Application Deadline: 12/01/2021
The pandemic has unexpectedly slowed down the progress of globalization. However, the solution to every major issue we face today, be it global warming, public health crisis, AI ethics, cultural conflicts…, relies on the continuous exploration of cutting-edge technology and collaborations across national borders.
INSPIRO Fellowship is a one-year program that brings together 50 outstanding tech entrepreneurs from China and Europe, forming a community where entrepreneurs share ideas and spark conversations about business and technology, promote technologies that generate positive social impact, and eventually create more possibilities for business partnership between China and Europe in the post-pandemic era. We will enroll 50 outstanding tech entrepreneurs from China and Europe for the 21/22 cohort, from December 2021 to September 2022. Fellows will be able to have conversations with high-level executives from multinational companies, government officials from China and Europe, leaders of chambers of commerce in both regions and the partners of venture capitals. In addition, INSPIRO’s partners including Google, Amazon, Huawei and other global tech giants will offer a full range of startup growth support to the community members.
Eligibility
The ideal applicants are entrepreneurs…
• With the major market in China or Europe
• With tech-oriented product or service (registered patent can be a plus)
• Who already had or plan to expand to oversea markets
• With product/service that can create a positive social impact
Benefits
• A global community of entrepreneurs with great inspirations
o INSPIRO Monthly Webinar: discussing global cutting-edge tech trend, oversea business opportunities and cross-border business partnership
o INSPIRO Entrepreneur Buddy Program: one-on-one entrepreneur buddy matching within the community based on industry and growth stage
o INSPIRO X-possibility: building cross-border tech for good project together
• Multi-layer support for startup growth from the INSPIRO eco-system
o Conversations with executives from multinational companies, government officials, business associations and venture capital
o Full range of start-up incubation support from Google, Amazon, Huawei and other INSPIRO partners
o Entrepreneurial guidance and policy benefits from the government
• Official recognition by the United Nations
o Acknowledgment of completion issued by UNDP, and the New Economic Development Bureau of Chengdu High-tech Zone
o Startup case study included in INSPIRO White Paper on Tech for Good
o Branding opportunities and media coverage
Official Website: INSPIRO Fellowship Program
