DT, Cisco and Intel launch initiative for IoT startups

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DT, Cisco and Intel launch initiative for IoT startups
Cisco, Deutsche Telekom and Intel announced Challenge Up!, a joint Internet of Things (IoT) accelerator for startups from the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) at the Mobile World Congress. The programme aims at helping innovative IoT startups go-to-market faster through joint projects, mentoring, high-value networking and corporate assets. Selected companies may also receive strategic investment and support commercialising their product or service for global markets. The programme unites resources and experience from the startup initiatives of the individual companies, including Cisco Entrepreneurs in Residence (Cisco EIR), Intel Business Challenge Europe and Deutsche Telekom's Hubraum. Interested startups can apply until 25 May. Challenge Up! is designed for early-stage startups creating solutions for the Internet of Things/Everything and related areas, including connected and smart services, information security, big data, analytics, connectivity and cloud computing.

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IT,  Algemeen

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Intel,  Deutsche Telekom,  Cisco

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Afrika,  Europa,  Midden-Oosten

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Duitsland

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Launch, Cooperations & alliances, Consumer, Corporate social responsibility

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