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James Dyson Award

NOTES TO EDITORS

The James Dyson Award forms part of a wider commitment by Sir James Dyson, to demonstrate the power of engineers to solve the world's problems. The competition has supported more than 400 inventions with prize money and a chance to gain global media exposure, and is run by the James Dyson Foundation. Founded in 2002, the Foundation is an international education charity whose mission is to inspire the next generation of engineers. The Foundation also invests in medical research and has donated more than £155m to charitable causes to date.

ABOUT THE COMPETITION

The brief. Design something that solves a problem. This problem may be a frustration that we all face in daily life, or a global issue. The important thing is that the solution is effective and demonstrates considered design thinking. Unlike other competitions, participants are given full autonomy over their intellectual property.

The process. Entries are judged first at the national level by a panel of external judges and a Dyson engineer. Each operating market awards a national winner and two national runners-up. From these winners, a panel of Dyson engineers then select an international shortlist of 20 entries. The top 20 projects are then reviewed by Sir James Dyson who selects his global winners.

The 2026 prizes

1. Global winners, chosen by Sir James Dyson, each receive a prize of £30,000.
2. Each national winner receives £5,000.

• 2025 Medical Winner – OnCue
  A smart keyboard with haptic and visual cues for people with Parkinson's.
• 2025 Sustainability Winner – WaterSense
  An AI-powered device for real-time water quality monitoring device in rivers and lakes.
• 2024 Medical Winner – Athena
  A portable and affordable hair-loss prevention device for chemotherapy patients.
• 2024 Sustainability Winner – airXeed Radiosonde
  A reusable, nature-inspired sensor to improve weather forecasting and tackle e-waste.
• 2023 International Winner – The Golden Capsule
  A hands-free IV device for disaster zones.
• 2023 Sustainability Winner – E-COATING
  A sustainable exterior wall coating with a high cooling effect, reducing environmental costs of air conditioning.
• 2023 Humanitarian Winner – The Life Chariot
  An off-road trailer ambulance for universal towing.

• Summit Stage: headline keynotes and industry‑defining conversations
• Exchange Stage: deep‑dive discussions on payments, banking, digital assets, AI, and regulation
• Discovery Stage: spotlighting emerging founders and early‑stage innovation

• Day 1: The Future of Tokenised Markets in Asia, featuring HashKey Tokenisation, Fireblocks, Circle
• Day 1: Real‑Time Cross‑Border Payments: The Next Leap Forward, with Nium, Thunes, Tazapay, Airwallex
• Day 2: AI‑Driven Financial Inclusion Across APAC, with Kotak Mahindra Bank, Tonik Bank, Trust Bank Singapore
• Day 2: The Creator Economy Meets Finance at the Intersection Stage, featuring Meta, Publicis Sapient, and leading digital creators
• Day 3: Regulation for the Next Decade with regulators from Bank of Thailand, MAS, BSP, OJK Indonesia, Bangladesh Bank, Labuan FSA, and the Reserve Bank of New Zealand

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SEOUL, South Korea, March 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- NAVER D2SF, the corporate venture capital arm of NAVER, has invested in Anyware Robotics, a robotics startup solving real-world industrial challenges through advanced physical AI, starting from logistic scenarios. Anyware Robotics develops robots designed to autonomously perform demanding material handling operations — including truck unloading, pallet stacking, and package handling — with exceptional speed, safety, and adaptability.

Manual unloading in logistics centers is one of the most physically demanding and hazardous tasks, exacerbating persistent labor shortages. While automation demand is high, the variability of on-site logistics environments has made it difficult for robots to deliver tangible results. Anyware Robotics addresses this with robots trained on real-world data to optimize performance across complex logistics environments. Its systems combine robust mechanical design and intelligent software to enable a single robot to handle multiple use cases, offering scalability and cost efficiency to logistics operations.

The company has proven its technological efficacy through partnerships with global leaders such as FANUC and Saddle Creek Logistics, significantly improving operational safety and efficiency without necessitating modifications to existing infrastructure.

Founded in 2023, Anyware Robotics is led by a team of robotics industry veterans with deep research backgrounds in mechanical engineering and imitation learning, credited with a collective portfolio of over 100 academic publications. The founders also bring field-proven experience from top robotics companies including FANUC, Amazon Robotics, and GreyOrange.

NAVER D2SF plans to continue expanding its investments across all layers of physical AI — from perception and computation to control. The firm focuses on startups like Anyware Robotics that demonstrate the real value of physical AI by solving real-world challenges, helping them drive long-term competitiveness in their respective fields.

About NAVER D2SF

NAVER D2SF is NAVER's in-house corporate venture arm, supporting sustainable growth by collaborating with startups. Founded in 1999, NAVER has maintained its position as Korea's leading search engine for over 20 years and operates across commerce, content, fintech, and cloud services. Under the technological vision of D2 (For Developers, By Developers), NAVER is actively developing new technologies and global partnerships to grow as a leading tech company.

To learn more, visit https://d2sf.naver.com

New Academy and Shenyang satellite office strengthen SUSS’ visibility and partnerships across Western and Northeast China.

• Shenyang University of Chemical Technology (SYUCT): Collaborative development of a Master's degree programme in Social Work, fostering cross-border knowledge exchange, curriculum innovation, and talent development to address evolving social service needs.
• North-East Institute of Population and Social Development: Joint research endeavours, professional development programmes, and meaningful academia-industry partnerships to generate evidence-based solutions, build capabilities, and promote active ageing ecosystems that benefit individuals and communities.

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As CEO of North America, Corona will build on the firm's momentum in the region delivering actionable insights, differentiated Risk Capital and Human Capital capabilities and leading expertise to its clients, collaborating closely with Aon's other regional leaders and broader firm leadership.

"Anne's deep leadership experience across regional, client and solution roles at Aon positions her to build on our growth in serving clients in North America," said Case. "Anne's strategic vision and proven ability to deliver for clients enhances our strong leadership team in North America as we continue to accelerate our Aon United strategy to serve clients with distinction at a time of rising need."

