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Ne互tUp: Lisbon
Deep Tech Startup Competition for Diversity

Our Mission

Providing opportunities and pillars of support for women, minorities and underprivileged communities in the Deep Tech Space.

 

NetUp (pronounced "Next Up") is a unique non-profit organization dedicated to promoting Tech4Good between communities around the world. 

What We Do

Welcome! We help startups, VCs, and businesses immerse in Asia, using Singapore as a launchpad.  Our team provides support for success.  Launch a venture, secure funding, or explore opportunities with us. Contact us to learn more!

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For Startups

Deep tech startups are the future of innovation.  Promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in deep tech is therefore crucial for the future success of humanity.

Our program is dedicated to bringing visibility and opportunities for overseas expansion, helping to create a more diverse and inclusive tech industry. 

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For VCs

Our team of deep tech experts help VCs screen and identify the most promising startups in their early stages.

We take pride in our track record of producing award-winning and internationally recognized winners. Trust us to help you find the next diamond the rough.

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Business Immersion Trips

Singapore is a strategic launchpad for businesses exploring the Asian market. Our one-week business immersion trip provides knowledge and connections to launch your business in Singapore and beyond.

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NetUp: Has Landed in Lisbon! 

NetUp: Lisbon is a roving Startup event centered on connecting technology leaders from around the world to solve global challenges. 

Each year, we land in a new city to connect leaders, founders, and technology enthusiasts with Asia and Singapore. 

Each year, we renew our commitment to strengthening diversity, equity and inclusion in Deep Tech.

Each year, winners of our DeepTech Challenge are taken on a whirlwind delegation to the Singapore Innovation Ecosystem. 

This year, we team up with the Singapore-Portugal Innovation Alliance (SPIA) to co-organise the program.

The Challenge

NetUp: Lisbon is in search of talent to shape solutions for a better future.

The DeepTech Challenge is open to any person actively supporting greater gender, social and ethnic diversity in science and tech. 

The DeepTech Challenge provides multiple points of entry for startups and scaleups to expand their business in Asia, using Singapore as a launchpad.

Together with our global partners, we are building new communities of mutual understanding in Tech. 

Finalists will be invited to pitch live before an expert jury panel on 14th November 2024 at the United Lisbon International School in Lisbon. 

 

Winners will earn their place in a business delegation to Singapore’s Innovation Ecosystem in Q1 2025.

Click Here to learn more about our previous participants!

  • NextUp: Lisbon DeepTech challenge
    NextUp: Lisbon DeepTech challenge
    Thu, Nov 14
    Lisboa
    Nov 14, 2024, 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM GMT+1
    Lisboa, Av. Mar. Gomes da Costa No 9, 1800-255 Lisboa, Portugal
    Nov 14, 2024, 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM GMT+1
    Lisboa, Av. Mar. Gomes da Costa No 9, 1800-255 Lisboa, Portugal
    NextUp: lands in Lisbon this year! We are partnering with the Singapore-Portugal Innovation Alliance (SPIA) to co-organise this event. Join us for an afternoon of learning, pitching, and networking.
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  • Business Immersion Trip to Singapore
    Business Immersion Trip to Singapore
    Mon, Feb 17
    Singapore
    Feb 17, 2025, 9:00 AM GMT+8 – Feb 21, 2025, 5:00 PM GMT+8
    Singapore, Marina Bay, Singapore
    Feb 17, 2025, 9:00 AM GMT+8 – Feb 21, 2025, 5:00 PM GMT+8
    Singapore, Marina Bay, Singapore
    Meet local experts on topics you'll like to address to set the path for your next expansion.
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Selected finalists will pitch at the live event  in Lisbon on 14th November 2024, right after the Web Summit.  Winner will get an expenses paid business immersion program to Singapore in Q1 2025 to discover the ecosystem and meet relevant local partners for their startup. 

Timeline

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01/08/2024 -15/09/ 2024
Call for application

13th Oct 2024
Finalist Cohort Selection

14th November 2024
Live Pitch Day - Lisbon

17/02-21/02/ 2025
Immersion Trip to SGP

Co-Organiser 

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Partner

Sponsors

Jury Members

Creating a Vibrant Future, One Startup at a Time.
Our expert jury members will identify and recognize the top startups, providing them valuable exposure, networking opportunities, and access to the support and resources they need to thrive. This revolutionary event, recognizing the power of diversity in the tech industry and celebrating new, groundbreaking ideas that have the potential to change the world.

Discover our 2024 cohort: