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

Steve Blank

The previous post described how China built its science and technology infrastructure. This post is about the how the Chinese government engineered technology clusters. Torch has four major parts: Innovation Clusters , Technology Business Incubators (TBIs), Seed Funding (Innofund) and Venture Guiding Fund.

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

Steve Blank

The previous post described how China built its science and technology infrastructure. This post is about the how the Chinese government engineered technology clusters. Torch has four major parts: Innovation Clusters , Technology Business Incubators (TBIs), Seed Funding (Innofund) and Venture Guiding Fund.

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Free money for your impact tech startup

David Teten

You’ve decided to launch a technology-enabled startup with a positive social impact! Nearly every major Silicon Valley venture-capital firm has now invested in a B Corp ; maybe you will be one of them! Winners get $7000, a round-trip ticket to Silicon Valley, access to world-class mentorship, and more.”.

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The Rise of Chinese Venture Capital – (Part 3 of 5)

Steve Blank

The first post described how China built a science and technology infrastructure to support advanced weapons systems development. This post is about the rise of Chinese venture capital and how it helped build the countries entrepreneurial ecosystem. The Rise of Chinese Venture Capital. Like the U.S.

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The Rise of Chinese Venture Capital – (Part 3 of 5)

Steve Blank

The first post described how China built a science and technology infrastructure to support advanced weapons systems development. This post is about the rise of Chinese venture capital and how it helped build the countries entrepreneurial ecosystem. The Rise of Chinese Venture Capital. Like the U.S.

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Lessons for the DoD – From Ukraine and China

Steve Blank

National Security is Now Dependent on Commercial Technology. Drone technology was initially only available to national governments and militaries but is now democratized to low price points and available as internet purchases. They’re not the only startup in this fight. In the U.S., China – Civil/Military Fusion.

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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 was also born here and went to UT Austin before heading out to Silicon Valley for a stint. STOIKY is his callsign.

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