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JOIN OUR IPHATCH®
INNOVATION PROGRAMME

Using patents to bridge the best technology start-ups and the world's largest corporations.

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Application Submission

Application closes on 

31st July 2023 

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Application Submission

Application closes on 

30th April 2023 

Application Closed

IPHatch Cities

First, find a Patent

Piece Future has developed a unique programme to help

start-ups to leverage on an Open Innovation concept.

 

IPHatch® bridges impactful sustainable technologies from multinational corporations with best-in-class high growth tech companies, connecting entrepreneurs and emerging start-ups with access to vital resources & networks globally. We build sustainable solutions towards a greener future through the start-ups, creating economic, environmental and social impact.

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Our Impact

What is IPHatch®

Empowering
start-ups with
deep-tech seeds

Be part of our IPHatch® business community spanning across Asia and Europe

Get funded by our wide network of VC partners

Benefits

Business

Expansion

Business Expansion

Facilitate start-ups overseas expansion by sharing on market needs, especially social issues overseas, and presenting start-ups with technologies that have potential to be used to solve social issues

Coaching from Network Mentors

Educate local start-ups through mentoring programmes to develop extensive business plans that meet overseas market needs

​Incubation

Incubation

Exchange incubation / accelerator programmes that aims to connect global start-ups and entrepreneurs in the hub cities of the ecosystem through overseas partners like ACE, IPI and HKTDC

Technology Portfolios

Technology Portfolios

Strengthen the credibility of start-ups through technology acquisitions, licensing and collaboration with major companies internationally

Funding Opportunities

Funding Opportunities

Matching of domestic and overseas VCs through partners and workshops

Our Sectors

Our IP Originators

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Innovation Programme that connects tech-providers and start-ups

"The approach to build your business on already granted patent is the easiest way to initiate your journey to patenting"

- Jari Vaario, Nokia

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