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The Standards, Productivity and Innovation Board (SPRING Singapore) used to be a statutory board under the Ministry of Trade and Industry of Singapore. It was also the national standards and conformance body, tasked with developing and promoting internationally-recognized standards and quality assurance infrastructure.In April 2018, SPRING Singapore and International Enterprise Singapore were merged to form a single agency, Enterprise Singapore, a government agency championing enterprise development.
The Standards, Productivity and Innovation Board (SPRING Singapore) used to be a statutory board under the Ministry of Trade and Industry of Singapore. It was also the national standards and conformance body, tasked with developing and promoting internationally-recognized standards and quality assurance infrastructure.In April 2018, SPRING Singapore and International Enterprise Singapore were merged to form a single agency, Enterprise Singapore, a government agency championing enterprise development.
Scottish Enterprise, a public arm of the Scottish Government, facilitates investments and economic growth of businesses in the eastern, central, and southern areas of Scotland. Led by Chairman Bob Keiller, Scottish Enterprise fulfills the objectives of the Scottish Government. It employs 1,100 staff across 14 offices in the UK and 33 overseas.Founded in 1975 as the Scottish Development Agency (SDA), it changed into Scottish Enterprise in 1991. Its operative structure was initially formed by Local Enterprise Companies (LECs) with boards led by local entrepreneurs. Since 2000, former limited companies have become wholly-owned subsidiaries of the Scottish Enterprise.Based on its performance report for 2017–2018, Scottish Enterprise has helped portfolio companies with £315m in R&D funds and secured capital investment of £215m.
Scottish Enterprise, a public arm of the Scottish Government, facilitates investments and economic growth of businesses in the eastern, central, and southern areas of Scotland. Led by Chairman Bob Keiller, Scottish Enterprise fulfills the objectives of the Scottish Government. It employs 1,100 staff across 14 offices in the UK and 33 overseas.Founded in 1975 as the Scottish Development Agency (SDA), it changed into Scottish Enterprise in 1991. Its operative structure was initially formed by Local Enterprise Companies (LECs) with boards led by local entrepreneurs. Since 2000, former limited companies have become wholly-owned subsidiaries of the Scottish Enterprise.Based on its performance report for 2017–2018, Scottish Enterprise has helped portfolio companies with £315m in R&D funds and secured capital investment of £215m.
Co-founder and COO of Qiscus
Based in Singapore, Muhammad MD Rahim is the co-founder and COO of the live chat and messaging solutions platform Qiscus since 2013. While studying at the Nanyang Technological University, the business student started a company Aspiring Gems Pte Ltd that lasted for one year until 2007. He graduated in 2010 and worked as a manager for two years at SPRING Singapore, the statutory board for enterprise development now known as Enterprise Singapore. In 2012, he co-founded 1.618 Pte Ltd in Singapore but left the digital agency in 2017.
Based in Singapore, Muhammad MD Rahim is the co-founder and COO of the live chat and messaging solutions platform Qiscus since 2013. While studying at the Nanyang Technological University, the business student started a company Aspiring Gems Pte Ltd that lasted for one year until 2007. He graduated in 2010 and worked as a manager for two years at SPRING Singapore, the statutory board for enterprise development now known as Enterprise Singapore. In 2012, he co-founded 1.618 Pte Ltd in Singapore but left the digital agency in 2017.
Based in Singapore, GreenMeadows Accelerator (GMA) is a VC firm that provides incubator and accelerator services. GMA mainly invests in advanced manufacturing, engineering and clean/green-tech sectors. Enterprise Singapore Startup Equity SG is its co-investment partner.
Based in Singapore, GreenMeadows Accelerator (GMA) is a VC firm that provides incubator and accelerator services. GMA mainly invests in advanced manufacturing, engineering and clean/green-tech sectors. Enterprise Singapore Startup Equity SG is its co-investment partner.
Beijing Zhongguancun Development Frontier Enterprise Investment Fund
Beijing Zhongguancun Development Frontier Enterprise Investment Fund was launched by Zhongguancun Development Group, a hi-tech commercialization platform backed by the municipal government of Beijing. It focuses on artificial intelligence and big data, mainly investing in sectors like industrial internet, connected vehicles, biotechnology and healthcare.
Beijing Zhongguancun Development Frontier Enterprise Investment Fund was launched by Zhongguancun Development Group, a hi-tech commercialization platform backed by the municipal government of Beijing. It focuses on artificial intelligence and big data, mainly investing in sectors like industrial internet, connected vehicles, biotechnology and healthcare.
Co-founder and CEO of Qiscus
Delta Purna Widyangga graduated in 2009 with a bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from Nanyang Technological University (NTU) Singapore. Specializing in computer engineering, he has worked as a software engineer at Accenture Technology Solutions and became a consultant with ecenta AG, a company specializing in SAP product consultancy.In 2011, Delta co-founded digital agency 1.618 in Singapore, exiting the startup in 2017. He also became co-CTO of Qiscus in 2013 to manage the enterprise side of the business, while CTO Evan Purnama focused on product development. In 2015, Delta became the CEO after co-founder Amin Nordin left Qiscus.
Delta Purna Widyangga graduated in 2009 with a bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from Nanyang Technological University (NTU) Singapore. Specializing in computer engineering, he has worked as a software engineer at Accenture Technology Solutions and became a consultant with ecenta AG, a company specializing in SAP product consultancy.In 2011, Delta co-founded digital agency 1.618 in Singapore, exiting the startup in 2017. He also became co-CTO of Qiscus in 2013 to manage the enterprise side of the business, while CTO Evan Purnama focused on product development. In 2015, Delta became the CEO after co-founder Amin Nordin left Qiscus.
SEEDS Capital is the investment arm of Enterprise Singapore supporting locally based startups that have innovative technologies and global market potential. Sectors of focus include advanced manufacturing & engineering, health & biomedical sciences, urban sustainability & solutions, fintech, artificial intelligence and agritech. SEEDS currently works with more than 500 deep tech startups, and over 40 incubators, accelerators and venture capital firms.
SEEDS Capital is the investment arm of Enterprise Singapore supporting locally based startups that have innovative technologies and global market potential. Sectors of focus include advanced manufacturing & engineering, health & biomedical sciences, urban sustainability & solutions, fintech, artificial intelligence and agritech. SEEDS currently works with more than 500 deep tech startups, and over 40 incubators, accelerators and venture capital firms.
Founder and CEO of Laku6
At the age of 19, Alvin Yap started his first business while studying at Ngee Ann Polytechnic in Singapore. The retail venture for customized phone screen covers was dissolved after one year in 2005. The young business student had also worked at McDonald's, becoming a crew leader within the first year in 2001.During his national service as a platoon sergeant in 2008, Alvin and friends often joined and won several business enterprise competitions. Alvin went on to set up mobile games portal TheMobileGamer that lasted for over six years until April 2015. Laku6 was established a month later.
At the age of 19, Alvin Yap started his first business while studying at Ngee Ann Polytechnic in Singapore. The retail venture for customized phone screen covers was dissolved after one year in 2005. The young business student had also worked at McDonald's, becoming a crew leader within the first year in 2001.During his national service as a platoon sergeant in 2008, Alvin and friends often joined and won several business enterprise competitions. Alvin went on to set up mobile games portal TheMobileGamer that lasted for over six years until April 2015. Laku6 was established a month later.
Founded in 1972 by Sudono Salim, aka Liem Sioe Liong, the Salim Group is now headed by his son Anthoni Salim. The Salim Group is one of Indonesia's biggest diversified conglomerates, with business interests in real estate, banking, automotive, telecommunications and F&B. Flagship brands include Bank BCA, Bogasari (wheat flour manufacturer) and Indofood, one of the world's largest producer of instant noodles. The Salim Group is a partner of NUS Enterprise, the startup incubator wing of the National University of Singapore.
Founded in 1972 by Sudono Salim, aka Liem Sioe Liong, the Salim Group is now headed by his son Anthoni Salim. The Salim Group is one of Indonesia's biggest diversified conglomerates, with business interests in real estate, banking, automotive, telecommunications and F&B. Flagship brands include Bank BCA, Bogasari (wheat flour manufacturer) and Indofood, one of the world's largest producer of instant noodles. The Salim Group is a partner of NUS Enterprise, the startup incubator wing of the National University of Singapore.
China’s first STAR-listed hybrid cloud service provider QingCloud also sets world record as first cloud computing platform to deliver IT resources in seconds.
China’s first STAR-listed hybrid cloud service provider QingCloud also sets world record as first cloud computing platform to deliver IT resources in seconds.
Fore's beverage retail and delivery service satisfies trendy, urban Indonesians' thirst for premium locally produced coffee.
Fore's beverage retail and delivery service satisfies trendy, urban Indonesians' thirst for premium locally produced coffee.
CEO of Krakakoa
Sabrina Mustopo is the founder and CEO of Krakakoa Chocolate, a "farmer-to-bar" social enterprise that works directly with smallholder cocoa farmers to produce chocolate. She is also an independent consultant with experience in strategy, project management, agriculture and sustainable development. Mustopo previously worked in Singapore as an associate and research analyst for international consultancy McKinsey & Co., where she focused on climate change and agricultural topics and served public sector clients in the Asia-Pacific region and East Africa. She graduated magna cum laude from Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, with a Bachelor of Science degree in International Agriculture and Rural Development.
