【(On-line Pitch) 2021 SelectUSA Summit, Tech Startup, Demo Day】6/7-11
4/30, (Due) SelectUSA
【盡快 submit pitch 】有點難度，需耐心填寫
https://www.selectusasummit.us/Programming/SelectUSA-Tech-Pitch-Sessions
2021 SelectUSA Tech 將於 6/7-11 採線上方式進行。今年特別安排 Tech Startup on line Pitch, TINVA startup 為AIT特別欽點的團體, 有機會與全球新創一同角逐, 並與全球的投資人線上見面, 除此之外, 由於台灣疫情控制得宜, AIT 特別~為台灣所有報名的參與者與startups~ 於台北舉辦實體線下活動!!!
站上國際舞台!!! 前進美國!!! 與全球新創交流的機會就在 SelectUSA Summit Tech!!!
2021 highlights>>
On line Pitch/ 線上虛擬攤位(video)
AIT台北舉辦歡迎酒會和實體交流活動 (實體活動)，提供與會與各方(如,台美官方與國內外投資人)深度交流
產業深度探索（Industry Vertical Deep Dives）
全球投資人線上齊聚
數十場針對個別產業的 Investment Academy 議程
透過 TINVA 報名之會員新創 >>
請於3/31前於TINVA官網報名 >> (https://tinva.org/calendar/detail/312), 可享有:
- 報名費優惠並 有機會獲得 TINVA 補助 US$350 報名費~~~!!!
- TINVA將與Nasdaq,Deloitte,台經院聯合辦理~集訓 (pitch camp),專業專人指導BP與專業英文pitch!!!
- 可參與由AIT在台灣舉辦的實體交流活動 (6/3, 6/8 & 6/9), 與台灣的新創/投資家及重要官方資源面對面深入交流
- Timeline:
3/31, TINVA 新創報名截止日
4/1-4/30, TINVA 集訓營
4/30, selectUSA Tech 官網報名截止日 (同時須提交BP proposal)
6/3, (台灣實體活動) Welcome Reception (not confirmed yet) AIT處長官邸或AIT reception hall
6/8, (台灣實體活動) Grand Open
- Government Open>>經濟部(in person), 美方政府高層(video), AIT, 台灣代表團團長
- Keynote Speech>>(not confirmed yet) 陳五福, 陳仕駿, 張子文….
6/9, (台灣實體活動) Matchmaking
6/7-11 (US time) >> SelectUSA Tech online events
- Registration fee:
startup: US$350
Non-startup: US$650 (https://www.selectusasummit.us/)
- Date & Venue:
6/7-11 (US time) >> SelectUSA Tech online events
6/3, welcome reception (not confirmed yet) AIT處長官邸或 AIT reception hall
6/8, Grand Open (not confirmed yet) 飯店
6/8, Matchmaking (not confirmed yet) 飯店
- TINVA官網 新創報名專屬 連結:
https://tinva.org/calendar/detail/312
SelectUSA TECH 相關連結:
https://www.selectusasummit.us/Programming/SelectUSA-Tech
TINVA 消息連結 (有附件資料參考): https://tinva.org/news/detail/1187
2021 SelectUSA Tech
美國商務部的SelectUSA已正式啟動
2021年SelectUSA Tech 線上報名系統
https://www.selectusasummit.us/Programming/SelectUSA-Tech
一年一度的SelectUSA 選擇美國投資高峰會將於2021年6月7-11日舉行，為因應新冠肺炎疫情，將採虛擬方式進行。所有潛在投資人均可透過SelectUSA Investment Academy課程和大會活動取得各種實用資訊，並參與在台北實體舉辦的線下活動。
今年投資高峰會包含：
- 線上活動
- 探索：100多個虛擬攤位將展示美國各地的投資機會
- 學習：知名政商界領袖將分享對最新商業趨勢和投資政策、趨勢的見解
- 實現：與會者可取得各種所需的實用工具、資訊及人脈，進而推動其投資計畫
- 投資高峰會的社交工具可幫助與會者和重要人士安排線上會議
- 虛擬展會：超過150個美國各地經濟發展機構（EDO - Economic Development Organization）參加，投資人可與參展的EDO聯繫。參展單位還包括美國政府單位、產業公會、及專業諮詢服務(稅務、法務、管理顧問)公司。
- SelectUSA投資顧問和美國政府部門專司投資業務的官員將提供一對一線上諮詢，為投資人提供協助。
- 講者包括美國政府閣員、高階企業主管、意見領袖等，探討與美國投資環境和商機相關的重要政策和趨勢。
- SelectUSA Tech的與會者還可參加針對新創事業推廣、拓展、籌資、集資的工作坊，包括新興科技的投資機會
- 推出SelectUSA Global Women in Tech為女性創業家開創的新單元，向外國女性創業家汲取在美拓展業務的成功經驗
- 產業深度探索（Industry Vertical Deep Dives）
- 數十場針對個別產業的Investment Academy議程
- 產業參訪－在美國各州探索產業的種種機會
- 產業公會舉辦的圓桌會議
- 美國在台協會商務組將在大會期間於台北舉辦歡迎酒會和實體活動，提供與會的台灣公司和各方深度交流的機會。
今年高峰會的特色：
- 虛擬展會
- 100多場針對投資美國的線上議程
- 線上工作坊、人際交流等活動
- 社交平台
