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Plug and Play Tech Center

Plug and Play Accelerator Programs (Global)

Offers Plug and Play accelerator programmes connecting startups to global corporate partners across diverse industry verticals.

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Plug and Play Tech Center operates one of the world's largest corporate innovation platforms, running more than 80 vertical-specific accelerator programs per year across 60+ global locations. Founded in Silicon Valley, the organization connects startups with 550+ corporate partners — including Amazon, Bayer, Volvo, Shell, Porsche, Eli Lilly, and Nissan — spanning 27 industry verticals from Fintech…

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Non-dilutive, equity-free corporate accelerator programs connecting startups to 550+ corporate partners across 27 verticals in 60+ global locations, delivered as 12-week cohorts concluding with investor expo events.

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CycleiHow often this grant runs - e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Multiple per year
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.-
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.-
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.-
Award typeiThe form of funding - grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.In-kind assistance
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.-
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