👵🧠🦾 AI & Robotics for Aging Population in Asia and the Pacific

Asian Development Bank (ADB) have launched an Innovation Challenge to harness the power of AI and robotics to transform aging into thriving across Asia! 🌏👵🤖

We invite startups, researchers, and technology providers to develop groundbreaking solutions in the following areas:
- Health and Wellbeing: AI for early diagnosis, remote patient monitoring, emotional support.
- Long-Term Care and Support: Assistive robots, fall detection, dementia care, elder abuse prevention.
- Social Connection and Engagement: AI-driven companionship robots, cognitive stimulation.
- Mobility and Independence: Assistive robots, smart home technologies, autonomous transport.
- Workforce Inclusion and Participation: AI-powered training for caregivers and the elderly.

Why Join?
- Make a Real Impact: Develop solutions to enhance the lives of the elderly in Asia.
- US$75,000 Pilot Opportunity: The winning team will pilot their solution in a selected Asian country.
- Network, Mentorship, and Support: Access mentorship from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and industry experts.
- Visibility and Recognition: Showcase your innovative solutions on a global platform.

Join us in making a difference and transforming aging into thriving!
Submit your application by September 30, 2024 via this link: https://challenges.adb.org/en/challenges/ai4aging

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🇹🇷 Istanbul Youth Summit, organized by the Youth Break the Boundaries Foundation!
Win a Fully Funded Seat!
Join us in Istanbul from February 17-20, 2025, for an unforgettable experience of leadership, innovation, and global networking.
Event Details:
• Main Theme: Empowering Youth Leaders to Drive Sustainable Change for a Brighter Future
• Sub-Theme Options:
1. [SDG 3] Good Health and Well-being
2. [SDG 4] Quality Education
3. [SDG 8] Decent Work and Economic Growth
4. [SDG 13] Climate Action
5. [SDG 16] Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
• Location: Istanbul, Turkiye
• Age: 15-40 years
• No IELTS/TOEFL is required
• Registration Deadline: September 30, 2024
📑 Program Highlights:
• International Youth Summit
• Global Panel Discussion
• Competition on Social Projects and Sustainability
• Cultural Performance
• Awarding Ceremony
• Worldwide Networking
Having Trouble Verifying Your Account?
Resend the verification email or use "Forgot Password."
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For inquiries:
WhatsApp: +62 851-7338-6622 or Contact YBB Admin
Email: ybb.worldyouthfest@gmail.com
Instagram: @istanbulyouthsummit
We can't wait to welcome you to Istanbul!

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🎯REDBULL BASEMENT with 🇯🇵 TOKIO TRIP & 🇺🇲 SILICON VALLEY TRAINING

Red Bull Basement empowers innovative thinkers to develop and launch ideas, accelerated by AI technology. Submit your application now for a chance to gain mentorship and network with industry leaders at the World Final in Tokyo this December 2025.
The Red Bull Basement World Final Winner will receive an all-expenses-paid trip to Silicon Valley and Los Angeles in 2025, including personalized mentorship from Plug and Play VC and opportunities to connect with top industry leaders. To participate, select your country below and apply

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🇧🇷🇷🇺🇮🇳🇨🇳🇿🇦 BRICS Solutions Awards

3rd Award is a unique opportunity for innovators from BRICS nations—Brazil, Russia, Kazakhstan, India, China, and expanded to include Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, UAE, and South Africa—to showcase their groundbreaking projects on a global stage.

Why Participate?
- 🚀 Win cash prizes and exclusive grants to develop your project.
- 🌍 Gain international recognition as a "Creator of the Future."
- ✈️ Enjoy a trip to Moscow for the award ceremony and gala dinner, all expenses paid by the organizers!

Who Can Apply?
- 👉 Innovators, students, entrepreneurs, startups, and organizations with impactful projects.

Info bricsawards.tech/

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🤔 Imagine Cup Student Innovator Series

Join for the Microsoft Student Innovator Series to start your journey in the Imagine Cup, Microsoft’s global technology competition for student founders. Find the sessions that best suit your preferred language and time zone.

This exciting program offers a range of events designed to help you learn how to turn your idea into a minimum viable product (MVP). Industry experts will inspire you with real world stories, quick start guides, and tips and tactics to support your competition journey.