Corona brings a wealth of experience to the North America CEO role from her more than 25-year career with Aon, most recently serving as CEO of Enterprise Clients and Global Chief Commercial Officer, leading Aon's Enterprise Client Group and regional chief commercial officers as the firm continues to evolve its next generation Aon Client Leadership strategy to deliver integrated solutions to clients to help them protect and grow their businesses. Previously, Corona served as CEO of Asia Pacific, with responsibility for driving growth and capability across solution lines and partnering with key clients in the region. Earlier in her career, Corona served as president of Aon's Financial Services Group and chief of staff for the global CEO. Corona is supporting the process to fill her responsibilities as Global Chief Commercial Officer and will remain in this role until a new leader is identified.

"It is an honor to work with colleagues across North America to help our clients in the region make better decisions amidst growing volatility and uncertainty," said Corona. "I am deeply grateful to Lori and the North America leadership team for the foundation they have built and the unmatched opportunity we have to bring our clients the clarity and confidence they need to navigate complexity, build resilience and focus on growth."

Since joining Aon more than 30 years ago, Goltermann has helped to transform the insurance and professional services industry. Goltermann will serve as Vice Chair of Aon into 2027, positioning the firm for continued long-term sustainable global growth amid evolving client need, technology disruption, workforce shifts, regulatory change and capital market dynamics. She will advise on topics of significant importance to the firm and its clients, including workforce development, women's health issues and the advancement of talent across the industry.

"Lori is among the most knowledgeable and experienced leaders in our industry and the impact of her many contributions over three decades of service are deeply felt across our firm," said Case. "In the final year of our 3x3 Plan to accelerate how we serve clients, I'm grateful to have Lori's continued counsel as Vice Chair of Aon."

Most recently, as the firm's CEO of Regions and North America, Goltermann has helped to develop and deliver Aon's Risk Capital and Human Capital capabilities and content to drive differentiated value and outcomes across enterprise, large multinational and middle market client segments globally. She has worked across regions to create enhanced and sustainable client outcomes that drive top-line growth and margin expansion.

Goltermann was also responsible for embedding the firm's Client Leadership model and global industry investment and go-to-market strategy to further strengthen and expand client relationships and relevance. Throughout her career, Goltermann has been passionate about building and developing high-performing global executive leadership teams, while mentoring and sponsoring the career development of the next generation of talent across the industry.

Goltermann commented, "I'm energized by the opportunity to continue to work closely with colleagues to serve our clients across their highest priority areas of Risk Capital and Human Capital while also helping to shape the firm's talent agenda."

As CEO of Enterprise Clients and Chief Client Officer, Dam now leads the strategic direction of Aon's high-performing Enterprise Client Group and the delivery of integrated Risk Capital and Human Capital capabilities to enterprise clients across regions. Dam is also responsible for expanding the next generation Aon Client Leadership experience across all segments and industries globally to deepen client relationships and drive sustainable growth.

Previously, as North America Health Solutions Leader for Aon, Dam was responsible for driving the growth, strategy and execution of the Health and Benefits business, while identifying trends and innovation in the market. Dam joined Aon in 2022 and has extensive leadership experience in healthcare and human capital. She spent 15 years in various leadership and consulting roles at a global human capital and brokerage firm, as well as serving as the West U.S. Region Leader at a payor and leading commercialization efforts at a healthcare startup. In her new role, Dam will help represent the voice and needs of the firm's clients in an increasingly complex environment, where employers are navigating unprecedented challenges across the interconnected megatrends of Trade, Technology, Weather and Workforce. Dam is supporting the process to fill her responsibilities as North America Health Solutions Leader and will remain in this role until a new leader is identified.

"I have spent my career understanding and serving the needs of employers in the areas of health and human capital," said Dam. "I look forward to amplifying the voice of the client at Aon through my new role and alongside the Enterprise Client Team. This opportunity inspires me to champion market-leading solutions and foster an environment to meet our client's current and future needs and business challenges – all with an eye to shaping decisions for the better and to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world."

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NEW YORK, March 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- WeCreat is proud to unveil Lumos Ultra, elevating the modern maker's workflow with the world's first integrated 6W UV + 60W/100W MOPA laser system. Super Early VIP Access opens on March 9, where a $50 deposit unlocks $300 in launch savings. Lumos Ultra will officially launch on Kickstarter on April 21, 2026.

Lumos Ultra fuses two advanced laser technologies into a single unified system, delivering UV cold photochemical precision and MOPA high-power metal processing in one seamless workflow, redefining Laser Processing with a True One-Stop Platform.

Designed for professional creators, small business owners, and advanced makers, Lumos Ultra transforms how laser work is done—eliminating fragmented workflows, reducing equipment costs, boosting operation efficiency, and unlocking entirely new creative and commercial possibilities.

UV Meets MOPA: A Unified Evolution in Laser Architecture

Traditionally, creators and small businesses are forced to choose between different laser machines—UV for glass and delicate materials, MOPA or Fiber for metals. Each machine comes with its own cost, learning curve, space requirements, and workflow limitations.

Lumos Ultra changes that equation entirely.

By bringing UV and MOPA together in one unified system, Lumos Ultra delivers professional-grade processing for both metal and non-metal applications—enabling hybrid materials, mixed processes, premium craftsmanship, and high-value output from a single investment.

This one-stop architecture delivers measurable benefits:

• Save 30%+ Cost — One investment, twice the capability
• Save 90%+ Time — One-click switching, zero workflow interruption
• Save 50%+ Space — One footprint, two workstations

With support for 2,500+ materials and 10+ mainstream laser processes—including glass inner engraving, cold processing, 16K precision engraving, iridescent and vivid metal color engraving, 3D relief engraving, deep engraving, black marking, metal cutting, and derusting—Lumos Ultra covers virtually all core laser applications in one machine.

More importantly, it enables a new type of laser processing environment.

Small businesses can now engrave crystal awards, memorabilia, and customize metal jewelry —all in one machine. 3D printing studios can move from prototype printing to surface texturing, metal inserts, and premium finishing without outsourcing. PCB developers can engrave ultra-fine UV traces and cut metal boards in-house for same-day validation.

UV Precision: Cold Processing Meets Extreme Detail

UV is an all-around laser, and 6W is the optimal sweet spot to demonstrate UV laser's power and performance, engineered for speed, precision, consistency, and clean results.

