活動網站：https://www.gap.riseaccel.com/

➤說明
RISE 的全球加速器計畫 (Global Accelerator Program) 致力於將來自世界各地的一流團隊技術帶到東南亞。在12 週的課程中，團隊與東南亞大企業透過線上與線下活動，緊密合作。

RISE's Global Accelerator Program is committed to bringing best-in-class startups from all over the world to Southeast Asia. During the 12-week course of the program, startups and corporate partners are required to collaborate closely, through our predefined online and offline frameworks.

➤資格
    1. 團隊具有成熟之科技產品或服務 (AI、食品科技、農業科技、生物科技領域)，並具現有客戶。
    2. 對於在泰國，馬來西亞和新加坡市場發展有強烈的動機。

Qualifications
     - A startup that already has business traction / paying customers.
     - Strong motivation to expand in Thailand or to Southeast Asia market.

➤計劃要求
    1. 承諾與泰國領導企業進行 POC，可自由與合作夥伴商議合作條件，擴大與企業夥伴合作之機會。
    2. 團隊應有1-2 名團隊成員承諾投入80％的心力在此計畫（包含線上與實體活動）。
    3. 願意前往泰國，馬來西亞和新加坡。計畫中每月將可能有一次 2-3 日的商務旅行，您將獲得部分商務補助。
    4. 需參與80％ 的實體活動，並參與80％ 的線上活動。
    5. 具備流利的英語溝通能力。

Program Requirements
     - 100% commitment to obtain a POC with leading corporations in Thailand. This means
       you will be flexible to accommodate business meetings and business conditions with
       our corporate partners to broaden your opportunities to secure a project with them.
     - Dedicated 1-2 team members committed to join 80% of the program (online and offline
       combined).
     - Willing to travel to Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore. There will be one business trip
       per month over the course of the program. Each will be 2-3 days long. Your cost will be
       partially subsidized.
     - 80% participation in offline activities and 80% in online activities are required.
     - Fluent in English communication skills.

➤重要時程

   1. 申請時間：2020年5月至7月

   2. 公布第一階段(Live Virtual Pitch)入圍團隊：7/28
     - 第一階段入圍者將於8月初收到邀請，主辦單位將提供具體細節和規則說明。
     - 評審由企業合作夥伴的執行官和決策者組成，說不定就是您的潛在下一個客戶！
     - 通過的團隊將有機會在計畫期間，與企業一起進行POC實證 。

   3. 線上Pitch：8月 (待定)

   4. 決賽入圍公告：8月 (待定)

   5. 訓練營 和 POC實證計畫
     時間：(待定)
     地點：泰國，馬來西亞和新加坡

   6. Demo Day
     日期：12月 (待定)
     地點：泰國曼谷 (或線上進行)

Key Program Milestones

> Application Period
      - May - July 2020

> Pitching Invitation
     - If your application is shortlisted, you will receive an invitation early in May
       to join our Live Virtual Pitch.
     - Specific problem statement, details and rules will be provided in the 1-1
     - You will be pitching your solution to our corporate partners
     - Judges are executives and decision makers from our corporate partners --
       your potential next customers!
     - If you pass their selection, you will likely be working on a POC with them
       during the program.
     - The timing will be announced later on.

> Virtual Pitch
     - Date:  August (TBD)
     - Location: Online

> Finalist Announcement
     - Date: August (TBD)

> Bootcamp Program and POC work
     - Time period: August - December 2020
     - Location: Multiple cities in Southeast Asia

> Demo Day
     - Date: December 2020 (TBD)
     - Location: Bangkok, Thailand