The KSC Deeptech 2025 Program was a transformative experience, setting the stage for these Korean startups to take bold steps toward global expansion.

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.

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.

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."

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."

Expanding your business into the United States brings tremendous opportunities — and a fair share of challenges.

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.

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.

HubSpot Ventures isn’t just funding startups — it’s expanding the infrastructure behind modern go-to-market growth. With checks ranging from $500K to $5M and a strong focus on AI-powered GTM and revenue operations tools, HubSpot is building an ecosystem where integration drives measurable retention, distribution, and long-term platform value.

Demo days are evolving from rapid-fire pitch marathons into curated, conversation-first formats. As investor fatigue grows, accelerators are shifting toward strategic matching, deeper relationships, and meaningful founder–investor dialogue that drives real outcomes.

Adobe Ventures is shaping the future of creative infrastructure by backing startups in AI production, workflow automation, and immersive media. More than capital, Adobe offers ecosystem access, product integration opportunities, and a direct path into the next generation of creative technology.

Corporate venture capital is moving beyond innovation theater. Companies are shifting from flashy pilots to real commercialization — turning startup partnerships into measurable revenue, operational impact, and long-term growth.

LG Technology Ventures shows how a global conglomerate invests in startups to build long-term systems — not just products — across AI, energy, bio, and mobility.

Cross-border acceleration is reshaping how startups scale. We explore why founders are moving beyond local programs, what makes global-first accelerators work, and how early international design changes outcomes.

The OpenAI Startup Fund is quietly reshaping AI venture capital — from robotics and healthcare to developer tools and generative AI. We break down how the fund works, where it invests, and what founders can learn from its fastest-scaling portfolio companies.

Unfiltered AI investment insights, deal data, and proprietary frameworks from Managing Partner Kenneth. Real perspectives on AI startups reshaping industries.

The fastest-scaling founders don’t wait to go global — they design for it from the start. Here are the patterns we see behind startups that break through across borders.

2025 was a year of real global movement for Elpis Labs — from New York to Seoul, Tashkent, Santiago, and Miami. This wrap-up reflects the founders, programs, and ecosystems shaping a new era of cross-border expansion.

From gaming and entertainment to AI and emerging technologies, Sony Innovation Fund shows how a global corporation works with startups to explore new markets, platforms, and business models. This article looks at how Sony approaches venture investing and collaboration.

Breaking into the U.S. market isn’t about translation or speed. It’s about recognizing patterns — from fragmented regional markets to cultural fit, legal complexity, and local presence — that separate international startups who scale from those who stall.