The Accelerator
A Catalyst for Innovation in the Maritime Industry.
The Accelerator
The merchant maritime industry is one of the oldest in the world, yet advancements in the business come slowly, and in incremental stages. The EPS MaritimeTech Accelerator powered by Techstars is on a campaign to change that and is looking for startups that are ready to help leapfrog the industry forward.
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jul
August 30, 2020
Final Deadline
Aug
Sep
Oct
November 16, 2020
Accelerator Starts
Nov
Dec
Jan
February 23, 2021
Demo Day
Feb
Mar
August 30, 2020
Final Deadline
November 16, 2020
Accelerator Starts
February 23, 2021
Demo Day
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The Straits Times
Apr 29, 2020
Potential investors, future applicants, mentors and the maritime community at large are invited to watch and listen to all nine startups talk about how their technology is a pathway to the future for the maritime industry!
Feb 21, 2020
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Who are Eastern Pacific Shipping?
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With a history spanning 60 years, Eastern Pacific Shipping Pte. Ltd. has emerged as an industry-leading ship management company that is committed to the green and technology-driven growth of the industry. Headquartered in Singapore, its mission is to be the safe and efficient transportation provider of choice to the shipping industry. Empowering that mission are 5000 skilled and dedicated sea and shore staff that oversee a versatile fleet of 14-million deadweight-tonnes comprising of container, chemical, dry bulk, gas, car carriers, and oil tanker vessels. EPS’ shore team is fully integrated with several departments such as innovation, marine technical, operations, IT, legal, finance, and commercial. Find out more at www.epshipping.com.sg
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Why has EPS partnered with Techstars?
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The merchant maritime industry is one of oldest in the world, yet advancements in the business come slowly. The Techstars partnership addresses this long-standing issue through the accelerator programme. We aim to cultivate and mentor the next generation of entrepreneurs in an industry that’s ripe for disruption.
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How does the programme work?
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Selected startups will gather in EPS’ headquarters in Singapore for an intensive three-month programme of research and development, mentorship, and collaboration. The accelerator will culminate in February 2020 with a demo day wherein every startup will pitch its newly polished business to an audience of venture capitalists, corporate innovation leaders and industry experts with the goal of facilitating investment in the companies while broadening and energising the local entrepreneurial community.
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What types of companies can apply?
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Any company whose product or service covers the Themes we are looking for (see above). However, your startup may not fit in these Themes but still may be able to impact the maritime industry. We encourage all those who are looking to make a difference to apply.
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I have already received funding, can I still apply?
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Yes! We consider companies at various stages of funding.
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How many companies will be selected for the programme?
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We will accept up to ten startups in each yearly programme.
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I missed the 2019 programme, when can I apply for the 2020 class?
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Feel free to send us a message any time but we will only be accepting application in June 2020 for the next programme. Watch this space for announcements!