• 5 Glass Engraving Modes — From Surface to True 3D Inside

Lumos Ultra offers 5 glass engraving modes: surface, 2D, 2.5D, 3D, and our exclusive 3D textured inner engraving. The textured inner engraving runs up to 5× faster than conventional 3D inner engraving with sharper contours, finer internal details, and clearer results—ideal for crystal art and premium glass customization.

• No-Burn Engraving with UV Cold Processing

Unlike other traditional lasers, UV laser uses photochemical cold processing to break molecular bonds without heat buildup. No melting, no charring, no deformation—ideal for heat-sensitive materials such as plastics, resins, leather, and coated materials. The result is clean edges, high contrast, and distortion-free details, even on delicate or layered designs.

• True 16K Ultra-Fine Precision

With an ultra-small 0.0019 mm spot size, UV precision on Lumos Ultra is 263× finer than CO₂ lasers and 20× finer than diode lasers. From micro-text to complex textures, every detail is rendered cleanly and accurately—reaching genuine 16K-level engraving precision beyond traditional laser limits.

MOPA Power: Color, Depth, and Real Metal Cutting

Engineered to master metal processing, Lumos Ultra can be paired with a 60W or 100W MOPA laser module—making it the only integrated laser platform today with expandable 1064nm architecture, allowing future upgrades to fiber or picosecond lasers without replacing the machine.

• Two Color Engraving Modes That Make Metals Pop

MOPA technology enables two distinct metal color effects:

1. Iridescent Color Engraving — Micro-structured surfaces refract light, producing dynamic, shimmering color shifts
2. Ultra-Vibrant Color Engraving — Precisely controlled oxide layers create stable, saturated metal colors

These effects transform logos, artwork, and decorative metal into high-impact, premium finishes.

• True Metal Relief, Deep Engraving, and Cutting

Lumos Ultra supports true 3D metal relief and deep engraving, delivering clean edges and consistent depth for professional engraving, jewelry making, and functional metal parts.

With 60W/100W MOPA metal cutting, the system handles prototyping, custom components, and industrial elements with precision and control—far beyond standard engraving applications.

One Machine, One Workflow: Software Intelligence Meets Production Efficiency

Lumos Ultra is a fully integrated workflow platform. Hardware power is matched by a unified software ecosystem that transforms complex professional operations into streamlined, intuitive actions.

• UV & MOPA One-Click Switching

Switch between UV precision and MOPA power instantly—no hardware swap, no recalibration, no workflow interruption. From crystal detailing to metal engraving and cutting, everything runs through one machine and one unified interface.

• AIGC-Powered Creation

Built-in AIGC tools expedite design and unlock new creative freedom:

1. AI 3D Modeling — Generate 3D models from text or images, ready for relief engraving
2. AI Design Generation — Turn words into engraving-ready designs in multiple styles
3. AI Image Enhancement — Remove backgrounds, apply filters, and optimize for engraving

• Automation That Works for You

Additional software features include a ready-to-use project library, 3-step color engraving, automatic field-lens detection, Smartfill powered by a 50MP camera, full-size live preview, and intelligent layout & nesting.

• Upgraded Production, Diverse Accessories

Powered by a high-speed galvo system, Lumos Ultra reaches 16,000 mm/s engraving speed—over 13× faster than CO₂ and 26× faster than diode lasers, delivering real productivity gains for professionals.

Additionally, Lumos Ultra supports a wide range of accessories for scalable production and diverse application:

1. Longest Conveyor: 1000 × 200 mm for better batch processing.
2. 360° Rotary for cylindrical objects, Slider Extension for long items, Rotary + Slider Combo for full-wrap engraving up to 380 mm.

Kickstarter Launch & Early Bird Access

Lumos Ultra will officially launch on Kickstarter on April 21, 2026, with shipping available to the United States, the European Union, United Kingdom and Canada.

Beginning March 9, supporters can secure early access with a refundable $50 deposit at wecreat.com, unlocking $300 in VIP cashback, priority shipping from late June, and exclusive early notification of Super Early Bird pricing ahead of the public launch.

At launch, only 100 Super Early Bird units will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Join the official WeCreat Lumos Ultra Facebook group for early updates and expert insights.

Website: www.wecreat.com

About WeCreat
WeCreat is a design-focused startup dedicated to unlocking the power of industrial-grade engraving for makers, small businesses, and creators worldwide. With elegant engineering and user-first software, WeCreat tools empower people to create brilliantly—without compromise.

SEONGNAM, South Korea, March 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- NAVER D2SF, NAVER's in-house corporate venture arm, has invested in Khameleon (CEO, Donghoon Lee), a physical AI startup tackling challenges in highly specialized, real-world environments. This pre-seed round marks Khameleon's first funding round since its founding, with participation from NAVER D2SF, Base Ventures, Mashup Ventures, The Ventures, and Schmidt Ventures, as well as institutional investors from the United States and the United Kingdom.

Khameleon is developing robots designed for housekeeping tasks in North American hotels. The hotel industry in the region faces severe labor shortages and rising wages, creating strong demand for automation. Housekeeping in particular is affected by annual turnover rates of 70–80%, compelling hotels to raise wages significantly year over year simply to attract and retain workers. However, the complexity and high-quality standards of hotel housekeeping have proven difficult for existing commercial robot solutions to meet.

Khameleon has designed versatile hardware capable of handling everything from restroom cleaning to full-scope housekeeping, and has built an infrastructure that enables ultra-low-latency control across diverse network environments. Having validated market demand in both the U.S. and China, the company has already secured a pipeline of prospective customers. A restroom-cleaning prototype is set to begin on-site testing in Q2 2026, with plans to gradually expand its capabilities to cover all housekeeping tasks.

Khameleon's founding team, led by CEO Donghoon Lee, brings extensive expertise in computer vision, robot control, and teleoperation from Tesla, Apple, Meta, and Bear Robotics. The team has also participated in large-scale robotics projects — including the mass production of over 20,000 robots — giving them rare depth in both robotics development and commercialization.

Donghoon Lee, CEO of Khameleon, said, "Cleaning is a universal necessity, yet core tasks like restroom cleaning and housekeeping remain largely manual — and that's exactly the problem Khameleon is here to solve. With this investment, we will accelerate our on-site testing in North American hotels, grow our team, and expand partnerships with global customers."

