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PIER71™ Smart Port Challenge 2024 Roadshow: Busan

🚀 PIER71™ Smart Port Challenge Roadshow Goes International! 🌏
Next Stop: Busan, South Korea!

We’re thrilled with the opportunity to collaborate with Start2 Group for an exciting In-Person event on 19 June 2024!

📅 Date: 19 June 2024, Wednesday
🕑 Time: 4:30 PM – 6 PM KST
📍 Location: Sorinamu Cafe, 1st floor, Webs, 45 Centumdong-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan
Register: https://event-us.kr/start2group/event/85610

We look forward to meeting #startups, #scaleups, #VCs, #maritime companies, #researchers and #accelerators who want to find out more about PIER71™ Smart Port Challenge 2024.

We also warmly welcome Zi Hua Samuel Soo, Regional Director (Korea and Japan), #MPA who will be delivering the welcome address, and joining Sharine Tan and Marianne Choo at the Roadshows in Korea.

Come listen to Dawon Kim of MarinaChain, a finalist of the Smart Port Challenge, as she shares the company’s experience with the programme.

✅ Discover 14 innovation opportunities in Green Technologies, Smart Shipping, Next Generation Ports, and Digitalization.
​✅ Gain insights on leveraging Green & Digital Shipping Corridors to test your solutions, acquire partners and access funding.
​✅ Network with key players in the maritime innovation ecosystem.

See you in Busan! 🚢💡

Shortlisted finalists are enrolled in a two-phase, 12-week programme.


Phase 1: Fit Check - Market Discovery and Validation

Kickstart your journey by diving deep into the heart of your market! In this phase, we'll help you answer the pivotal question: Is there a product-market fit for your solution? Validate your tech, test your assumptions, and find the perfect match for your innovation. A review will be conducted at the end of Phase 1. Only selected participants will advance to Phase 2.


Phase 2: Gap Busters - Navigating New Markets

Now, it's time to bridge the commercial gap. In this phase, you’ll partner with industry veterans who bring sharp business insights to the table. Together, you’ll navigate and conquer markets that may be uncharted territory for your startup.


Although the programme is designed for remote and overseas participants, in-person participation is required for the following events conducted in Singapore: