In conjunction with Asia Hardware Battle (AHB) 2018, TechNode, together with IPOS and ACE, is co-organizing an Intellectual Property sharing session for all AHB's applicants and all entrepreneurs who are keen to learn more about IP protection. This IP sharing session is facilitated by IP Strategist, Dr Huang Zhiqiang.

Date: 13th Aug 2018
Time: 3pm - 5pm
Venue: ACE International Centre, 67 AYER RAJAH CRESCENT, #04-16, S139950

Event Synopsis:

Intellectual property (IP) and in a broader sense intangible assets (IA) account for up to 87% of a company’s business value today. Through innovation and new technology, your business will have created significant value which may be largely hidden. Well managed assets can work together to give businesses a distinct commercial advantage against global competition, while poorly managed assets will inevitably damage the business. Take the first step in your IP journey with IP ValueLab’s Intellectual Property Strategist, Dr Huang Zhiqiang, as he shares what these intangible assets are and how you can leverage on them to grow your business.

About Asia Hardware Battle (AHB):
Calling out all SG hardware tech companies to apply for Asia Hardware Battle (AHB)! This is an annual competition run by TechNode with the goal to source the best uprising hardware stars in the region.

July ~ Aug: Submit application online (no fees)
21st Sept: Top 10 shortlisted SG companies will pitch to a panel of judges at Jurong Innovation District. Top winner from Singapore will be competing with other cities' top winners in Shanghai in mid-Oct (all expenses covered).

Companies Eligibility:
1. Hardware tech companies
2. Pre-Series A or with funding of less than $5mil
3. Must have prototype

Here are the prizes for this year's battle:
Gold: RMB 50,000 (at the grand finale)
Silver: RMB 30,000 (at the grand finale)
Bronze: RMB 10,000 (at the grand finale)

- Top 10 shortlisted SG teams will have a free ticket for TechCrunch Shenzhen 2018
- Top 10 shortlisted SG teams will enjoy a 30% discount price for getting 7 free workstations from NodeSpace for 6 months
- All applicants will enjoy a discount price (8,000 RMB) for a standard booth of TechCrunch Shenzhen 2018
- Top 3 teams (at the grand finale) will get 7 free workstations from NodeSpace for 6 months
- Top winner of Singapore will get a booth at TechCrunch Shenzhen 2018.
- Top winner of Singapore will have exclusive reporting opportunities from TechNode, and from other well-known media in Asia.
- One member of SG top winner will be invited to attend the final in Shanghai with no cost (includes free round-trip air-ticket and accommodation)=

APPLY NOW!!