Yang Sang-hwan, Head of NAVER D2SF, stated, "Khameleon combines deep technical expertise with hands-on field experience, positioning the team to solve real-world hotel challenges and demonstrate the value of physical AI." He added, "NAVER D2SF will continue to invest in startups that leverage their unique strengths to rapidly build success and write a new playbook for physical AI." 

About NAVER D2SF 

NAVER D2SF is NAVER's in-house corporate venture arm, supporting sustainable growth by collaborating with startups. Founded in 1999, NAVER has maintained its position as Korea's leading search engine for over 20 years and operates across commerce, content, fintech, and cloud services. Under the technological vision of D2 (For Developers, By Developers), NAVER is actively developing new technologies and global partnerships to grow as a leading tech company.

To learn more, visit https://d2sf.naver.com 

• Real-time English coverage of K-industry and policy news expands information access for global readers
• Expansion to global news platforms including Google News strengthens overseas reach of Korea's digital industry news

SEOUL, South Korea, March 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- DigitalToday, a Korean technology news outlet, has officially launched an English-language news service powered by an AI-based real-time automated translation system, providing global readers with direct access to news about Korea's digital industry.

The service directly targets international audiences interested in Korea's IT, industry, and policy developments. It was introduced to deliver information about Korea's digital sector more quickly to overseas readers who previously faced language barriers when accessing such content. Through a system that automatically generates English versions simultaneously with article publication, global readers can now follow major developments in Korea's digital industry in real time.

DigitalToday's English news service (digitaltoday.co.kr/en) operates using an AI translation engine developed in-house by Hecto Group. English content is automatically generated at the same time Korean articles are published and distributed through global search engines and news platforms. Chinese and Japanese versions are scheduled to be introduced sequentially, with additional language expansions also under consideration.

Global interest in Korea's digital industry—including its startup ecosystem, artificial intelligence sector, semiconductor industry, and platform businesses—has grown significantly in recent years. As technology policy and industrial strategies increasingly influence global supply chains and investment flows, demand for information on Korea's digital industry trends is also rising among international investors and technology professionals.

However, there are relatively few specialized media outlets that deliver real-time English coverage of Korea's digital industry and technology policies. Through the launch of this English news service, DigitalToday aims to provide a direct information channel enabling overseas readers to understand developments in Korea's digital economy more quickly without relying on separate translation processes.

The launch also represents part of DigitalToday's broader strategy to expand into global news platforms. The outlet plans to broaden its reach to international audiences through global news platforms including Google News, as well as RSS feeds and social media channels. In an environment where news consumption is no longer limited by national borders or languages, DigitalToday is working to build a media ecosystem that connects with readers worldwide through multilingual content generated simultaneously with article production.

The initiative is also meaningful in terms of global information accessibility. Foreign investors currently hold approximately $1 trillion worth of listed securities in Korea's capital market, reflecting strong global interest. Despite this, English-language channels that allow global audiences to monitor Korea's industry and policy developments in real time have remained limited. DigitalToday aims to help global investors and industry stakeholders more easily track developments in Korea's digital sector through this English news service.

A DigitalToday official said, "This global news service goes beyond simple translation. It represents a new news distribution model that removes language barriers in real time and connects immediately with global readers. Through AI-powered translation technology, we aim to create an environment where issues related to Korea's digital industry and technology policy can be consumed simultaneously in the global market."

Meanwhile, major global media organizations are also expanding their international readership through English-based global news services. Japan's Nikkei, for example, targets global audiences through its English-language platform Nikkei Asia, while The New York Times utilizes generative AI across various areas including editorial tools, summarization systems, and content recommendations.

Through the expansion of its global multilingual services, DigitalToday aims to accelerate the global dissemination of K-digital industry content, increase international visibility of technology and policy news, and demonstrate practical applications of AI-driven news automation systems. The company plans to continue expanding as a digital news platform connecting with global readers. (End)

About DigitalToday (www.digitaltoday.co.kr):
DigitalToday is a leading Korean digital news media outlet covering ICT, industry, policy, and startups. Through data-driven reporting and technology-focused journalism, the outlet delivers rapid insights into industry developments. DigitalToday continues to pursue media innovation through AI-powered content automation and global multilingual news services.

1. Dr Lawrence CHEUNG, Chief Technology Officer of HKPC, delivered welcome remarks at the opening ceremony of the "New Productive Forces" Job Fair 2026, noting that the Job Fair not only connects job seekers and enterprises but also showcases how new productive forces can lead Hong Kong's future development.
2. Dr Lawrence CHEUNG, Chief Technology Officer of HKPC (Middle) and Miss Rosalind CHEUNG, Assistant Commissioner for Innovation and Technology (Funding Schemes) (Right) and Ms. Karen FUNG, Chief Marketing Officer of HKPC (Left), officiate the opening ceremony of the "New Productive Forces" Job Fair 2026.
3. Guests of honour, supporting organisations, representatives from institutions and associations witnessed the grand opening of the "New Productive Forces" Job Fair 2026.
4. The Job Fair attracted a large crowd and brought together more than 50 leading enterprises, organisations and government departments, offering over 10,000 quality positions in key areas of new productive forces such as AI and STEAM.

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About the Hong Kong Productivity Council

The Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC) is a statutory body established in 1967, dedicated to enhancing the productivity and competitiveness of Hong Kong enterprises through world-class applied R&D, innovative technology services, and integrated manufacturing solutions. As a market-oriented, international R&D organisation, HKPC leverages its deep expertise and extensive industry experience in key areas such as AI, advanced manufacturing, life and health technology, green technology and new energy to drive new industrialisation and support the growth of emerging and future industries.

HKPC focuses on addressing businesses challenges and industrial technology needs, promoting the full integration between technological and industrial innovation. Through technology transfer, product innovation, intellectual property protection and commercialisation of R&D outcomes, the Council fosters collaboration with the local business community as well as top global R&D institutions, delivering added value to industries and advancing the development of new productive forces. HKPC's world-class R&D achievements have been widely recognised over the years, winning an array of local and overseas accolades, reinforcing Hong Kong's role as an international innovation and technology centre and a smart city.

To help enterprises capitalise on Hong Kong's strengths in international connectivity to expand into global markets, HKPC offers comprehensive overseas expansion services tailored to critical areas including product development, technology, manufacturing, and management, enabling businesses to successfully go global from Hong Kong.

