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.
Jan
January 31, 2019
Partnership Announced
Feb
Mar
April 8, 2019
Applications Open
Apr
May
Jun
July 1, 2019
Applications Deadline
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
November 4, 2019
Start of the Programme
(90-days in Singapore)
Nov
Dec
February 11, 2020
Demo Day
Jan
Feb
January 31, 2019
Partnership Announced
April 8, 2019
Applications Open
July 1, 2019
Applications Deadline
November 4, 2019
Start of the Programme
February 11, 2020
Demo Day
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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 13-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.