Leveraging Blockchain Technologies with Digix Global at BASH Chope! Microsoft Startup Days

After a two-month break, BASH CHOPE! Microsoft Startup Days returned to BASH with a special presentation by Mr. Shaun Djie, co-founder for Digix Global, where he shared his startup journey and how Microsoft’s technologies are helping his startup to build an asset tokenization platform on the Ethereum Blockchain, marrying the functionality and transactional utility of crypto coins with real world physical assets on the Blockchain and unlocking the store of value of physical assets to use them as a medium of exchange over the internet easily and efficiently. This event is one of our most well-received community activity in LaunchPad, attracting over 140 sign-ups and a turnout of over 100 attendees comprising of a mixture of startup, students, developers and industry professionals. The audience was highly interested in the potential of Blockchain, how distributed ledger technology is applied for digital assets, the ways in which they are utilizing Microsoft Azure Platform to build and grow their platform. Special thanks to Mr. Shaun Djie for taking time off from his busy schedule to share his entrepreneurial journey with us. A big thank you to all event attendees and we are looking forward to seeing everyone at our upcoming events. Recap the presentation HERE and follow Digix Global in the following channels for the latest news and updates: ...

Congratulations to BizSpark Startup Gnowbe for Raising US$1.7 million in Seed Funding

Congratulations to BizSpark Startup Gnowbe for raising US$1.7 million in seed funding to grow their learning platform. Gnowbe leverages bite-sized, social learning (chats and messaging) and gamification to encourage active engagement and inspire behavior change. It is designed for the modern learner who needs relevant, new content when they want it, when they need it - right in their pockets. To find out about Gnowbe and their platform, please visit their website at https://www.gnowbe.com/ Find out more about this exciting development at the following sites: ...

Congratulations to BizSpark Startup Attores for Partnership with Ngee Ann Polytechnic to Issue Blockchain Diplomas

Congratulations to BizSpark Startup Attores for collaborating with Ngee Ann Polytechnic to be the first educational institution in Singapore to distribute academic certificates on their blockchain platform. Attores is a Smart Contracts as a Service platform. They make it easy for you to write, submit and execute Smart Contracts on the blockchain by providing the APIs and Smart Contract templates for your Blockchain Apps which includes Digital Certificates and Digital Signatures. To find out about Attores and their Smart Contracts platform, please visit their website at http://www.attores.com/ Read more about this exciting collaboration in the following news coverage: ...

ACE Microsoft Tech Talks - Building Your First Machine Learning Application

To celebrate a month of innovation in Singapore where we welcomed Innovfest unBound 2017, Tech In Asia Singapore 2017 and CommunicAsia2017, we held a special edition of ACE Microsoft Tech Talks where our community leader, Mr. James Lee, presented a workshop on building a machine learning application. Over 70 individuals sign-up for the event where 27 participants were able to attend the workshop due to limited seats available. During the session, James introduced the basics of data science and machine learning, and allowed the participants to apply the concepts learnt in a practical workshop to build their own machine learning application. At the end of the session, the audience mingled over light refreshments, and connected with James to find out more about the latest developments in machine learning and their applications in the industry. You can review the materials presented in the session below: Slides : Building Your First Machine Learning Application Code : https://github.com/jamesleeht/AzureMLWithWebappHOL Microsoft Azure Machine Learning Studio : https://studio.azureml.net/ Sign-up for Microsoft Azure : https://azure.microsoft.com/ A big round of applause to our presenter, James, and our audience for taking time off from their busy schedule to attend this session. Special thanks to Action Community for Entrepreneurship (ACE) for being our great event partner for “ACE Microsoft Tech Talks”. Check out our Spiffy Facebook Events to find out our upcoming activities in LaunchPad.

Meet our BizSpark Startups at CommunicAsia2017

CommunicAsia2017 is back in town from 23-25 May 2017, showcasing cutting-edge technologies including Smart Cities, IoT, Cloud & Big Data, and Enterprise Mobility. Meet our Singapore Microsoft BizSpark Startups that are exhibiting at Startup Alley in CommunicAsia2017: Kobe : Kobe is a AI-driven advertising platform that pairs advertisers with relevant everyday influencers, leveraging on their ability to broadcast messages to millions of users so that businesses can get represented in front of their target audience in a credible manner. Gnowbe : Gnowbe was built on the latest research and science on how adults learn: not by passive listening but through application and reflection. Gnowbe leverages bite-sized, social learning (chats and messaging) and gamification to encourage active engagement and inspire behavior change. It is designed for the modern learner who needs relevant, new content when they want it, when they need it - right in their pockets. Pear Comms : Pear Comms was created with the aim of generating a suite of online applications to increase sales productivity on a whole, such as QuickDesk, a simplified CRM software optimized for sales teams and professionals. Blink Technologies Pte Ltd : Our field force app, “Blink”, is used by more than 300 promoters daily to clock their attendance, send sales numbers and perform daily tasks. These are directly translated to reports for the operations team and supervisors to track daily attendance and sales numbers. Other than HR Solutions, we also help other companies build custom solutions to improve their productivity or products.

