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China’s Torch Program – the glow that can light the world (Part 2 of 5)

Steve Blank

This enabled Torch to evolve with China’s rapidly global economy. It did so by building a national network of a 1,000+ Productivity Promotion Centers. government’s SBIR and STTR programs. Set up in 1999, Innofund offers grants ($150 – $250K), loan interest subsidies and equity investment. Innovation Clusters.

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Free money for your impact tech startup

David Teten

And of course, effectively all venture capitalists are going to require some equity for their investment. I emphasize my focus here is organizations which are backing for-profit companies and do not take equity. I suggest start by looking at the many programs offered by the Fortune 500’s startup networks. Summit Fellows.

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China’s Torch Program – the glow that can light the world (Part 2 of 5)

Steve Blank

This enabled Torch to evolve with China’s rapidly global economy. It did so by building a national network of a 1,000+ Productivity Promotion Centers. government’s SBIR and STTR programs. Set up in 1999, Innofund offers grants ($150 – $250K), loan interest subsidies and equity investment. Innovation Clusters.

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How to Build a Healthcare Startup

Up and Running

The global healthcare industry is in flux like never before. Not only that, but global equity funding to digital health companies reached $3.67 Once you understand all these points, you can start networking with them. SBIR often offers grants to projects that are deemed risky by the VCs or equity investors.

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Learn your Austin ABC’s and become a local super-connector

Austin Startup

Alex has helped bring more than $160 million in funding to Texas startups through SBIR, STTR and other government funding programs for companies like Essentium, ICON 3D, and LIFT Aircraft. He’s been programming since he was a kid running some of the first online communities and networked games. STOIKY is his callsign.

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