IBM Global Entrepreneur
SmartCamp is an exclusive event aimed at identifying early stage entrepreneurs who are developing business ventures that align with our IBM Smarter Planet vision.
In 2010 and 2011, we held seventeen SmartCamp events around the world. In each location, five finalists were selected for a one to two day event to network with 25 world-class entrepreneurs, investors, and industry experts. These mentoring and networking events put entrepreneurs in touch with experts that can help accelerate their business.
What’s new for 2012?
In 2012, IBM Global Entrepreneur is expanding the SmartCamp initiative to new geographies, and we are introducing a new type of focused event series: IBM SmartCamp KickStart events.
KickStarts are one or two day events with a similar structure to our SmartCamp events from previous years, enabling startups to receive mentoring from world-class advisors. Selected finalists from the KickStart events will have the opportunity to advance to the four G SmartCamp regional events.
The initial set of KickStart events focus on specific topics, such as healthcare and IBM Smarter Cities, and we will continue to add KickStart events as they are scheduled.
SmartCamp events in 2012
| Location | Dates | Description | Status |
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| London, United Kingdom | 5 Oct 2012 | KickStart eventOne-day event for Smarter Planet startups to drive growth for their business through mentoring, visibility, and networking |
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| Derry, Ireland | 18 Oct 2012 | KickStart eventOne-day event for Smarter Planet startups to drive growth for their business through mentoring, visibility, and networking |
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| Dublin, Ireland | 25 Oct 2012 | KickStart eventOne-day event for Smarter Planet startups to drive growth for their business through mentoring, visibility, and networking |
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