HKPC is also committed to providing timely and practical support to SMEs and startups with timely and practical , assisting them in accessing Government funding programmes. Through its FutureSkills training initiatives, HKPC helps both industry and academia stay ahead in latest digital and STEM technologies, nurturing a future-ready talent pool for Hong Kong.

For more information, please visit HKPC's website: www.hkpc.org/en.

SYDNEY, March 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- BLUETTI, a technology pioneer in clean energy, has announced the Australian launch of its new Elite 400 wheeled power station, available from March 9, 2026. Combining nearly 4kWh of high capacity with suitcase-like mobility, the Elite 400 rolls around to support home backup, outdoor activities, small businesses, and off-grid operations.

BLUETTI Launches Elite 400 Rolling Power Station in Australia

Roll-in Power for All Scenarios

Despite its large capacity, the Elite 400 is designed for easy transport. A pull rod, durable wheels, and integrated handles allow one person to move the unit between locations, from living room to vehicle to worksite.

Built for versatility, the Elite 400 provides 2,600W of continuous AC output, with up to 3,900W lifting power to handle high-startup appliances, including fridges, freezers, induction cooktops, and power tools. Its pure sine wave output through seven versatile ports offers stable, clean power delivery for DJ setups, market stalls, and outdoor events.

Long-Lasting Operation, Least Downtime

On a full charge, the Elite 400 can operate a 50W portable fridge for over 131 hours, a 1,000W ice maker for approximately 3.2 hours, or a 120W speaker for about 25 hours, supporting extended use without refuels, emissions, or noise.

When it's depleted, the AC+solar combined input of 3,300W gets it back to 80% recharge in one hour under optimal conditions. This fast turnaround ensures non-stop operation for rural farms, remote properties, and off-grid sheds seeking clean and cost-effective energy solutions.

Fast UPS Backup with Smart Control

As an interrupted power supply, Elite 400 switches to battery power within 15ms, keeping security cameras, POS machines, and work-from-home gear intact during sudden outages. Its 3W ultra-low self-consumption guarantees long standby periods.

Smart monitoring and control are available through the BLUETTI app via Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. Users can track real-time power usage, schedule charging, and automate power routines for day-to-day convenience.

The BLUETTI Elite 400 will retail at AUD $2,999 on the official BLUETTI Australia website from March 9, 2026.

About BLUETTI

Founded in 2009, BLUETTI is a technology pioneer in clean energy, specializing in innovative portable power stations and home power backup for power outages. With in-house R&D and manufacturing, and a growing patent portfolio, BLUETTI continually raises the standard for performance, safety, and sustainability in the industry, empowering over 4 million users across 110+ countries.

HONG KONG, March 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Seveno Capital has announced a strategic investment in PointFit, a company developing a skin patch wearable for non-invasive and real-time biomarker monitoring through sweat, valuing the business at US $10 million, in a move that underscores growing investor conviction in next-generation wearable technology that goes beyond existing heart-rate wearable devices.

The transaction reflects Seveno Capital's strategy of backing globally scalable healthspan platforms emerging from Asia, while actively evaluating investment opportunities across North America and Europe.

PointFit represents a fundamental shift in health monitoring, moving the category away from devices that infer physiology through proxies such as heart rate and motion, towards direct, continuous biological measurement captured at the skin.

PointFit, a Hong Kong-based startup incubated at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), has developed its first product for Continuous Lactate Monitoring (CLM), enabling users to understand fatigue, endurance and recovery in real time without invasive blood tests or time-consuming laboratory analysis. Its modular platform design supports future platform expansion beyond its initial endurance focus.

While biomarker data has long been used in elite sport and clinical research, access has historically been confined to invasive, intrusive and controlled environments. By translating laboratory-grade physiological insight into a wearable format, PointFit expands access to continuous biomarker intelligence beyond elite performance settings.

The US $10 million valuation marks a significant milestone for PointFit, validating both the pace of its technical progress and the scale of the market opportunity ahead.  While PointFit's initial focus is endurance-biomarkers (eg: lactate, electrolytes, sweat rate) monitoring, the company is building toward a broader platform that can track multiple diagnostic biomarkers, enabling future applications across performance, metabolic health, and longevity-focused care.

Analysts project the global wearable market will double to a US$200 billion Total Addressable Market (TAM) by 2030, driven by a massive consumer shift from basic activity tracking to clinical-grade biological data.

Within this, PointFit is strategically positioned to capture a US$15 billion Serviceable Addressable Market (SAM) of tens of millions of dedicated endurance athletes seeking real-time physiological optimisation.

PointFit has successfully carried out demos with global sports federations, teams, technologies, retailers and fitness equipment manufacturers. As the company enters its commercialisation phase, Seveno Capital will supercharge PointFit's integration with key industry stakeholders internationally, including in the United States. Recent product showcases in Indiana and participation in the Startup World Cup Finale in Silicon Valley have strengthened its engagement with North America's sports and venture ecosystems. PointFit is also supported by Creative Destruction Lab, a global science-based accelerator, further reinforcing its international scaling trajectory.

PointFit's international profile accelerated at CES 2026 in Las Vegas, where the company received a CES Innovation Award in Digital Health, placing it among the most closely watched emerging sports technology companies in the United States.

Seveno Capital views PointFit's progress as reflective of the evolving global fitness and wellness industry, increasingly shaped by Asian innovation and capital. A recent example of this trend is Anta Sports' acquisition of a 29 per cent stake in iconic German sportswear brand Puma in January 2026, a transaction widely seen as a signal of cross-border consolidation driven from Asia, as global fitness, performance, and lifestyle brands seek scale, technology, and new growth platforms.

Against this backdrop, Seveno Capital believes PointFit is well-positioned to emerge as a globally relevant health-monitoring platform, leveraging Hong Kong's role as a gateway between Asian capital, international markets, and elite performance ecosystems. 

Inaugural Investment from Seveno Capital's Hong Kong Platform

The PointFit investment is Singapore-based Seveno Capital's first transaction since opening a new office in Hong Kong. Hong Kong will serve as a base for sourcing, backing and scaling globally relevant technologies at the intersection of performance, prevention and longevity.

