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FSD Africa expands insurtech accelerator program to Ghana and Nigeria

TechCrunch

FSD Africa is set to launch insurtech accelerator programs in Ghana and Nigeria next year to promote innovations that will drive the uptake of insurance in the two markets and beyond. We are planning to launch the BimaLab Insurtech Accelerator Program in Ghana and Nigeria.” -funded Financial Sector Deepening (FSD) Africa.

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Japan to Update Startup Visa Policy, Supports Foreign Talent

AsiaTechDaily

Register Japan is taking proactive steps to simplify regulations for foreign individuals seeking startup visas, to foster its startup ecosystem. According to the report , the Ministry of Economy recently introduced guidelines outlining support measures to strengthen startups in Japan.

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Moonshots, Momentum, and Legislative Tailwinds Beyond Silicon Valley

Revolution

And while this May’s economic backdrop was markedly different from last’s , enthusiasm was high and outlooks remained positive for the startup momentum building between the coasts. Roads, bridges, and transport will make or break a city’s ability to grow its startup ecosystem and talent pool.

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5 top investors in Dutch startups discuss trends, hopes and 2020 opportunities

TechCrunch

The Netherlands’ ecosystem has been flourishing; more than $85 million was invested in regional startups in 2019 alone. Plenty of good funding rounds, a highly skilled workforce and a strong entrepreneurial culture have given Amsterdam a booming startup ecosystem. The nation’s proximity to the U.K., A great team.

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Gitai Gets ¥4 billion Funding to Develop Space Robots, Aims to Reduce Labor Costs by 100 Times

AsiaTechDaily

Register Gitai, a Tokyo-based startup, has recently closed a 4 billion yen funding round to accelerate the development of its remotely-controlled robots for space exploration. Gitai, a startup founded in 2016, has been at the forefront of developing robots specifically designed for space exploration.

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Arrival’s Avinash Rugoobur to reveal EV built with Uber at TC Sessions: Mobility 2022

TechCrunch

This work was pivotal in accelerating the delivery of AVs and in creating the OEM/startup ecosystem. TC Session: Mobility 2022 breaks through the hype and goes beyond the headlines to discover how merging technology and transportation will affect a broad swath of industries, cities and the people who work and live in them.

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Arrival’s Avinash Rugoobur to reveal EV built with Uber at TC Sessions: Mobility 2022

TechCrunch

This work was pivotal in accelerating the delivery of AVs and in creating the OEM/startup ecosystem. TC Session: Mobility 2022 breaks through the hype and goes beyond the headlines to discover how merging technology and transportation will affect a broad swath of industries, cities and the people who work and live in them.