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.
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.
Austria - Advantage Austria
ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA, with its more than 110 offices in over 70 countries, provides a broad range of intelligence and business development services for both Austrian companies and their international business partners.
Brazil - Oxigênio Aceleradora
Oxigênio Aceleradora is a startup accelerator created by Porto Seguro in partnership with Plug and Play Tech Center.
Brazil - ABDI
ABDI is the Brazilian’s government only intelligence agency for the productive sector and plays a tremendous role in bringing innovation and competitiveness to the country’s industries.
Italy - ASTER
ASTER works in collaboration with enterprises, universities, research centres and institutions for the development of the innovation ecosystem of Emilia-Romagna.
Korea - KIC
Korea Innovation Center is a premier center and home to the most influential and well-funded companies around the globe, as well as promising and innovative startups in Korea.
Luxembourg - Government of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
Luxembourg’s research and innovation policy aims to stimulate competitiveness and economic growth.
Taiwan - ITRI
ITRI has played a vital role in transforming Taiwan’s economy from a labor-intensive industry to a high-tech industry.
Taiwan - NARLabs
NARLabs serves as a platform to align upstream and downstream segments along the continuum, which will be one of the crucial aspects in Taiwan’s transformation process.
Taiwan - TIEC
The Taiwan Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center (TIEC)focuses on establishing links between Taiwanese startup teams with entrepreneurs, venture capital firms and accelerators.
Turkey - Bilkent Cyberpark
Cyberpark’s vision is being a center of attraction and a technology base that inspires entrepreneurs.
Our International Team.
Jupe Tan
Managing Partner, APAC
<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
Manager, International & Government Relations
<p>Christian is the Manager of International & Government Relations for our International department.</p>
Inhee Choi
Operations Associate
<p>Associate, International Operations</p>
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