IBM launches programme for Asean entrepreneurs

Facilitated by IBM, the exclusive event  is designed to identify early stage entrepreneurs who are developing business ventures that align with IBM Smarter Planet vision. 

SmartCamp KickStart events are part of IBM’s Global Entrepreneur Programme. The events bring together startup companies with technology experts, venture capitalists and serial entrepreneurs for mentoring and development.   Participating companies will have access to support and resources in terms of products, people, and promotion. 

Applications for SmartCamp KickStart Singapore are now open across ASEAN countries and will close on August 24, 2012. Finalists will be announced on August 31, 2012  and will be asked to present their business idea in front of a panel of IT experts at the SmartCamp KickStart event in Singapore on September 10, 2012.  The ASEAN winner will receive 12 weeks of mentorship from IBM, as well as the chance to progress to the Asia SmartCamp event in Beijing on 24 September 2012. The selected finalist of the Beijing stage will then go on to the IBM SmartCamp Global Finals to vie for the top spot as IBM Entrepreneur of the Year.

IBM has been searching around the world and now in ASEAN for the best and brightest startup companies. To help build a smarter planet, through the SmartCamp programme  we would like to help these startups get to market faster and at the same time, provide IBM clients access to  the latest  

In 2010 and 2011, 20 SmartCamp events were held around the world. In each location, five finalists were selected for a one to two day event to network with 25 world-class entrepreneurs, investors, and industry experts. Since the inception of SmartCamps, start-ups have received more than US$60 Million in venture capital funding. The story of three former participants are showcased here in the “Meet the Entrepreneurs” video - https://www-304.ibm.com/partnerworld/wps/servlet/ContentHandler/isv_com_smp_smartcamp_events. 

IBM has a deep commitment to the entrepreneurial community. Since launching the IBM Global Entrepreneur initiative in 2010, IBM has helped launch more than 500 new businesses in key areas such as green energy, health care and transportation. 

IBM VC Group professionals work with nearly 300 VC firms and have broadened beyond the Silicon Valley area to more than 30 countries with a focus on key initiatives such as cloud computing and analytics. 

 

 

For application on the SmartCamp for all countries in ASEAN, visit: 

http://www.f6s.com/ibmsmartcampsingaporesept10th#programs/ajax-application