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Ten Italian Life Sciences Startups Kick Off the 7th Edition of the ITA Life Sciences Acceleration Program
It's part of the Global Startup Program, organized by ITA - Italian Trade Agency, and Elpis Labs runs the U.S. side. Ten companies got in. We kept it small on purpose, so every founder gets real time with the people who matter for their business.


U.S. market entry for Taiwanese startups
Four lessons for Taiwanese startups going to the U.S., from the GIH x Elpis Labs session: buyers, ecosystems, problem-first stories, and why procurement is the real finish line.


Korean Startups in New York: A Week with Elpis Labs
Seven Korean founders spent a week in New York with Elpis Labs: workshops, investor and corporate matchmaking, ecosystem visits and a closing showcase.


Corporate Venture Capital Models: 3 CVCs, 3 Answers
Presidio Ventures, New York Life Ventures and Huntington on three corporate venture capital models, how CVCs work with business units, and physical AI.


The September Advantage: A Founder's Playbook for a Stronger Fall Raise
The fall raise window opens in September. Elpis Labs' founder playbook: build an AI operating system, pre-warm investors, and arrive raise-ready — without burning out.


The New Corporate Innovation Stack: Accelerators, Venture Arms, Pilots, and Startup Partnerships
The most successful companies don’t rely on a single innovation tool. Discover how corporate innovation stacks combine startup scouting, accelerators, CVC, and venture clienting to drive business impact.


How Startups Became the Fastest Way for Corporations to Test AI Agents
AI agents are reshaping enterprise innovation, but the real challenge is testing them at scale. Discover why startups have become the fastest path for corporations to validate AI solutions and accelerate enterprise adoption.


KSC Deeptech 2025 Program: Korean Innovation Takes Center Stage in NYC
The KSC Deeptech 2025 Program was a transformative experience, setting the stage for these Korean startups to take bold steps toward global expansion.
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Uzbekistan Startup Landscape 2025 – Updated Edition [June, 2025]
This new version reflects valuable feedback and contributions from our partners on the ground in Uzbekistan. Thanks to their insights, we were able to clarify several data points, include new developments, and present a more comprehensive view of the local innovation landscape.


BMW, Volvo, Toyota: How Auto Giants Are Reinventing Themselves Through Startups
The global auto tech market is forecasted to reach $400B+ by 2030, and BMW, Volvo, Toyota aren't just watching from the sidelines — they're placing massive bets on external innovation.


Who would have expected Chile to emerge as Latin America's CVC powerhouse?
The question isn't whether Chile can compete with regional neighbors anymore. It's whether the rest of Latin America can keep up with what's happening in "Chilecon Valley."


Uzbekistan’s Startup Ecosystem in 2025: A Funding Revolution Underway
The question isn't whether Chile can compete with regional neighbors anymore. It's whether the rest of Latin America can keep up with what's happening in "Chilecon Valley."


Calling All Canadian Companies: Scale into the U.S. Market with Elpis Labs
Expanding your business into the United States brings tremendous opportunities — and a fair share of challenges.


Elpis Labs Hosts Uzbek Innovation Delegation in New York
Our Civic Hall gathering featured roundtable discussions, live demos, and networking over New York–style refreshments. “Empowering global innovators to connect and co-create is at the heart of Elpis Labs,” said Anastasia Lykova, Founder of Elpis Labs.


Korean Venture Capital Trends 2025: What Investors Need to Know
Our Civic Hall gathering featured roundtable discussions, live demos, and networking over New York–style refreshments. “Empowering global innovators to connect and co-create is at the heart of Elpis Labs,” said Anastasia Lykova, Founder of Elpis Labs.


The Student-to-Founder Pipeline Built America's Unicorns. In 2026 It's Narrowing.
Record youth entrepreneurship, a 17% drop in new international enrollment, 7,000 accelerators and one Rutgers student hired in New York. What actually works.


From SaaS to Agentic AI: Why Salesforce Keeps Investing in Enterprise Infrastructure Startups
Salesforce is betting that the future of enterprise software will be powered by AI agents. Through strategic investments, acquisitions, and infrastructure partnerships, the company is helping build the foundations of the agentic enterprise.


Inside eBay Ventures Startup Investments: How the Giant Stays Ahead in E-commerce
eBay Ventures invests in marketplace infrastructure startups across recommerce, AI, seller tools, and cross-border commerce — helping the company stay ahead in the evolving e-commerce landscape.


The Venture Client Model: Why Smart Corporations Buy Before They Invest
The venture client model is changing corporate innovation by turning startups into suppliers before investors get involved. Here’s how companies like BMW and Siemens use procurement-driven partnerships to scale innovation faster.


PayPal Ventures and the Next Generation of Fintech Infrastructure
PayPal Ventures is investing in the next generation of fintech infrastructure — from AI and stablecoins to cross-border payments and embedded finance. Here’s how the firm combines strategic partnerships with venture-scale investing.
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