Sabrina Mustopo is the founder and CEO of Krakakoa Chocolate, a "farmer-to-bar" social enterprise that works directly with smallholder cocoa farmers to produce chocolate. She is also an independent consultant with experience in strategy, project management, agriculture and sustainable development. Mustopo previously worked in Singapore as an associate and research analyst for international consultancy McKinsey & Co., where she focused on climate change and agricultural topics and served public sector clients in the Asia-Pacific region and East Africa. She graduated magna cum laude from Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, with a Bachelor of Science degree in International Agriculture and Rural Development.
NEA was founded in 1978 and is one of the largest venture capital firms in the world today. They have more than US$17 billion in committed capital across 15 funds. NEA has invested US$400 million in over 20 companies in China to date, including Uroaming, GrowingIO, Gushengtang, 51lietou and Baihe.
NEA was founded in 1978 and is one of the largest venture capital firms in the world today. They have more than US$17 billion in committed capital across 15 funds. NEA has invested US$400 million in over 20 companies in China to date, including Uroaming, GrowingIO, Gushengtang, 51lietou and Baihe.
Founder of Beile (Best Learning English)
Former senior executive with over 15 years’ experience in human resource and enterprise management, having held positions at both foreign and Chinese corporations.
Former senior executive with over 15 years’ experience in human resource and enterprise management, having held positions at both foreign and Chinese corporations.
How Aptoide gained 150 million users – without paid promotion
With legions of online businesses competing for a slice of the pie, many resort to shelling out cash to get noticed. Aptoide cuts through the noise with a simple concept: create value, keep it open and people will come to you
Investing in Indonesia: The fintech companies driving a new influx of capital
With 66% of Indonesians not owning a bank account, fintech startups have come up with myriad innovative products to entice a new generation of retail investors
Beyond ride-hailing: Gojek, Grab and all their friends
Now that Grab and Go-Jek are in a faceoff on a regional scale, here's a look at how Southeast Asia's two biggest unicorns – and their investors – could be shaping the local digital economies and startup ecosystems
Onesight: Reducing building construction errors with 3D, AR/VR visualization apps
Shanghai-based Onesight provides a digital alternative to 2D architectural drawings for teams working on construction sites
Algobash: SaaS for more effective IT hiring in Indonesia
With its remote assessment and automated interview platform, Algobash seeks faster, fairer and more inclusive recruitment and training of coders, to support tech growth in Indonesia
Li Zexiang and his game-changing plans to take Chinese robotics global
An early supporter of drone giant DJI, Professor Li Zexiang is building robotics hubs across China to pivot homegrown enterprises into global players
UPDATE: Indonesian mPOS startup Cashlez raises IDR 85bn from IPO in May
Cashlez is the first fintech company to list on the Indonesia Stock Exchange; will spend over 60% of proceeds to acquire payments company in toll road market
Napbox: Sleeping capsule mania takes off in Spain
Napbox's on-demand and intelligent cabins give privacy and connectivity in public spaces and offices
BioMind: AI medical diagnostics with over 90% accuracy for 100 diseases
BioMind helps doctors save lives by providing more accurate diagnosis of life-threatening diseases like Covid-19 and brain tumors
Evermos is Indonesia's version of social commerce – and it's Sharia-compliant, too
Evermos targets the resale market, encouraging students and housewives to earn extra income by promoting products on their social media and WhatsApp networks
MENA and Du’Anyam: How two Indonesian social enterprises are tackling Covid-19 challenges
The call to help women in rural communities has become more urgent as social enterprises struggle to survive the current crisis
300 million users in 3 years: Cracking e-commerce the Pinduoduo way
The dark horse of online retail is our key to understanding China's new consumer growth story
Omniflow gets €2 million boost for its solar-, wind-powered IoT street lights
Thanks to Portugal's Omniflow, renewable energy street lamps doubling up as Wi-Fi hotspots, e-chargers and traffic monitors may soon be ubiquitous street furniture in tomorrow's smart cities
Xurya: Pioneering solar power as a service in Indonesia with a leasing model
Targeting corporate customers without need for any upfront payment, two-year-old Xurya has already attracted major clients, and investment from Clime Capital’s impact investment fund SEACEF
Forward Fooding: Ranking the world's agrifood startups on success and sustainability
The collaborative platform has opened applications for its FoodTech500 global ranking of agrifood startups; counts over 7,000 startups and scaleups mapped so far
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