- 與會者資料庫
- 直接與其他與會者聯繫
透過強大的線上媒合工具，與會者可省下旅費，有效率地安排與美國各州/地方經濟發展機構和政府部門的會議。SelectUSA已擬定高峰會初步議程內容並將於近期將提供詳細議程。
-SelectUSA Investment Academy： 根據與會者的類別和時區，安排了100多場議程，讓與會者收穫滿滿。
-SelectUSA Tech為初創和新創科技公司提供優惠的入場及展示機會
https://www.selectusasummit.us/Programming/SelectUSA-Tech
SelectUSA Tech的與會者均可在虛擬展會中，以影片方式展示您的產品或服務。
SelectUSA Tech的與會者可投遞企畫書，入選者有機會可以向創投業者和全美各地新創生態系的代表進行Pitch簡報，依產業區分為航太、網路安全、電子商務、金融科技、醫療科技、軟體、其他 七個場次。
Startup Pitch Sessions
Early-stage and startup tech companies can apply to make their virtual pitch in front of an audience of Investment Summit attendees and a panel of 4-6 judges, including venture capitalists, corporate investors, representatives from startup ecosystems, and industry experts. All pitches are limited to four minutes, followed by two minutes of Q&A from the panel of judges. Each selected company will participate in one of seven sessions in the following categories:
- Aerospace
- Cybersecurity
- e-Commerce
- FinTech
- MedTech
- Software
- Other (any tech industry not listed above)
Apply now to participate in the Virtual Startup Pitch Sessions at the 2021 SelectUSA Investment Summit. Applications are due by April 30, 2021.
Note: Only companies approved to attend the 2021 SelectUSA Investment Summit under the SelectUSA Tech program are eligible to participate in the pitching sessions. Please apply to attend the Investment Summit before applying to pitch.
Startup Pitch Session Application Process
Applications due by April 30, 2021
Pitch: 4 minutes pitch + 2 minutes of Q&A
The pitching application will be posted soon. The application will include the questions listed below. Pitching applications must be submitted by 12:00am (midnight) EDT on April 30, 2021.
Who: Company Name, Project or Initiative, & Team
What is your company name? What is the new initiative or project? Who is on the team?
Why: The Problem
What problem are you trying to solve? How is your solution different from other solutions? What is the market opportunity?
- Define your market (global & specific to the U.S.)
- Total market size, your niche, and U.S. market potential
- Competitors
- Trends
- Market forces
What: Your Solution / Product / Technology
- Describe your product
- Its competitive advantage
- 4 P Marketing Mix (price, product, promotion, & place)
How: Business Model and Achievements
Please describe how you are planning to make money, be profitable, and be scalable. Achievements may include:
- Describe your timeline and milestones to date
- Existing customers and other partnerships
- Funding already obtained and plans for future funding rounds
- Intellectual Property (IP) protections (if applicable)
- Other relevant achievements
When: Next Steps
- What are your next steps broadly and for the U.S. market specifically?
