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

Steve Blank

I just spent a few weeks in Japan and China on a book tour for the Japanese and Chinese versions of the Startup Owners Manual. The previous post described how China built its science and technology infrastructure. This post is about the how the Chinese government engineered technology clusters. All the usual caveats apply.

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Grant Applications Often Provide Early-Stage Funding

Startup Professionals Musings

A critical stage for most first-time entrepreneurs is getting their idea developed into at least a prototype to validate their technology. Specifically, I often point to the NSF or the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program for high-tech startups. Expect regular audits of your project and spending.

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

Steve Blank

I just spent a few weeks in Japan and China on a book tour for the Japanese and Chinese versions of the Startup Owners Manual. The previous post described how China built its science and technology infrastructure. This post is about the how the Chinese government engineered technology clusters. All the usual caveats apply.

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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! I’m now researching non-dilutive funding for Action Tank , a startup I’m gestating to “Make America Functional Again”.

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100 Startups Join Forces with Air Force Stakeholders at Inaugural Spark Collider Event

Austin Startup

On August 14–15, the Air Force, through AFWERX , hosted a two-day Spark Collider event at Capital Factory to bring newly awarded 19.2 SBIR Phase I companies together with relevant Air Force and venture capital stakeholders. What does SBIR Phase I mean, exactly?

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

Steve Blank

I just spent a few weeks in Japan and China on a book tour for the Japanese and Chinese versions of the Startup Owners Manual. The first post described how China built a science and technology infrastructure to support advanced weapons systems development. 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

I just spent a few weeks in Japan and China on a book tour for the Japanese and Chinese versions of the Startup Owners Manual. The first post described how China built a science and technology infrastructure to support advanced weapons systems development. The Rise of Chinese Venture Capital. Like the U.S.