G-Startup 2012

Startup Competition GMIC 2012

About G-Startup

G-Startup 2012 is the platform for the most innovative mobile Internet startups, hosted at the GMIC. Prior to the conference, 12 startups will be selected to participate in the G-Startup Competition, giving them the opportunity to pitch their startup to a panel of judges comprised of influential venture capitalists, angel investors, and industry leaders from around the world. In addition to the competition, there will be a Startup Exhibition where 20 startups will showcase their product.

G-Startup Competition

Go head-to-head with the most innovative startups in mobile Internet!

12 Startups + 1 Wildcard + 2 Tracks = One Winner

12 pre-selected finalists will pitch at the G-Startup Competition, engage in a round of Q&A, and be judged by a team of top level venture capitalists and angel investors. Startups from the Startup Exhibition will have the opportunity to present fire pitches and compete for the wildcard spot to enter the competition.

G-Startup Competition will run 2 tracks
Seed/Early-Stage
Giving young companies the chance to prove their worth and showcase their innovation to a panel of serial entrepreneurs and angel investors
Growth-Stage
Offering the chance for growing startups to battle it out and gain the chance to pitch in front of respected VCs as well as reach top media exposure
Selected Startups Will Receive:
  •   3 Complimentary GMIC Executive passes
  •   12 min pitch in front of Top VC's/ Investors
  •   1 Free Exhibition booth
  •   1 pass to the VIP/speakers dinner
  •   Q&A and feedback from top VCs, angels, and entrepreneurs
G-Startup Winner Prizes:
  •   Pitch on the main GMIC stage
  •   ipad for winner
  •   xiaomi smart phone for Winner
  • Seed/Early Stage 1st Place Grand Prize:
    Entry Into Choice of Acceleration Program:
    - Innovation Works' Jump-Start Program- Beijing,China
    - Chinaccelerator's Accelerator Program- Dalian,China
  • Growth Stage 1st Place Grand Prize:
    Entry Into Acceleration Program:
    -
    Plug and Play Tech Center's Accelerator Program - Silicon Valley, US
G-Startup Guidelines
  •  Must be a mobile Internet based service/product
  •  Can be from any country in the world
  •  Presentations must be given in English [or] Chinese; translations in both languages will be provided
  •  Prototype, demo, and/or PowerPoint slides are required and will help in selection process. (Use of Slideshare is recommended but not compulsory)
  • Application for the G-Startup competition is free!

*** First round winners have been notified by email, result will be publish soon!

Important Dates
Application Submission Deadline
Finalists Announced
G-Startup Competition
April 11th, 2012
April 20th, 2012
May 10th, 2012
 

↑ Top

Startup Exhibition

The Startup Exhibition will be ongoing throughout GMIC. 20 Startups will showcase their product and have ample opportunities to network.

The Exhibition Package costs $1,500 USD and includes:

  • 1x1 sq meter exhibition booth
  • 2 free appSpace tickets
  • And the chance to compete for the WILDCARD spot

*** 5 startups will be selected from the exhibition and given the opportunity to compete for the wildcard spot. The selected participants will then present fire pitches on stage and the winner will enter the G-Startup Competition, competing with the 12 pre-selected participants.

If you have any questions, please contact: gurpreet@greatwallclub.com

↑ Top

Inspiration

G-Startup 2012 Competition Partner & Prize :

G-Startup 2012 is proud to be partner with Innovation Works, Chinaccelerator and Plug & Play tech Center

 

Service Prize Partner :

 

Media Partners :


 

We thank all startup companies for applying for G-startup competition2012. This year we have 100 startup companies application from 19 Countries for the G-startup competition, so it was very touch for our partner/Judges to make the selection.

Winners of G-Startup2012 Competition:
Seed/Early Stage winner:

DouDouMobile  --China

"DouDou Mobile transforms the way teachers and parents exchange and manage
information related to
children.      DouDou Mobile
works directly with private schools and learning centers to create a safe and
secure environment where parents and teachers can share photos, calendars and
messages, and build a closed and private social network around their children."

 

Seed/Early Stage Runner up:

VCNC-Between:--Korea

Between provides a private space for all the lovers to communicate and share
their beautiful memories. And for this purpose, the application builds a 1:1
archive that includes chat history, photo albums and customized memos with
their beloved one. Make your great relationship even better with Between.

Growth Stage Winner:

BeiZ-- Finland

"BeiZ concentrates on fun and educational high-quality games for
children. Our famous best seller, Lola Panda helps children in alphabet, math
and in puzzle games. Lola Panda games have been played millions of times and
are in top position in many leading digital game shops globally. "

 

Growth Stage Runner up:

麦伯行销公司/MyBall Ltd :--Chinese Taipei

麦伯营销公司,专精于银行与各大电信的精准营销,麦伯相较其他同类型公司有独特的企业服务文化:麦伯有实际银行服务的经验,能够快速且准确地与银行内各部门沟通,大幅缩短商品上架的流程,掌握商业的脉动,形成银行端和客户端以及消费者三赢的局面。

We are proud to have high end Judges this year for G-startup competition2012:

 G-Startup Competition 2012评委:

  • William Bao Bean, Managing Director, Singtel Innov8
  • Chow Yen-Lu-Managing Director, WholeTree Venture
  • Cyril Ebersweiler, Partner (SOS), Founder (Chinacc.)
  • Kui Zhou, Partner Sequoia Capital
  • Hiro Mashita, Business Alliance, Hikari Tsushin Inc.
  • Peter Fang,Investment Director,Innovation Works
  • Carlo Longino, Director, WIP
  • David Lee, Venture Partner at SK Telecom Ventures
  • Feng Li, Partner, IDG Capital Partners
  • Wen Shui Bin, Partner, Shenzhen Touch Wood Investment Management Ltd
  • Alten Fu, Director &Sr. VP, Wondershare
  • Jack Jia, Partner, GSR Ventures
  • Wei Sun, Phd/Chief Scientist, China Ministry of Industry and Info. Mobile Cloud Computing Edcation
  • Alec Fang, Phd/Executive Dean, Baidu Internet Marketing College

↑ Top

We are proud to have
high end Judges this year for G-startup competition2012:

[G-Start up competition2012 Judges评委 ] 

William Bao Bean, Managing Director, Singtel Innov8

Chow Yen-Lu-Managing Director, WholeTree Venture

Cyril Ebersweiler, Partner (SOS), Founder (Chinacc.)

Kui Zhou, Partner Sequoia Capital

Hiro Mashita, Business Alliance, Hikari Tsushin Inc.

Volker Heistermann, Co-Founder, MD, Yushan Ventures

Peter FangInvestment
Director,Innovation Works

Carlo Longino, Director, WIP

David Lee, Venture Partner at SK Telecom Ventures

Peter Fang, Innovation Works, Investment Director

Feng Li, Partner, IDG Capital Partners

Wen Shui Bin, Partner, Shenzhen Touch Wood Investment
Management Ltd

Alten Fu, Director &Sr. VP, Wondershare 

Jack Jia, Partner, GSR Ventures 

Wei Sun, Phd/Chief Scientist, China Ministry of Industry
and Info. Mobile Cloud

Computing Edcation

Alec
Fang, Phd/Executive Dean, Baidu Internet Marketing College