Events will focus on what it takes to be successful in the Imagine Cup. You'll learn how to build AI-driven solutions and how to activate benefits within Microsoft for Startups Founder Hub, including industry-leading AI services, increased credits with fewer restrictions, and essential tools.
Register for free

Series resources:
Register for the 2025 Imagine Cup for a chance to win $100,000 USD and a mentoring session with Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella imaginecup.microsoft.com/
Sign up for Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub to start building your idea on the Microsoft Cloud developer.microsoft.com/en-us/reactor/series/S-1386
Skill up on Microsoft Learn Student Hub to unlock your potential with the latest AI resources learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/student-hub/
Join our Student Community on Discord to seek technical help, find teammates, and connect with Imagine Cup participants discord.com/invite/microsoft-student-developer-community-1151306789405589615?utm_source=startup.vg

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🏁 Kickoff "Microsoft Imagine Cup" & 8 webinars about student startup competition with 100k$ prize & personal mentorship by MS CEO Satya Nadella

Explore and innovate with AI all while accelerating your startup with the MSFT Student Innovator Series!

From kicking off the ImagineCup.Microsoft.com to diving into Azure AI, opportunities to learn are endless.

Register to the starting session 01.10.2024 at 9pm (Almaty time)
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🚀 LaunchX Awards – Empowering Young Entrepreneurs!

Do you have an innovative business idea? The LaunchX Awards is your chance to present your startup concepts to experienced judges, receive mentorship, funding opportunities, and resources to grow your business. Showcase your creativity, problem-solving, and leadership in the entrepreneurial space.

1st Place Wins
- $5,000 Cash
- $2,500 LaunchX Summer Program Scholarship
- AwardX Trophy
- LinkedIn Badges

All Finalists
- $1,000 LaunchX Summer Program Scholarship
- LinkedIn Badges

Submissions must be for companies or company pitches by high school students.

Apply till the 1st of November 2024 award.launchx.com/?&utm_source=startup.vg

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Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub.
Welcome Day by Gabriela de Queiroz, Principal Cloud Advocate Manager, Microsoft

Hub helps startups accelerate their innovation with essential tools and expert guidance. Join us for this deep dive tailored specifically for students and learn how to activate your benefits, access industry-leading AI models and Azure credits, receive technical support and more! Kickstart your startup journey and build a minimum viable product (MVP) – just in time for the 2025 Imagine Cup

29 October, 2024 | 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM (UTC+05:00) Ashgabat, Tashkent, Almaty time

https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/reactor/events/23625/?&utm_source=startup.vg

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Google's Women Techmakers presents She Builds AI is happening now!

🛠️ Develop an AI-powered solution to address gender equity challenges around the world, as outlined in UN Sustainable Development Goal 5

🗓️ Submissions are due November 13th

💰 $40k in prizes

1️⃣ Check in to ⁠she-builds-ai-with-women-techma… to unlock the hackathon's support channels.

2️⃣ Register now! 👉 https://bit.ly/shebuildsai24discord?&utm_source=startup.vg or
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🇸🇦 Accelerator in Saudi Arabia for startups from Central Asia and the Caucasus!

In partnership with Plug and Play Middle East’s top-tier team, with years of expertise in the MENA region, 15 selected startups will gain direct access to Saudi’s IT giants, including major corporations, venture funds, and key business partners.

And here’s the kicker: the most promising projects will be guaranteed investment from Tumar.vc Venture Fund.

Project stages: Mature (Seed / Post Seed and later), Tech companies that found PMF in their home region and are ready to scale in MENA.

This is your chance to scale in one of the fastest-growing markets in the world! 🌍✨

Apply to "Al-Farabi ScaleUp Accelerator" via the link alfarabihub.com/acceleration_program?&utm_source=startup.vg

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Central Asian Startup Forum at Tashkent
2024.11.13
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On November 13, the Central Asian Startup Forum in Tashkent will host a Startup Battle, where startup projects from Central Asian countries will be pitching.

The top 10 startups that successfully pass the selection process will be invited to Tashkent, where they will have the opportunity to present their projects to leading venture capital funds from the region (PnP, Domino Ventures, AloqaVentures, etc.) and compete for exciting prizes (laptops, tablets, etc.).

All travel expenses to Tashkent (flight and accommodation) will be covered by the organizers.

The deadline for applications: October 29.

Presentation language: English.

When selecting startups, special attention will be given to the team, traction, and scalability of the project.

Apply till 29.10.2024 via forms.gle/SFcboCxEDzSrEYQo8
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Подробнее ca-startupforum.org/

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Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub Welcome Day

Celebrate the launch of the new season and learn about the 2025 Imagine Cup, Microsoft's premier global technology competition for student founders. Attendees will gain insights into the competition's structure, goals, and benefits, and learn how to participate and succeed. Key highlights will also include demos on how to implement AI into your solution, how to utilize ideation frameworks to help you structure your ideas and how to get to a minimum viable product. Register here for the 2025 Imagine Cup Kickoff in Spanish. Additional Resources: Learn more and register for the 2025 Imagine Cup. Explore the latest AI resources on the Microsoft Learn Student Hub. Sign up for Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub to start building your idea on the Microsoft Cloud. Join our Student Community on Discord to connect with fellow students, mentors, and Microsoft employees.

