Join Alibaba Cloud x KrASIA Global Startup Accelerator

Alibaba Cloud x KrASIA
Global Startup Accelerator

In June 2021, Alibaba Cloud announced its new Project AsiaForward initiative to bring digital transformation to local enterprises in Asia and nurture fresh talent. As part of Project AsiaForward, Alibaba Cloud is launching the Alibaba Cloud x KrASIA Global Startup Accelerator. A series of Demo Days will be held, presenting startups the chance to be selected for the Global Startup Accelerator and become part of Alibaba Cloud’s global ecosystem.

The Alibaba Cloud x KrASIA Global Startup Accelerator Demo Days aims to seek out and empower high-potential budding startups in Asia who have dreams of becoming the next breakout story.

WHO SHOULD APPLY?

We invite startups from all stages and industries, with hopes to lead Asia's next stage of digital innovation, to propose their ideas and ambitions!

PRIZES AND BENEFITS

Upon successful registration and event organiser's confirmation

  • USD 3,000 Alibaba Cloud credits after demo day

Top 50

  • 1-to-1 technical support for setting up and migration
  • Get the attention of notable regional VCs for potential investments

Country Stars (Demo Day Winners)

  • USD 60,000 Alibaba Cloud credits
  • 1-to-1 technical support for setting up and migration
  • Get connected to top VCs in Southeast Asia and China
  • Profile articles in English and Chinese by KrASIA and 36Kr Global

SELECTION
PROCESS

REGISTER
  • - Company name
  • - Contract details
  • - Corporate deck
ASSESSMENT BY
JUDGING PANEL
DEMO DAY
ALIBABA CLOUD X KRASIA
GLOBAL STARTUP
ACCELERATOR
Up to 3 country stars will be selected from each Demo Day

SELECTION CRITERIA

POTENTIAL OF EXPANDING OVERSEAS

Based on the company's demonstrated market research of overseas demand and plans to penetrating overseas markets.

FEASIBILITY OF BUSINESS MODEL

Based on the defensibility and scalability of startups' revenue models.

DIFFERENTIATION

Based on the novelty of idea and potential to create meaningful impact in the startups' respective industry.

DEMO DAYS

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EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

PANEL OF JUDGES

VC PARTNERS

COMMUNITY PARTNERS

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