- What is your ask to the audience? What are you looking for?
Application Review Criteria
The SelectUSA Tech planning team will select up to 60 companies participating in SelectUSA Tech that submit a pitching application by 12:00am (midnight) EDT on April 30, 2021. You may include supporting documents as necessary.
Pitch proposals will be judged on the following factors:
1. Completeness.
2. Adherence to the requested format (who, why, what, how, when), with allowances for some creativity.
3. Timeliness of submission (Proposals received earlier in the process will receive a higher score).
4. U.S. market readiness (Is the product/design/concept well-developed and ready for entry into the U.S. market?).
We may contact applicants directly if more information is needed.
By applying, you authorize the U.S. Department of Commerce to share submitted information with partners who are a part of the review committee.
Judging the SelectUSA Tech Startup Pitch Sessions
Pitches will be judged on the following criteria:
Practicality – How reasonable and scalable is the concept/product?
Creativity – How different is the product or idea from others already on the market?
Market Analysis – Is there a genuine need for the concept/product in the market? How well is the target market defined?
Impact – What potential impact will the concept have on the U.S. (and other) market(s)?
Experience/Management – How well prepared is the presenter and their team to execute the concept? Do they have the necessary experience to succeed?
Strategy – Does the project and the team have a clear plan, including a means to measure success?
Presentation Flow – How well is the concept presented? Did the presenter complete the pitch within the 4 minutes allotted? Was the presentation compelling and concise?
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The SelectUSA Investment Summit is the highest-profile event dedicated to promoting foreign direct investment (FDI) in the United States. The Investment Summit plays a vital role in attracting and facilitating business investment and job creation by raising awareness about the wide range of investment opportunities in the United States and enabling necessary direct connections between investors and U.S. economic development organizations (EDOs).
Each Investment Summit focuses on the U.S. investment environment, industry trends, and new opportunities. Additionally, the Investment Summit features senior government officials, C-Suite business executives, and other thought leaders.
The virtual 2021 Investment Summit, will maintain the core principles of the annual event and will incorporate similar themes and fundamental concepts. The event will feature 100+ virtual sessions, a virtual exhibition hall with EDOs and service providers, and a robust networking platform where participants can make the connections they need to push their investments forward.
The SelectUSA Investment Summit draws more than 3,000 attendees. Historically, the Investment Summit attracts more than 1,200 business investors from approximately 80 international markets who join economic developers from almost all U.S. states and territories. In 2019, nearly $100 million in new investment projects were announced at the event.
The 2021 Investment Summit agenda will highlight a robust SelectUSA Tech program, Industry Spotlights, and a dynamic mobile networking app. Topics ranging from infrastructure to workforce development will once again feature prominent industry experts and government officials. In short: You don't want to miss it. Stay tuned for updates and sign up for the latest information!
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Who should apply?
Representatives from the following types of organizations will significantly benefit from attending the 2021 SelectUSA Investment Summit:
- Investors, including representatives of international businesses of all sizes, that are seeking to establish or expand operations in the United States;
- Representatives of U.S. economic development organizations;
- Representatives from U.S. state and local governments; and
- Advisors, service providers, companies, chambers of commerce, and associations facilitating FDI into the United States.
Why apply?
INVESTORS
The United States is a land of diverse opportunities; our consumer market, our workers, our technology, and our resources are vast and varied. This diversity means there are opportunities for start-ups, medium-sized enterprises, and multinational companies.
The SelectUSA Investment Summit is a time-saving mechanism for investors who are interested in establishing or expanding operations in the United States. Take advantage of these opportunities:
- Connect - Connect virtually with fellow investors, service providers, and government officials, who may share tools, tricks of the trade, and lessons learned about investing in the United States.
- Network - Set up virtual meetings with fellow investors, economic development professionals, service providers, and government leaders from across the United States through our online networking platform.
