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.

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.

Bosch Ventures is redefining corporate VC with a €250M fund focused on deeptech solutions in climate, mobility, automation, and AI. Through its Open Bosch program, startups gain not only capital but access to Bosch’s global infrastructure, enabling real co-innovation at industrial scale.

The Global Investors Bridge in NYC brought Korean founders and U.S. ecosystem leaders into one room for direct, practical conversations on market entry. Co-hosted by Elpis Labs, the event created space for real exchange, cross-border insight, and new partnership pathways.

Startup Biobío and Endeavor Chile brought a high-caliber group of Chilean founders to New York and Miami for an inside look at U.S. expansion. Elpis Labs joined at key touchpoints, offering practical market-entry guidance as the teams engaged with investors, operators, and innovation hubs.

Elpis Labs joined AcceleratorCon to share firsthand insights on how accelerator reviewers think. The discussion revealed what truly drives application decisions — from credible traction to clear market logic — and why clarity matters more than polish when founders apply to global programs.

Elpis Labs participated in a high-level U.S.–Central Asia business dialogue in Washington, D.C., joining conversations with regional delegations and the President of Uzbekistan. The discussion highlighted new opportunities for cross-border business and future U.S. market expansion.

The KSC Deeptech 2025 Cohort 2 completed a seven-week program in New York, strengthening its U.S. strategy, refining communication, and securing new partnership opportunities. The startups showcased proven technologies and advanced toward real U.S. commercialization.

Amazon’s $2B Climate Pledge Fund supports technologies that turn CO2 into materials, electrify freight, reinvent recycling, and scale low-carbon solutions. Amazon acts as both investor and customer, accelerating climate tech that can drive measurable decarbonization globally.

Corporate venture capital now shapes how early-stage startups get evaluated. This article breaks down the red flags that stop CVCs from investing — and the green lights that win them over. Learn how founders can meet the higher bar of strategic, enterprise-focused investors.