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INNOVATION PROGRAMME
Using patents to bridge the best technology start-ups and the world's largest corporations.
First, find a Patent
Piece Future has developed a unique programme to help
start-ups to leverage on an Open Innovation concept.
IPHatch® bridges impactful sustainable technologies from multinational corporations with best-in-class high growth tech companies, connecting entrepreneurs and emerging start-ups with access to vital resources & networks globally. We build sustainable solutions towards a greener future through the start-ups, creating economic, environmental and social impact.
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Our Impact
What is IPHatch®
Empowering
start-ups with
deep-tech seeds
Be part of our IPHatch® business community spanning across Asia and Europe
Get funded by our wide network of VC partners
Benefits
Business
Expansion
Facilitate start-ups overseas expansion by sharing on market needs, especially social issues overseas, and presenting start-ups with technologies that have potential to be used to solve social issues
Coaching from Network Mentors
Educate local start-ups through mentoring programmes to develop extensive business plans that meet overseas market needs
Incubation
Exchange incubation / accelerator programmes that aims to connect global start-ups and entrepreneurs in the hub cities of the ecosystem through overseas partners like ACE, IPI and HKTDC
Technology Portfolios
Strengthen the credibility of start-ups through technology acquisitions, licensing and collaboration with major companies internationally
Funding Opportunities
Matching of domestic and overseas VCs through partners and workshops
Our Sectors
Innovation Programme that connects tech-providers and startups
"The approach to build your business on already granted patent is the easiest way to initiate your journey to patenting"
Jari Vaario,
Nokia
"Startups are not only able to acquire advanced technologies from major corporations but also able to promote its business development while eliminating lengthy arrangements"
Yoshinori Nakagawa, Panasonic