Format: Livestream
Topic: Personal and Business Development
Language: English

Oct 29 Tuesday 2024
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM (UTC+05:00)

https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/reactor/events/23625/?&utm_source=startup.vg

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Global Student Entreprenership Awards by EO
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⭐ Google for Startups Cloud Program is calling all startuppers! Join the program!

Exciting news, our friends at Google for Startups Cloud have just released a new video! 📽️

The Google for Startups Cloud Program offers tech startups up to $250K in GCP credits, plus tailored engineering support - and much more
Interested? Learn more by watching youtu.be/P36YFXaUJM0 video or reading online info cloud.google.com/startup

If you have additional questions, please email cloudstartupsupport@google.com

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💃85k$ Aurora Tech Award, inDrive's annual prize for women founders of IT startups with prizes:

Requirements
✔️ Be founded or co-founded and led by a woman
✔️ Have a functional prototype of a product (MVP)
✔️ Fit in the investment limit of $4 million in funding, including the seed round
✔️ Be less than 5 years old

Cash prizes for an extended winners list
First prize $30 000
Second prize $20 000
Third prize $15 000
Fourth prize $10 000
Fifth prize $10 000

Deadline 2024.11.20
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👩‍🦰 Calling All Female-Led Startups 🚀

Invest Day for Big Sky Capital—an exclusive opportunity to pitch your innovative projects to a leading VC fund championing women in tech.
Organized by Astana Hub, in collaboration with High Tech Park and KSSDA from Kyrgyzstan and IT Park Uzbekistan

📌 Who can apply:
• Female-led startups
• Projects with MVP or higher
•Female co-founded startups
All pitch decks must be submitted in English.

🗓Application deadline: December 6, 2024

Don’t miss your chance to connect with investors and secure funding to scale your venture

2024.12.06
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🇬🇪➡️🇺🇸 Demo Day of FUTURELAB, an accelerator for Georgian startups with products focused on the U.S. market. 12 December (7:30 PM GET / 8:30 AM PDT) - ZOOM
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🇪🇪🇹🇷 How to become a Successful VC by Gunce Onur from Startup Wise Guys
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2024.12.12 в 17:00 GMT+5 (Thursday)

Webinar: "How to Become a Successful International Venture Capitalist: Strategy, Partnerships, and Management"

Gunce Onur is a General Partner at Startup Wise Guys, a leading early stage venture capital fund in Eastern Europe with over 450 portfolio companies.

Experience and achievements:

- From 2016 to 2018, she worked at Keiretsu Forum Angel Investor Network, where she helped 12 startups raise over $3 million in angel investments

- Managed a portfolio of 60 startups in the StartersHub Early Stage fund in 2018-2019

- Since 2019, she has been part of the Startup Wise Guys team, and since 2021, she has invested in 136 startups as a general partner

- Has a degree in chemical engineering and computer science, and has successfully completed the VC Unlocked program from 500 Global and Stanford University

- Organizes master classes and Venture Capital Academies to support entrepreneurs and investors, and advises new venture funds in emerging markets

Register at BGlobal.vc/vctalks?&utm_source=startup.vg

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Startup Grind SG Global Pitch Battle
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Apply now for the opportunity to compete in your local Chapter Pitch Battle, held between January 13-16, 2025.

We are looking for tech-driven and scalable companies.

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The Pitch Battle is presented by Notion for Startups and Builder.ai

Notion for Startups:
Get up to 6 months free of Notion Plus with unlimited AI to start and scale your company with one tool! Thousands of startups use Notion as their connected workspace for everything from fundraising to engineering specs to new hire onboarding. Apply here, select SG Pitch Battle from the partner list, and include our partner code NotionXSGP ntn.so/sgpitch

Builder.ai:
Builder.ai, in partnership with Startup Grind, are offering you the opportunity to win app development worth $40k. You’ll also gain the exclusive resources, mentorship and incredible platform you’d need to turn your innovative idea into a successful business. There are five runner-up prizes of VIP prototypes worth $2,500 builder.ai/events/dreambuilder25

Apply ASAP 2025.01.13-16
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📢 Calling All Changemakers!

Got an incredible startup or idea that the world needs to see? This is your moment to shine! 🌟

Submit your ideas NOW! The deadline is February 5, 2025, and we can't wait to see what you’ve got in store. Don’t miss this opportunity to make an impact—apply today!

The countdown has started, and we’re excited to witness some truly mind-blowing ideas. Let’s make it happen! 🚀

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