Seveno Capital is a global venture platform investing in human healthspan. The firm evaluates opportunities worldwide and supports its portfolio companies in scaling across major international markets, including Asia, Europe, the Gulf and the United States. Seveno continues to assess investment opportunities in US-based startups, reflecting the scale and strategic importance of the North American health and sports technology market.

The investment is the inaugural deal led by Jean-Baptiste Roy, who has joined Seveno Capital as Partner to expand the firm's international scope and deepen its focus on performance-led, data-driven technologies. Roy brings extensive experience in sports technology and human performance investing, strengthening Seveno Capital's ability to identify and scale category-defining platforms with global potential.

Allen Law, Principal at Seveno Capital, said:

"PointFit represents the next generation of health platforms, turning real-time biomarker data into everyday behavioural insight. This is where preventive health is heading - away from occasional testing and toward continuous understanding of the human body. At Seveno Capital, we back technologies that can define new global categories and help build the foundation for longer, stronger lives."

Jean-Baptiste Roy, Partner at Seveno Capital, said:

"Seveno is building the infrastructure that makes healthspan extension real, and Hong Kong gives us a powerful base to scale globally with unique access to Asia. PointFit brings biomarker visibility that was once limited to elite laboratories into the hands of athletes and everyday users, which is exactly the kind of platform we believe can scale internationally. And I am excited to bring this innovation to everyone from amateur to professional athletes, to train safely and more accurately."

Kenny Oktavius, Co-Founder and CEO of PointFit, said:

"Seveno's vision of 'adding life to years' mirrors our belief that the future of healthcare is preventive and personalised. With Seveno's global network across Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, we can accelerate the rollout of the PF-Sweat Patch from elite sports into broader consumer adoption. Together, we are bridging wellness and clinical care so everyone can understand their body's signals and take control of their healthspan."

For more information:

PointFit: https://pointfittech.com/

Seveno Capital: https://seveno.capital/

Images of the partnership of Seveno Capital and PointFit can be downloaded here. 

• Location: PolyU Delegation Booth, Hall 2, Palexpo, CP 112, Route François-Peyrot 30, 1218 Le Grand-Saconnex, Geneva, Switzerland
• Dates: 11–15 March 2026

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About GOOD Vision Technologies Co., Limited

GOOD Vision, a Hong Kong-based startup nurtured by PolyU, is dedicated to advancing the field of corneal reshaping technologies. With a focus on innovation, efficiency, and affordability, the company develops innovative solutions to empower eye practitioners and enhance the quality of eye care worldwide.

For additional details about GOOD Vision and their innovative offerings, please visit https://www.linkedin.com/company/goodvisiontech

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TAIPEI and MILPITAS, Calif., March 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Silicon Motion Technology Corporation (NasdaqGS: SIMO) ("Silicon Motion"), a global leader in designing and marketing NAND flash controllers for solid-state storage devices, today announced that it will showcase its AI-optimized boot storage solutions at Embedded World 2026. The portfolio includes Ferri Embedded Storage and MonTitan Enterprise SSD Controller Solutions.

Reliable Boot Storage for Industrial and Data Center Platforms

Silicon Motion's FerriSSD® is engineered to meet the stringent requirements of system boot and initialization across industrial and AI-driven data center platforms. As a dedicated NVMe boot drive, it ensures stable power behavior, deterministic performance, and strong data integrity—critical for reliable OS loading, firmware execution, and continuous telemetry and log operations.

Available in a compact PCIe Gen4 x4 BGA form factor, FerriSSD® delivers fast and consistent boot performance with extended lifecycle support for long-term deployments. The solution has entered production shipments with leading AI ecosystem players.

Ferri-UFS® (UFS 3.1) and Ferri-eMMC® (eMMC 5.1) further extend the Ferri boot storage portfolio, providing robust and power-efficient embedded storage options for space-constrained and mission-critical designs.

All Ferri products integrate Silicon Motion's IntelligentSeries™ technologies, enhancing boot reliability through advanced power-loss protection, intelligent firmware optimization, strong encryption architecture, and comprehensive NAND management. These capabilities enable predictable and secure startup behavior even under intensive log writing, frequent OS updates, and continuous edge workloads.

Strengthening Automotive AI Ecosystems with Dedicated Boot Storage

As modern vehicles adopt increasingly centralized and AI-driven computing architectures for ADAS, infotainment, and domain control systems, dependable boot storage plays a critical role in system readiness and operational safety. Silicon Motion's Ferri solutions are engineered to deliver consistent system initialization, high reliability under harsh operating conditions, and secure data protection aligned with automotive-grade requirements.

The company's automotive-grade products adhere to stringent international standards, including AEC-Q100, IATF 16949, ISO 21434, and ISO 26262 ASIL B, and have achieved ASPICE CL3 certification for automotive SSD controllers.

Ferri-UFS® and Ferri-eMMC® provide automotive-grade embedded storage designed for stringent durability and longevity standards, while PCIe Gen4 FerriSSD® supports high-performance boot requirements for next-generation vehicle compute platforms. Together, these solutions establish a stable and secure storage foundation for evolving automotive ecosystems.

Enterprise SSD Controllers for AI Data Center Infrastructure

In addition to its boot storage portfolio, Silicon Motion will also showcase its MonTitan® enterprise SSD controller solutions, including the SM8366, optimized for near-GPU, compute, nearline, and edge server deployments. The SM8366 PCIe Gen5 enterprise SSD controller is designed to support high-performance AI infrastructure, enabling efficient data movement and scalable storage architectures for GPU-accelerated computing environments.

Silicon Motion will exhibit at Embedded World 2026, taking place March 10–12 in Nuremberg, Germany, where attendees can visit Stand 385 in Hall 1 to learn more about its boot storage and controller solutions for industrial, embedded, automotive, and data center applications.

For further details, kindly visit https://www.siliconmotion.com/events/2026EW/

About Silicon Motion

Silicon Motion Technology Corporation (NasdaqGS: SIMO) is the global leader in supplying NAND flash controllers for solid-state storage devices. The company ships more SSD controllers than any other supplier worldwide for servers, PCs, and other client devices, and is also the leading merchant provider of eMMC and UFS embedded storage controllers used in smartphones, IoT products, and automotive applications.