Channel NewsAsia Feature on BizSpark Startup - Savioke

One of our BizSpark startups, Savioke, was recently featured in Channel NewsAsia where it highlights the deployment of autonomous delivery robots built by Savioke in the hospitality industry. Savioke is committed to measurably improving people’s lives by creating and deploying beautifully simple. sophisticated, and friendly service robots that work safely, securely, and reliably in human environments. To find out about Savioke and its product offering, please visit their official website at http://www.savioke.com/ Check out the Channel NewsAsia feature at http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/technology/commentary-introducing-robots-in-hotels-in-singapore-is-a-good-8843958

The Retail Business Magazine Feature on BizSpark Startup - Park N Parcel

One of our BizSpark startups, Park N Parcel, was recently featured in The Retail Business Magazine which introduced a brand new on-demand parcel collection service for online shoppers. Park N Parcel is a Singapore based start-up offering an innovative last mile mailing service solution which provides shoppers with a convenient way to collect their online purchases in a hassle free manner by parking the parcels at various collection points which includes your neighbors, cafes, retail stores,convenience stores, and pharmacies. To find out about Park N Parcel and its product offering, please visit their official website at https://www.parknparcel.com.sg/ Check out The Retail Business Magazine feature at http://retailasiaonline.com/new-on-demand-parcel-collection-service-for-online-shoppers/

Congratulations to BizSpark Startups CognaLearn, Kobe, and Regit in Tech in Asia Singapore 2017 Startup Arena

Congratulations to BizSpark Startups CognaLearn, Kobe, and Regit for being Finalists in Tech in Asia Singapore 2017 Startup Arena. CognaLearn came in second while Kobe came in third during the Startup Arena where Swingvy beat six other startups to win the coveted prize of a fully paid participation at the Deloitte Tohmatsu Venture Summit 2017 in Tokyo this July, including flight, accommodation, and booth. Here’s a quick look at our BizSpark Startups in Tech in Asia Singapore 2017 Startup Arena: CognaLearn (Education): CognaLearn is an education company devoted to applying brain science to improve learning outcomes. Kobe (Ad Tech): Kobe is a AI-driven advertising platform that pairs advertisers with relevant everyday influencers, leveraging on their ability to broadcast messages to millions of users so that businesses can get represented in front of their target audience in a credible manner. Regit (Big Data): Regit is an online ecosystem that allow users to share their personal information efficiently, securely, and socially with others. User’s personal information is stored in a Digital Information Vault on a highly secured cloud service that is accessible anytime, anywhere and for any type of transactions where your information is required. Read more about Tech in Asia Singapore 2017 Startup Arena at https://www.techinasia.com/tia-sg-2017-arena-swingvy Check out the exciting Startup Arena Pitches:

