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Navigating Singapore’s Startup Ecosystem: Top 5 Funding Initiatives Unveiled

AsiaTechDaily

Entrepreneurs are drawn to Singapore’s comprehensive support system, which has business-incubating infrastructure, tax incentives, substantial government subsidies, and strong international connections. In this guide, we’ll explore the diverse startup programs available in Singapore.

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Malaysia’s Mosti Prioritizes Tech Innovation and Startup Ecosystem in its Annual Budget

AsiaTechDaily

Register Malaysia’s Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation ( Mosti ) plans to push emerging technology and promote Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education within the framework of Budget 2024. Minister Chang Lih Kang has outlined these focus areas in Mosti’s budgetary proposals.

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beSUCCESS Media spotlights the vibrant Korean startup ecosystem at BEYOND Expo in Macau

AsiaTechDaily

Register beSUCCESS Media Group , a well-known media group in South Korea, participated in the prominent BEYOND International Technology Innovation Expo (BEYOND Expo) in Macau as a designated media partner. The company operates various platforms and initiatives to foster entrepreneurship and innovation.

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Detroit’s Monica Wheat Strengthens Startup Ecosystem with Equality and Inclusion

StartupNation

Being a woman and a person of color, Wheat says she noticed that there weren’t a lot of women or people of color in certain STEM sectors, like technology and engineering. Coding, technology and education have always been central to Wheat. That’s where she first found out about the venture capital business.

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What minority founders must consider before entering the venture-backed startup ecosystem

TechCrunch

Sesie Bonsi is the founder and CEO of Bleu , a financial technology platform focused on enabling touchless payment experiences. Funding for Black entrepreneurs in the U.S. I experienced hundreds of rejections before raising $2 million to start a mobile payment platform, Bleu, using beacon technology to drive simple and secure payments.

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MADCash Secures RM5 Million in Funding to Empower Women Entrepreneurs

AsiaTechDaily

Register MADCash , the Malaysian fintech startup specializing in zero-interest micro-funding for women entrepreneurs, has successfully concluded its pre-Series A funding round with a RM 5 million investment. Artem Ventures led the investment charge, with contributions from MSW Ventures and the ScaleUp Founders Fund.

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After a record 2022, 8 investors explain why it’s ‘still just Day 1’ for Africa’s startup ecosystem

TechCrunch

This shows that Africa’s investment landscape is still very promising because it continues to grow, and there’s increasing interest in multiple startup ecosystems, including nascent ecosystems. billion, which we believe is an indication of the maturity of the ecosystem and the growing/diverse financial needs of entrepreneurs.