Silicon Motion also delivers customized, high-performance solutions for hyperscale data centers, industrial systems, and automotive SSDs. Its controllers are designed to power the world's most advanced AI, cloud, and enterprise storage platforms, combining high performance, low power, and proven reliability.

Our customers include most of the world's NAND flash vendors, data center and enterprise storage solution providers, storage device module makers, and leading OEMs, all of whom rely on Silicon Motion's proven controller technologies to enable innovative, high-quality storage solutions. For further information, please visit www.siliconmotion.com

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About Infinix

Established in 2013, Infinix is an innovation-driven brand dedicated to delivering cutting-edge technology, bold design, and outstanding performance. The brand provides smart, enjoyable mobile experiences that enhance everyday life. Beyond smartphones, Infinix has expanded its portfolio to include TWS earbuds, smartwatches, laptops, tablets, smart TVs, and more—building a comprehensive ecosystem of smart devices. Currently, Infinix products are available in over 70 countries and regions worldwide, including Africa, Latin America, the Middle East, South Asia, and Southeast Asia.

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匯聚世界級領袖，推動金融科技頂級獎項表彰創新成果

• 其中，The Diamond Award 為最高榮譽獎項類別，表彰全球金融科技最具變革性的成就。
• Startup 獎項則區分為 Early Stage 及 Growth Stage 兩個組別，表揚處於發展關鍵階段的創辦人。
• 此外，Banking、Payments 及 Partnerships & Strategic Alliance 三大類別進一步完善整個獎項架構，表彰推動金融科技發展核心的卓越成果。

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World Class Leaders Set to Champion Innovation Across Fintech's Most Prestigious Awards

BANGKOK, THAILAND - Media OutReach Newswire - 5 March 2026 - Money20/20, the world's leading fintech show and the place where money does business, today announces the return of The Money Awards for its second year, following strong industry engagement and the momentum of its inaugural program. The Money Awards honor and celebrate the companies, innovations, and partnerships shaping the future of finance, recognizing outstanding achievements across the global financial technology sector.

The awards, which debuted in 2025, have quickly become one of the industry's most‑watched benchmarks for innovation and meaningful impact.

Building on that momentum, the 2026 program expands its global reach and deepens its commitment to spotlighting organizations that are transforming industries and driving the next wave of financial innovation. Judging is conducted through a rigorous, merit‑based process led by a diverse panel of leaders from fintech, banking, payments, venture capital, and technology. The global award ceremony will take place at Money20/20 USA in Las Vegas on Sunday, October 18.

"The Money Awards were built with one clear goal: to set a global standard for what excellence in fintech actually looks like," said Grania Chesterton, VP of Awards at Money20/20. "What makes them different is who decides. Our Jury Presidents and Global Jury are the operators, founders and innovators building this industry in real time. To be recognised by them isn't just a win, it signals to the market, your peers and the world that your work truly matters."

This year's program centers on five main award categories that reflect the priorities shaping the future of financial services.

• At the top is The Diamond Award category, the program's highest honor, celebrating the most transformative achievement in global fintech.
• The Startup category follows with two tracks: Early Stage and Growth Stage, recognizing founders at pivotal moments in their journey.
• The Banking, Payments, and Partnerships & Strategic Alliance categories round out the program, spotlighting excellence across the core pillars driving the industry forward.

Each category is led by a distinguished Jury President representing global expertise across financial services and technology. An independent Global Jury will join them and evaluate submissions through a transparent, multi‑stage process, including online assessments and in‑person deliberations at Money20/20 USA in October 2026.This year's Jury Presidents include:

Diamond Award Category: Leading the program's most prestigious category, Mary Ellen Iskenderian, President & CEO, Women's World Banking, brings decades of global influence in financial inclusion to her role as Jury President for the Diamond Award category.

"The Money Awards 2026 come at a time of rapid industry transformation, where innovation must be both bold and inclusive. The Diamond category sets the highest standard, recognizing work that not just advances financial services but also revolutionizes what is possible. I am honored to lead this year's Jury and to celebrate organizations that are elevating global standards for outstanding achievement and meaningful progress." said Mary Ellen Iskenderian, President & CEO, Women's World Banking.

Startup (Early Stage & Growth Stage): Overseeing the Startup category, Osama Bedier, Investment Partner, NYCA Partners, draws on his deep experience as a founder, operator, and investor to champion the next generation of fintech innovators.

"Every decade or so, a technology shift reshapes how money moves — from the web, to mobile and now to AI. The most important breakthroughs rarely start inside large institutions; they begin with founders willing to rethink first principles. The Money Awards 2026 shine a spotlight on those founders and teams pushing our industry into its next era. Leading the Early & Growth Stage jury gives me the chance to champion the bold ideas, the hard‑won progress, and the extraordinary execution that will determine the future of money. It's a privilege to recognize the people who are not just imagining what comes next, but actively creating it" saidOsama Bedier, Investment Partner, NYCA Partners.

Banking: Shruti Patel, EVP, Business Banking; Chief Product Officer, U.S. Bank, leads the Banking category and draws on her experience building products and leading U.S. Bank's business banking solutions portfolio.

"Banking is evolving rapidly, and it is essential to develop solutions that build trust, boost resilience, and deliver real value to customers. I am honored to chair the Banking jury for 2026 and look forward to recognizing innovators who demonstrate what purposeful and ambitious modern banking can achieve. The Money20/20 Money Awards celebrate the visionaries reshaping financial services—from digital pioneers to those expanding access and opportunity to help drive economicgrowth. We'll be recognizing institutions that prove modern banking can be both technologically sophisticated and deeply human-centered." Said Shruti Patel, EVP, Business Banking; Chief Product Officer, U.S. Bank

Payments: As Jury President for the Payments category, Dave Excell, Founder, Featurespace, a Visa Solution, leverages his pioneering work in fraud and risk technology to spotlight breakthroughs shaping global money movement.

"The payments ecosystem stands at a pivotal moment where innovation, security, and customer experience must converge to create truly holistic solutions. As technology reshapes how we transact, the need for adaptive, real-time fraud detection has never been greater. I'm excited to serve as Jury President for the Payments category at the Money Awards, where we'll celebrate the pioneers driving this evolution. We'll be recognizing companies that understand what drives the best payment experiences to make them accessible to all." said Dave Excell, Founder, Featurespace, a Visa Solution

Partnerships & Strategic Alliance: Leading the Partnerships & Strategic Alliance category, Garry Sien, Chief Innovation & Solutions Officer, International, Ant Digital Technologies, brings a global innovation lens shaped by his work driving Ant Digital Technologies' international strategy.

