International
Plug and Play’s International Program bridges the gap between countries around the world and Silicon Valley. We work with international government agencies, technology incubators, and universities, to source, identify, and accelerate the most promising startups from various global ecosystems.
International Accelerator
A soft landing in Silicon Valley for international entrepreneurs.
Our International Accelerator is a 3-month immersion into the Silicon Valley ecosystem and is designed to enable high-tech startups to explore business development, fundraising, and other strategic opportunities. Startups will be exposed to our extensive network of corporate, technology and investment partners as well as mentors and advisors.
Our program elements.
Innovation Platforms
Startups in the International Accelerator program have access to the resources specific to each of our 14 industry-themed innovation platforms. In certain cases, startups will be able to take advantage of the International program as a springboard into joining one of the verticals.
Mentorship and Coaching
Each startup is matched with a dedicated mentor from our pool of Executives in Residence who will help with business coaching and advice.
Fundraising
Startups have access to PnP's strategic resources including fundraising opportunities through direct intros to VCs, corporate venture capital, or angel investor groups.
Why join?
- A bridge to Silicon Valley for your startups.
- We connect international startups to our network of 220+ large corporations and 180 VCs, all actively scouting for innovation.
- We give our partners an impactful footprint in Silicon Valley, access to an unparalleled global innovation and technology platform, and opportunities to create synergies with other governments, large corporations, investors, and startups.
Our international partners.
Our international team.
Jupe Tan
Managing Partner, APAC/ SVP, International
<p>Jupe is overall responsible for international initiatives at Plug and Play, which includes the Plug and Play Accelerator programs for international startups as well as partnerships with multi-national corporations and governments from around the world. He also drives the international expansion and other strategic initiatives for Plug and Play.</p><p>Plug and Play International has accelerated more than 300 startups from around the world in Silicon Valley and has launched programs and activities in Singapore, Canada, Spain, Russia and Germany. Plug and Play has also invested in over 50 international startups globally. 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. Jupe has led Plug and Play’s investments in ThoughtBuzz, First Meta and Zukami.</p><p>Jupe holds a BA in Economics from National University of Singapore.</p>
Megan Ramies
Senior Manager, International & Government Relations
<p>Megan is the Senior Manager of International & Government Relations for the Plug and Play International department.</p>
Christian Knipfer
Senior Manager, International & Government Relations
<p>Christian is the Senior Manager of International & Government Relations for our International department.</p>
Inhee Choi
Operations Associate, International & Government Relations
<p>Associate, International Operations</p>
Explore our innovation platforms.
Fintech
Insurtech
Internet of Things
Brand & Retail
Mobility
Health
Supply Chain & Logistics
Food & Beverage
Travel & Hospitality
Energy & Sustainability
New Materials & Packaging
Cybersecurity
Real Estate & Construction
Enterprise 2.0
Smart Cities
Safetytech
Global Locations
Startup Camp
International
Cleveland
New York
BNP Paribas-Plug and Play
Lafayette-Plug and Play
Fashion for Good
Retailtech Hub
Startup Autobahn
Abu Dhabi
Japan
Vapetech