- Learn - Learn more about how, where, and why to invest in the United States with the most robust content available. Hear about innovative resources and incentives directly from federal, state, and local officials.
"The access that companies have at the [Investment] Summit to the highest level of the federal government, plus all of the state and local agencies, for us it was an unparalleled opportunity to access all of the people in one place that we need to make our transition to the U.S. easier."
– International Investor
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONS (EDOs)
The Investment Summit is the primary event where U.S. economic development organizations can meet over 1,000 investors who are seeking to establish or expand their business operations in the United States. Take advantage of these opportunities:
- Connect - Connect with other economic developers, service providers, and government officials who may share tools and information to help you attract more investment locally.
- Network - Set up meetings with potential investors through our online networking platform.
- Learn - Learn about the latest investment trends and resources to help you more effectively reach investors.
- Promotion - Showcase the advantages of your location in the virtual exhibition hall.
"SelectUSA 2019 was great in the sense that the quality of businesses that attended were outstanding. We are already witnessing outcomes from the [Investment] Summit. We have one business that has signed a lease and plans to invest up to $1 million within the next 12 months."
– Economic Development Organization
How to Apply
Demand to attend is high, and space in many targeted sessions will be limited. All those who wish to attend the SelectUSA Investment Summit must apply. Qualified applications will be accepted based on the overall balance of attendees with respect to the source market and participant type.
APPLICATION INFORMATION & PROCESS
Agenda Overview
The official agenda will feature the SelectUSA Investment Academy, plenary sessions, and networking events.
SELECTUSA INVESTMENT SUMMIT
The 2021 SelectUSA Investment Summit will feature five days of main stage and Investment Academy session programming.
The main stage will showcase high-profile CEOs, senior executives, and U.S. government leaders who set the tone for business trends and investment policies in the United States.
The SelectUSA Investment Academy is comprised of sessions designed explicitly for investors and economic development organization (EDO) representatives who want to gain actionable insight into the U.S. investment environment. Focused, thematic sessions featuring government and industry expert practitioners provide companies with practical tools and strategies for all stages of the investment process and provide EDOs with resources and best practices for FDI attraction.
SELECTUSA TECH SPOTLIGHT
Early-stage and startup tech companies from across the world will have the opportunity to virtually exhibit their products and tell their stories. In addition to virtual exhibiting, approved startups will have the opportunity to apply to give a 4-minute virtual pitch in front of a panel of judges made up of venture capitalists, corporate investors, and representatives of the startup ecosystem across the United States.
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE SELECTUSA TECH PROGRAM HERE
EXHIBITION HALL
The virtual exhibition hall at the SelectUSA Investment Summit highlights U.S. state, territorial, tribal, regional, and local EDOs with opportunities for international investors. Additionally, the virtual exhibition hall will host service providers who can provide valuable insights and guidance to international investors seeking opportunities inside the United States.
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INDUSTRY ROAD TRIP
SelectUSA will host a virtual Industry Road Trip around the United States at the 2021 Investment Summit. The Industry Road Trip will feature approved EDO exhibitors who will share in-depth information on local industry clusters.
EDOs who have been approved to exhibit at the Investment Summit may select ONE industry that they would like to feature as part of the Industry Road Trip. SelectUSA will work with the EDO to produce a short (approx. 5min) recording, which will be featured on the agenda during the 2021 SelectUSA Investment Summit.
For investors - this Industry Road Trip will help you to connect with local economic developers, business leaders, and experts while exploring promising investment opportunities in some of the most dynamic industries in the United States.
Participation details for approved EDO exhibitors will be available soon.
INTERPRETATION
Will there be foreign language interpretation or translation at the Investment Summit?
Yes, we will provide interpretation or translation of virtual sessions in the following languages: Arabic, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin Chinese, Portuguese, Spanish, and Vietnamese.
May I request the assistance of an interpreter for my meetings?
SelectUSA does not provide interpretation outside of the main agenda sessions.
Can I bring my own interpreter?
Yes, you may register your own interpreter, but you will have to pay for their registration fee. All interpreters must go through the vetting process, and once approved, will have access to all programming.
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