"The Money Awards 2026 highlight just how much collaboration fuels progress across the global financial ecosystem. Partnerships and strategic alliances are where vision turns into real‑world impact, bringing together diverse strengths, shared ambition, and the willingness to build something superior to what any one organisation could achieve alone. I am proud to lead this year's Jury as we recognize the cross‑industry collaborations that are creating new value, accelerating AI innovation, and moving financial services forward worldwide." said Garry Sien, Chief Innovation & Solutions Officer, International, Ant Digital Technologies.

The program will conclude with the announcement of the 2026 Money Awards Trophy winners at Money20/20 USA. Additional recognition moments at Money20/20 Europe and Money20/20 Asia will provide global visibility for honorees. Winners will receive a bespoke trophy and year‑round exposure across Money20/20's platforms, including exclusive speaking opportunities, media coverage, investor visibility, and access to global networking at all Money20/20 events.

Applications for entries are now open. For details on categories, judging criteria, and entry instructions, visit www.money2020.com/awards.

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About Infinix

Established in 2013, Infinix is an innovation-driven brand dedicated to delivering cutting-edge technology, bold design, and outstanding performance. The brand provides smart, enjoyable mobile experiences that enhance everyday life. Beyond smartphones, Infinix has expanded its portfolio to include TWS earbuds, smartwatches, laptops, tablets, smart TVs, and more—building a comprehensive ecosystem of smart devices. Currently, Infinix products are available in over 70 countries and regions worldwide, including Africa, Latin America, the Middle East, South Asia, and Southeast Asia.

For more information, please visit: http://www.infinixmobility.com/

In the news release, PadUp Ventures and Unicity Labs Partner to Bring Agentic Commerce Infrastructure to India, issued Feb. 27, 2026 by Unicity Labs over PR Newswire, there was a typo in the original headline, as incorrectly transmitted by PR Newswire. The complete, corrected release follows:

PadUp Ventures and Unicity Labs Partner to Bring Agentic Commerce Infrastructure to India

Agentic AI startup program will enable Indian startups to build AI agent-powered commerce applications on the Unicity Protocol

ZUG, Switzerland, Feb. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Unicity Labs, the company pioneering autonomous agentic marketplaces, and PadUp Ventures, one of India's leading startup incubators, today announced a strategic partnership to accelerate the development of agentic commerce infrastructure across the Indian startup ecosystem.

The Agentic AI startup program from Unicity Labs and PadUp Ventures will enable Indian startups to build AI agent-powered commerce applications on the Unicity Protocol

The partnership will identify, mentor, and fund Indian startups building applications where AI agents can discover, negotiate, and transact autonomously: from SMB sales automation to supply chain coordination to cross-border payments.

The Agentic Commerce Opportunity

As AI agents become capable of acting on behalf of businesses and consumers, they need infrastructure purpose-built for machine-speed commerce. Today's payment rails and marketplaces were designed for humans, not millions of agents negotiating and settling transactions simultaneously. Traditional blockchains create consensus bottlenecks. Centralized platforms sacrifice trustlessness. Neither scales to the demands of the autonomous economy.

The Unicity Protocol solves this: a novel peer-to-peer blockchain architecture that eliminates the shared ledger entirely, enabling private negotiation, atomic settlement, and throughput exceeding 300 million transactions per second with 1-second finality and fixed microcent fees.

"India has 63 million SMBs, most of them bandwidth-constrained," said Pankaj Thakar, Partner at PadUp Ventures. "They can't afford sales teams or 24/7 customer support. AI agents change that equation entirely; but only if the infrastructure exists for agents to transact at scale. That's what Unicity provides."

What the Program Includes

PadUp is launching a dedicated Agentic Commerce Track within its acceleration program PrepUp, focused on startups building on the Unicity Protocol. The partnership will drive joint go-to-market efforts targeting Indian SMBs and enterprises, with qualified startups gaining access to investment from both PadUp's network and Unicity's ecosystem fund.

• Dedicated Agentic Commerce Track: PadUp will launch a focused acceleration track for startups building on the Unicity Protocol
• Go-to-Market in India: Joint efforts to bring agentic commerce solutions to Indian SMBs and enterprises
• Funding: Qualified startups will have access to investment from both PadUp's network and Unicity's ecosystem fund

Why India

India's startup ecosystem, now the world's third-largest with over 112,000 recognized startups — is uniquely positioned for agentic commerce adoption. A massive, underserved SMB market, deep developer talent across AI and blockchain, rapidly expanding digital payments infrastructure, and established cross-border trade corridors to the UAE, Southeast Asia, and beyond make it one of the highest-potential markets for the autonomous economy.

"India doesn't just adopt technology, it scales it," said Mike Gault, CEO of Unicity Labs. "UPI proved that. We believe Indian founders will build some of the most important agentic commerce applications in the world, and PadUp is exactly the right partner to find and support them."

About Unicity Labs

Unicity Labs is building the infrastructure for the autonomous agentic internet. The Unicity Protocol replaces shared ledgers with peer-to-peer cryptographic objects, enabling AI agents to discover, transact, and settle autonomously. Founded by veterans of blockchain and cryptography, Unicity Labs has raised $3M in seed funding led by Blockchange Ventures with participation from Outlier Ventures and Tawasal. The company is headquartered in Abu Dhabi. The Unicity Foundation, established in Switzerland, oversees protocol development and community governance.

Learn more  unicity.ai |  https://x.com/unicity_labs  | https://sphere.unicity.network

About PadUp Ventures

Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Gurugram, PadUp Ventures is a Virtual Accelerator providing Programmatic Mentoring and Assured Funding that Ensures 500% higher chances of success for Early Stage Technology Startups/ entrepreneurs.  PadUp's structured "programmatic" mentoring and acceleration programs have helped hundreds of startups achieve success and growth. PadUp has helped over 350 tech companies in India and UAE that have generated value of $200 million USD for their stakeholders. Portfolio companies include IntelleWings, TruScholar, and Olbrain.

Learn more: PadUp.in