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Lebanon's startup scene is built for global markets
Lebanon's startup ecosystem operates on a fundamentally different premise than most tech hubs. While entrepreneurs in larger markets might spend years perfecting their domestic strategy, Lebanese founders incorporate abroad and sketch international e
How Armenia built an ecosystem bigger than its borders
Armenia has quietly built one of the region's most sophisticated startup ecosystems. The country's tech diaspora, with deep Silicon Valley roots, gives it an edge that neighboring countries can't easily replicate.
How Mongolia's landlocked startup scene is thriving
When you think of Mongolia, startup innovation probably isn't the first thing that comes to mind. But this landlocked country is quietly building something unexpected: a tech ecosystem that's learned to turn geographic constraints into creative advan
Meet the startups modernizing Kazakhstan's tech lands
Kazakhstan's tech startups are revolutionizing infrastructure and services across the vast country, creating innovative solutions to modernize essential systems despite formidable geographic challenges.
Tajikistan is building its digital foundations
Tajikistan's entrepreneurs focus on building essential digital infrastructure, transforming access to services in a country where internet reaches just less than half of the population.
ANDE Conference: Unlocking big ideas for small business
ASIA • URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Seedstars unveils fifteen startups shortlisted for the Smart Cities Innovation Lab
Seedstars has announced the shortlist of fifteen progressive startups for their joint initiative, the Smart Cities Innovation Lab (SCIL).
ASIA • TECHNOLOGY
Taunggyi e-commence hackathon seeks participants to help businesses in Shan State grow and create jobs
The hackathon offers local, tech-savvy people an opportunity to find solutions to help small businesses survive the ongoing economic hardship in Myanmar.
New care entrepreneurship programme to boost women’s economic empowerment in the Asia-Pacific
The GICEEP has been launched in the Asia-Pacific region, to help women turn disproportionate unpaid care work into business opportunities.
How Dimple de Leon-Sandoval of EveGrocer is tackling the plastic waste epidemic in the Philippines
Climate change is one of the most pressing issues of our time, and the actions we take today will determine the fate of future generations. At Seedstars, we found that entrepreneurs have a unique opportunity to use their skills and resources to make
How eco-warrior Sirasit Sachdev is working to solve recycling crisis in Thailand
Another entrepreneur who found their calling in combating climate change is Sirasit Sachdev, the founder of Micro Green Tech, a Thailand-based company that aims to enhance the environment and social well-being by upscaling the efficiency of recycling
UNESCAP and Seedstars launch an open call for startups to join the Smart Cities Innovation Lab
The UNESCAP has launched an open call to startups across Asia to take part in the Smart Cities Innovation Lab (SCIL)
Thai insurtech startup Eazy Digital raises $850K in oversubscribed seed round
Thai insurtech startup Eazy Digital, which provides digital platforms for insurance companies, has raised US$850,000 in an oversubscribed seed funding round.
ASIA • HR
Indonesia-based Employee Assistance Program platform Mindtera closes $850K seed extension round
Mindtera, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) platform in Indonesia, announces the close of their combined seed and seed extension round at $850K funding.
Philippine circular economy startup Humble closes oversubscribed seed round
Humble Sustainability, a circular economy startup from the Philippines, closed its seed round led by Seedstars International Ventures.
ASIA • AEROSPACE
Lufthansa Technik Philippines announces winners of its international pitch competition
Lufthansa Technik Philippines held its hybrid pitch competition event in Villamor Air Base for the 12 aviation innovator finalists of the LTP Startup Challenge.
Lufthansa Technik Philippines launches regional search for aviation industry innovators
The Lufthansa Technik Philippines and Seedstars is the LTP Startup Challenge for aviation innovators in the APAC region.
Seedstars joins The SUP Challenge to support startups in Thailand and the Philippines to reduce plastic waste
Seedstars will be participating in The SUP Challenge with projects in Thailand and the Philippines.
ASIA • HEALTHCARE
How HD Successfully Scaled In Southeast Asia Without Relying On Telehealth
HD is a direct-pay healthcare marketplace connecting patients to hospitals and healthcare SMEs, with the mission to bring affordable healthcare to the ‘99%’
ASIA • OTHER
K-Startup Center Singapore
K-Startup Center held an accelerator program with a goal to help local FinTech and Smart City startups expand into Singapore and the Southeast Asian region.
UN Women Showcase Care Industry Startups from Asia-Pacific in Online Demo Day
The UN Women Care Accelerator has concluded their program showcasing startups in Asia-Pacific with a focus on developing solutions for the care industry.
The Incubation Network’s fresh efforts in Thailand will tackle Southeast Asia’s plastic pollution bottlenecks via circular economy startup solutions
The Incubation Network joins the Thai Govt’s Public Private Partnership for Plastic and Waste Management, with aim to reduce marine plastic debris.
ASIA • TECH
Support for local startups comes as The Incubation Network joins the Thai Government’s Public Private Partnership for Plastic and Waste Management, which aims to reduce over 50% of marine plastic debris by 2027.
Innovating in uncertain times: How startups are shaping the care industry
We have selected thirteen startups from the Asia-Pacific region working in the care industry and talked to them about their innovations.
