Plug and Play GOAL Program Highlights 2024 Milestones and Plans for Advancing Global Innovation in 2025
- Editor
- Feb 12
- 2 min read
Whats Happening:
Plug and Play's GOAL program achieved significant milestones in 2024, supporting 90 startups from over 12 countries through 13 in-person and hybrid programs. The initiative connected startups to Silicon Valley resources, facilitated partnerships, and fostered global innovation. Looking ahead to 2025, the program aims to expand its reach and create new opportunities for startups and partners.
Key Moves:
Supported 90 startups from over 12 countries in 2024
Delivered 13 programs in in-person and hybrid formats
Facilitated over 350 mentor introductions and connected startups to 550+ corporate partners
By The Numbers:
GOAL program has accelerated over 1000 startups since 2009
Worked with 16 collaborators and program sponsors in 2024
Provided over 100 workshops focused on Silicon Valley best practices
Key Quotes:
"We bring our startups into the Plug and Play ecosystem, which provides immense benefits, such as meeting real American people, experiencing the culture, and understanding how to expand their business in the U.S.," - Alexandre Corriveau, Director of Terro X
"True value lies in networking, identifying emerging trends, and paths to action. Our partnership with Plug and Play Tech Center perfectly cements this commitment." - Jon Steffen Therkildsen, Senior Advisor at Innovation Centre Denmark
"We are proud to have hosted in 2024 more than 90 technology startups in Silicon Valley from so many countries with the help of JETRO and NEDO in Japan, State of Schleswig-Holstein in Germany, EIC from the European Union, KIC and KEIA in South Korea and more." - Saeed Amidi, CEO of Plug and Play
Bottom Line:
Plug and Play's GOAL program demonstrated significant success in 2024, fostering global innovation and collaboration. By supporting 90 startups from over 12 countries and facilitating connections with Silicon Valley resources, the program has positioned itself as a key player in advancing the global entrepreneurial ecosystem. As it looks to expand its reach in 2025, the GOAL program is set to create even more opportunities for startups and partners worldwide.
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