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2022

Shinhan Squarebridge Daejeon Ignition by 500 Global

This 16-week program was designed to support South Korean rising tech talents who aspire to solve global challenges with their tech solutions and are looking to start their entrepreneurial ventures in Daejeon, South Korea.
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Transform your ideas into a functioning business

This program was specifically developed to meet the needs of aspiring entrepreneurs by helping them find the right co-founders, validate their business ideas through experimentation, and accelerate knowledge through world-class programming and mentorship.

Build a founding team

Get to know fellow participants through the team formation portion of the program. Exchange ideas, build community, and develop teams with a shared vision of the future.

World-class programming with real-world case studies

Learn real-life examples from successful Korean and global founders who will share their experiences and knowledge on how to run a successful tech startup.

Tailored mentorship based on your needs

Receive 1:1 mentorship and guidance from experienced mentors who’ve coached some of the best startups around the world that help you develop new skills and knowledge.

Program overview

This program targets startups in the following industries: Maritime, Industry 4.0, Energy, Seaport Operations, Logistics, Shipping, Drones, Procurement Technology, HR, and Cyber Security

Pre-requisites

Startup Criteria

We looked for startups that met the following criteria:

  • Seed or Post-Seed stage and Israel-based
  • Working with a ready MVP in the maritime technology space
  • Able to commit to PoC and the entire duration of the program

The program Fee for Phase 1 is $35,000 per startup, excluding travel expenses. This fee covers the comprehensive support, mentorship, and resources provided throughout Phase 1.

By completing Phase 1, startups is expected to gain valuable insights, refine their strategies, and make informed decisions for successful market expansion.

Step 1

Submit

Once applications open, we'll share the dates to submit your application as well as the deadline.

The program Fee for Phase 1 is $35,000 per startup, excluding travel expenses. This fee covers the comprehensive support, mentorship, and resources provided throughout Phase 1.

By completing Phase 1, startups is expected to gain valuable insights, refine their strategies, and make informed decisions for successful market expansion.

Step 2

Review

The 500 Global team reviews all applications carefully. We will reach out to schedule an interview if there is a potential fit. Shortlisted companies will also subsequently need to complete the tender process required by Ashdod Port prior to selection.

The program Fee for Phase 1 is $35,000 per startup, excluding travel expenses. This fee covers the comprehensive support, mentorship, and resources provided throughout Phase 1.

By completing Phase 1, startups is expected to gain valuable insights, refine their strategies, and make informed decisions for successful market expansion.

Step 3

Decision

We will respond with a decision prior to the program launch.

The program Fee for Phase 1 is $35,000 per startup, excluding travel expenses. This fee covers the comprehensive support, mentorship, and resources provided throughout Phase 1.

By completing Phase 1, startups is expected to gain valuable insights, refine their strategies, and make informed decisions for successful market expansion.

Disclaimer

THIS PROGRAM IS OPERATED BY 500 STARTUPS INCUBATOR, L.L.C (TOGETHER WITH ITS AFFILIATES, “500 GLOBAL”). ALL CONTENT PROVIDED IN THIS WEBPAGE IS PROVIDED FOR GENERAL INFORMATIONAL OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. 500 GLOBAL MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS AS TO THE ACCURACY OF INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS WEBPAGE. WHILE 500 GLOBAL HAS TAKEN REASONABLE STEPS TO ENSURE THAT THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS WEBPAGE IS ACCURATE AND UP-TO-DATE, NO LIABILITY CAN BE ACCEPTED FOR ANY ERROR OR OMISSIONS. NOTHING IN THE CONTENT DELIVERED THROUGH THIS PROGRAM SHALL CONSTITUTE OR IS INTENDED TO CONSTITUTE LEGAL, TAX OR INVESTMENT ADVICE BY 500 GLOBAL (INCLUDING INVESTMENT ADVICE AS DEFINED IN THE U.S. INVESTMENT ADVISERS ACT OF 1940). THIS WEBSITE IS UPDATED AS OF MAY 2022. THIS IS A NON-INVESTMENT PROGRAM, AND PARTICIPATION IN THE PROGRAM DOES NOT INCLUDE OR GUARANTEE AN INVESTMENT FROM 500 GLOBAL, OR ITS RESPECTIVE AFFILIATES. HOWEVER, PARTICIPATION IN THE PROGRAM DOES NOT PRECLUDE 500 GLOBAL AND ITS AFFILIATES FROM CONSIDERING FUTURE INVESTMENTS IN A PARTICIPATING COMPANY. ALL THIRD PARTY LINKS IN THIS PAGE HAVE NOT BEEN INDEPENDENTLY VERIFIED BY 500 GLOBAL AND THE INCLUSIONS OF SUCH LINKS SHOULD NOT BE INTERPRETED AS AN ENDORSEMENT OR CONFIRMATION OF THE CONTENT WITHIN.


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