Meet Our BizSpark Startups at Tech In Asia Singapore 2017

Ready for Tech in Asia Singapore 2017? Prepare yourself for 2 full days of inspiring keynotes, innovative talks, educational breakouts, and tons of networking. Learn from entrepreneurs and topic experts who have been there, done that across 5 stages - Main Stage, Developer & Product Stage, Startup 101 Stage, Marketing Stage, and Revenue Stage. Meet our Singapore Microsoft BizSpark Startups that will be exhibiting at Tech in Asia Singapore 2017: Kobe (Ad Tech): Kobe is a AI-driven advertising platform that pairs advertisers with relevant everyday influencers, leveraging on their ability to broadcast messages to millions of users so that businesses can get represented in front of their target audience in a credible manner. SMAX Xpert (Analytics): SMAX Xpert is a social media analytics company. We provide customer with insights to the market, their customers and competitors through SaaS. Regit (Big Data): Regit is an online ecosystem that allow users to share their personal information efficiently, securely, and socially with others. User’s personal information is stored in a Digital Information Vault on a highly secured cloud service that is accessible anytime, anywhere and for any type of transactions where your information is required. Markedshot (Crowd Sourcing): Businesses today need more images than ever before for prints, designs, marketing, advertising and social media channels. Markedshot connects photo buyers and photographers together with simple pricing and license as well as other innovations like photo challenges & online image editor. SKY Optimum Technology (Design): SKY Optimum Technology (SKYOPT) is an interactive technology company that provides a unified interactive visualization solution for users to immerse themselves into a virtual environment. The immersive solution is produced by integrating novel technologies in computer vision and graphics such as augmented, virtual and mixed reality into practical applications. Dexecure (Developer Tools): Dexecure speeds up websites by automating optimization techniques using latest web technologies.In the ever-changing landscape of network protocols, browser features, and platforms, we provide an abstraction layer for performance-first content delivery. We deliver so that your website never has to compromise on performance. Learnly (Education): Learnly gives everyone a chance to monetise their skills through a community marketplace for students and tutors to connect. Be it private tuition, group tuition, music lessons and more, tutors are a few taps away on the Learnly app. CognaLearn (Education): CognaLearn is an education company devoted to applying brain science to improve learning outcomes. Gnowbe (Enterprise Solution): Gnowbe was built on the latest research and science on how adults learn: not by passive listening but through application and reflection. Gnowbe leverages bite-sized, social learning (chats and messaging) and gamification to encourage active engagement and inspire behavior change. It is designed for the modern learner who needs relevant, new content when they want it, when they need it - right in their pockets. Kloud-Soft (Enterprise Solution): Kloud-Soft is an Independent Software Vendor (ISV) that operates in developing effective system programmes for the corporate, commercial, and industrial sectors. Our goal is to help your company upgrade to modern practices for today’s highly competitive market landscape. We also specialize in the automation of operations and the digitization of data, allowing you to gain more control over every aspect of your business. Furthermore, our advanced analytic systems can help you discover and take advantage of key opportunities. 8Volution (Enterprise Solution): 8Volution is a unique digital agency that combines both Technology and Digital Marketing as one. Our solutions are made for enterprise ranging from individual to large . We offer business to business solutions, customized web and mobile development and omni-channel solutions that are creatively developed and intended for your business needs. Digital marketing is the promotion of brands and products using all means of electronic devices like cell phones, smart phones, tablets and personal computers. XWAPP (FinTech): XWAPP is a financial service application that allows users to send funds to other users. Ever had to queue for hours just to get your foreign currencies changed before embarking on a holiday? Running low on those currencies while already on holiday with no visible money changer/ bank in sight? Or paying high remittance fees while sending money to your loved ones back home? Fear not, XWAPP is here to resolve your issues! Touché - Exhibiting as CoolPay (SEA) (FinTech): Touché is a biometric solution that is transforming how businesses and their clients interact. It provides a unique buying experience combining merchants’ membership and loyalty programmes and payments. This enables rewards and entitlements to be given automatically at the point of interaction. The merchant has access to the buying history of their clients and can create specific offers. FITTHREE (Food Tech): FitThree is an online service to bring you convenient healthy meals. Simply order your weekly meals on our website and choose your favourite gym as a pick up location. Babykins (Health): Track your baby’s feeds, diaper changes, sleep and milestones, all in one handy app. Flag entries, create observation notes and share them on the community Q&A to get real-time feedback from other parents. Benchmark your baby’s progress over the last 7 days with similar babies to further understand his/her development. Park N Parcel (Logistics & Transportation): Park N Parcel is a Singapore based start-up offering an innovative last mile mailing service solution which provides shoppers with a convenient way to collect their online purchases in a hassle free manner by parking the parcels at various collection points which includes your neighbors, cafes, retail stores,convenience stores, and pharmacies. UI-licious (Others): We are changing the way people deliver high quality web applications. UI-licious allows web development teams to quickly and easily automate user interface tests for their websites. konbini (Others): konbini supplies vending machines & automated locker systems for the F&B and retail industries.we have customisable hot, cold, frozen and ambient temperature machines to ensure the perfect solution to solve your problems. Vizili (Real Estate): Vizili is the smart property advisor, a single App to get clear and simple information with recommendations from trusted professionals. We have a unique Visual Analytics platform, with AI Recommender tools that understand users preferences and helps both side of a transaction meet. Zipnow - Exhibiting as VIH Global Properties (Real Estate): ZipNow is going to change the Real Estate Landscape. Surge (Artificial Intelligence): Surge leverages voice and email data to automatically enter, clean and complete information into your CRM. Rendezvous (Enterprise Solution): Automated minutes taker for meetings using various speech-to-text software and creating a transcript from speech. Fixir (Logistics & Transportation): Fixir is the friend every driver needs. Whether your car breaks downs, needs a polish or is due for a wheel change, we’re here for you. Using Fixir is really simple, you just need to select the service you need and our reliable service providers will come to you in no time!

Congratulations to BizSpark Startup Cafebond Feature in CapitaLand Retail Future Conference 2017

One of our BizSpark startups, Cafebond, was recently featured in a promotional video for CapitaLand Retail Future Conference 2017 alongside other amazing millennial entrepreneurs including Rachel Lim (co-founder of Love, Bonito), Aloysius Sng (founder of ReFash) and Kent Teo (founder of Invade.co). Cafebond offers a web and mobile platform that connects coffee lovers with the best coffee brands in the world, so you can taste and buy unique specialty coffee beans and blends from roaster-owned cafes from London to Melbourne, Singapore to Beijing, in one easy checkout process. To find out about Cafebond and their product offering, please visit their official website at https://www.cafebond.com/