Global Accelerator Announces First International Hub: Blackbox Connect China

 
PALO ALTO, Calif. - April 20, 2016 - PRLog -- Blackbox announces expansion into China with first program for 12 Chinese startups in July, 2016. After 4 years of successfully connecting promising international startups with the Silicon Valley ecosystem, Blackbox partners with South China Design Innovation Institute to scout the most promising Chinese startups and share the Silicon Valley mindset. Blackbox and DongGuan South China Design Innovation Institute share similar values and passion for supporting entrepreneurs as they grow to become global market leaders.

Through a 3-month intensive selection process, Blackbox and the South China Design Innovation Institute will choose 12 promising startups to join the one-week training program. Irrespective of the field they operate in, startups looking to understand the global entrepreneurial culture are encouraged to apply (http://blackbox.vc/global/) before the 24th of April.

The local team will invite the best Chinese mentors, advisors and accomplished entrepreneurs to empower the startups with local resources while Blackbox will bring a handful of Silicon Valley experts, including Techcrunch co-founder Keith Teare as well as David Chen from Strikingly, Damon Cheng from Sain Store.

The program will culminate with a Startup Showcase in front of a select audience of investors, entrepreneurs and industry experts. Two of the startups will be invited to join Blackbox Connect in Silicon Valley.

The mission of Blackbox is to level the playing field for entrepreneurs everywhere. "Consistent with our core mission to empower born global entrepreneurs with Silicon Valley resources, Blackbox Connect Global programs are offered right where the entrepreneurs are starting up and launching their ventures!", says Fadi Bishara, CEO & Founder of Blackbox.

With a unique local ecosystem, China is brimming with innovation and growing entrepreneurial culture, "We're very excited to bring Silicon Valley mentors and speakers to do an in-depth program for our scouted startup teams in China. We are making history together and empowering Chinese entrepreneurs to scale up.", says Pinyi Zhou, Director at DGSCDI and Blackbox Ambassador in China.

Blackbox plans to expand to other international hubs, to be announced later this year.

About Blackbox:

Blackbox is a Silicon Valley accelerator focused on helping purpose driven entrepreneurs and founders of born global startups learn, collaborate, and grow toward their full potential. We provide access to resources, mentorship and effective programs.

About Dongguan South China Design Institute:

Dongguan South China Design Innovation Institute is a leading innovation institute founded to accelerate fostering and developing strategic emerging industries, which can lead the long-term economic and social development in the Guangdong region.

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