University of Singapore (NUS) as Program Director of NUS College in Silicon Valley, where he was responsible for managing the Silicon Valley operations for NUS. </p><p>Jupe holds a BA in Economics from National University of Singapore.</p>
Natalia Olson-Urtecho
Director, Governments
<p data-block-key="qukak">Natalia Olson-Urtecho is a serial entrepreneur, public policy expert & urban planner. She is the Government Director at Plug and Play. Appointed to the U.S. Innovation Advisory Board to advise Congress and the White House on competitiveness and innovation. She served in the Obama Administration as the SBA Regional Administrator.</p>
Alfredo Gomez Soria
Manager, Global Corporate Partnerships
<p data-block-key="qpao4">Alfredo has led Plug and Play Corporate & Institutional Partnerships for continental Europe since 2019. Based out of Germany, he works to connect leading corporations with the best-in-class startups to obtain pilots and explore strategic investment opportunities. Together with Plug and Play government's team, Alfredo supports and empowers international organizations, ministries, institutions, and governments to promote FDI and economic development through innovation, internationalization, and entrepreneurship support.</p>