6
TEP CONFERENCE • INTERNATIONAL WEEK
Access Asia in a matter of days, not months
World Innovation Tour series
A question every growing startup can no longer ignore is whether or not to expand into foreign markets; if so, how, and when?
In today’ s digital economy, addressing global market challenges and opportunities early and quickly has become a necessity in order to succeed in an increasingly competitive landscape.
To help companies better understand foreign markets before considering entry, we teamed up with our local and international partners in order to develop hands-on business development tours introducing a select group of highpotential, later stage startups, industry experts, investors and corporates to the world’ s innovative startup and business ecosystems— starting in Asia in November and December 2016.
With FinTech, IoT, New Manufacturing, and Smart Cities being some of the key emerging industries, our first tours will take us to Singapore, Seoul, Taipei, Hong Kong and Shenzhen.
FinTech in Singapore and Seoul November 14-18
Join the delegation of high-potential FinTech startups on November 14-18 in Singapore and Seoul including participation in the Singapore FinTech Festival.
IoT, Manufacturing, and Smart Cities in Taipei, Hong Kong, and Shenzhen
November 28- December 3
Join the delegation of high-potential IoT, New Manufacturing, and Smart City startups in Taipei, Hong Kong and Shenzhen including the InnoDesignTech Expo in Hong Kong.
Uniquely tailored program
During these week-long trips, participants benefit from a hybrid program structure allowing everyone to get a head start when it comes to setting up their business for the Asian market.
The general program introduces participants to a number of innovative startup and business ecosystems in Asia. Tailored introductions and meetings supplement the program and help participants to connect with investors, suppliers, distributors, customers, talent, and government, among others based on their specific needs to establish their network on the ground.
The World Innovation Tour Asia in Context: Information for partners
The World Innovation Tour series was initiated by New York International, and its overarching idea goes hand in hand with our mission: To enable businesses, initiatives, and ideas to expand further and faster.
1. The WIT Series is about helping high-potential companies expand into the foreign markets.
2. The WIT Series helps each participating city / country within the region attract investment, talent, and innovation from a pool of targeted and pre-selected companies as part of a worldwide and ongoing initiative.
3. The program is developed in partnership with local governments and trade promotion organizations, local experts and corporate partners to:
• Educate about and showcase the local startup and business ecosystems
• Provide vital touch points for partnerships and collaboration
• Facilitate market entry and growth within and beyond the local market
• Foster exchange and drive progress for society as a whole
Our World Innovation Tour series is a long-term initiative that thrives on the support of our partners.
Keep in touch to learn more about our upcoming programs( Asia 2016, Europe 2017, Asia 2017) and opportunities to get involved with World Innovation Tours.
We have a few spots remaining for our upcoming Asia tours. If you are a startup considering these markets and want to find out more, contact Danny O’ Brien( Danny. OBrien @ NYIntl. net) or apply online today at WITAsia. net.
6