Draper's Global Startup Competition

About

Draper's Global Startup Competition invites biotech startups from around the world to connect with the entrepreneurial ecosystems of Incheon and Silicon Valley, offering opportunities for investment, community support, and global exposure to enhance their growth in international markets.

Benefits

• 🌐 Global Exposure
• Participants will gain exposure to both the Incheon and Silicon Valley startup ecosystems.
• 💰 Investment Opportunities
• Potential to attract attention and investment from Silicon Valley venture capitalist Tim Draper and his team.
• 🎤 Community Access
• Winners will enter the Draper Startup House community, gaining access to support and resources.
• 💵 Funding Support
• Winners may have the opportunity to receive funding support, with potential investments up to $500,000.

Eligibility Criteria

• 🌍 Geographic Eligibility
• Open to global startup teams and entrepreneurs, particularly those interested in the biotechnology sector.
• 💼 Business Stage
• Must be a startup company operating in the biotechnology industry.
• 👥 Team Requirements
• Teams should consist of entrepreneurs with a focus on innovation in biotechnology.
• 🏢 Legal Status
• Participants must be legally registered entities or teams with a viable business plan.

Participation Commitments

• 📍 Participation Requirement
• Participants may need to engage in both online and offline activities related to the competition.
• 🎤 Presentation Requirement
• Teams must prepare to present their business ideas during the competition.
• ⏰ Time Commitment
• Participants should be ready to commit time for the competition events and networking opportunities.

Target Region

Open to global participants, with a focus on Incheon, South Korea.

Target Sector

Biotechnology startups and innovation.