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G Camp to Lead 8 Taiwanese Startups to Showcase at Web Summit in Portugal

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LISBON, Portugal, Nov. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — G Camp, a startup incubation platform dedicated to bringing Taiwan’s startups to the global stage, is leading eight exceptional Taiwanese startups to participate in Web Summit, Europe’s largest and most influential tech event. Web Summit will take place in Lisbon, Portugal from November 11 to 14, 2024, at the MEO Arena, where G Camp will host a dedicated Taiwan startup pavilion. The goal is to showcase Taiwan’s innovative capabilities to the world, foster connections with global industries, and create new international business opportunities.

Since 2018, G Camp has been committed to helping Taiwanese startups connect to international resources. Through its “International Innovation and Entrepreneurship Training Camp,” it provides startups with international mentorship, guidance for participating in overseas exhibitions, and business connections. Over the past seven years, G Camp has nurtured over 100 Taiwanese startups, expanding their reach into international markets across 47 countries and generating more than US$25,000,000 in business opportunities.

For this 8th cohort of G Camp, a collaboration with Silicon Valley’s 10X Innovation Lab provided a three-day intensive training camp conducted entirely in English. The training camp offered lectures on the Silicon Valley venture capital ecosystem, fundraising strategies, and interactive workshops. Startups engaged in simulated business negotiations, and guidance was given on building LinkedIn connections and crafting international business presentations. Teams received personalized one-on-one coaching to develop overseas expansion strategies covering product development, marketing, and market entry.

After a rigorous selection process, 20 startup teams presented their progress in a final pitch competition in August. A panel of 11 experts in the venture capital and corporate sectors from Taiwan, the U.S., Japan, and Singapore selected the top eight startups to represent Taiwan at Web Summit 2024. The selected teams span five major fields: AI, green technology, the circular economy, medical technology, and information security.

The participating companies include:

Megasense Technology Corp.: Partnering with the Taipei Metro, they provide safety detection radar systems for the automotive and industrial safety markets.Frontier.cool Inc.: The world’s largest digital textile cloud platform, favored by brands like adidas and Under Armour.Turing Space: A global digital certification platform endorsed by the World Health Organization (WHO), with over 400 organizations onboarded.Strong & Wise Material Tech Company: Uses patented AI technology to convert over 90% of textile waste into green building materials, and used in projects such as recent Winter Olympic venues.PackAge Plus: Taiwan’s largest reusable packaging company, working to make Taiwan a sustainable island through its circular economy solutions.Jmem Tek: Backed by 500 Global, Jmem Technology offers an unhackable solution to prevent chip data theft and illegal copying.Coherence Bio: Backed by SparkLabs Taiwan, Coherence Biotech revolutionizes lab operations with automation solutions.AiSeed Tech: Developer of long-endurance, wind-resistant AI drones, with military contracts in Taiwan.

Web Summit, often hailed as Europe’s most prominent innovation and tech event, brings together leading tech companies such as SAP, IBM, and VISA, along with global media outlets like TIME, The New York Times, and Vogue Business. The 2024 edition is expected to attract more than 3,000 startups and 1,000 investors, as well as a total of 70,000 professionals from the tech industry. This event presents a prime opportunity for Taiwan’s startups to network with international corporations and investors, potentially securing collaborations and elevating the visibility of Taiwan’s startup ecosystem on the global stage.

Exploring Opportunities in Portugal and Spain’s Startup Ecosystems

In addition to participating in Web Summit, G Camp will also lead Taiwan’s startups to engage with Portugal and Spain’s thriving startup networks for the first time. The Taiwanese startup teams have already received invitations from several Portuguese and Spanish incubators and accelerators. An international roadshow featuring a series of bilateral meetings are planned, helping Taiwanese startups connect with global corporations and expand their footprint in international markets. Spain’s startup ecosystem is renowned for its diversity and global reach, ranking third in Europe according to a report on Europe’s top innovation hubs. The capital city, Madrid, boasts robust incubation and acceleration programs that continue to attract international startups and investors, particularly in sectors such as transportation, energy, and cybersecurity. By fostering these exchanges, Taiwan’s startups hope to ignite new collaborations and business opportunities with their Portuguese Spanish counterparts.

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Emeren Group and Arpinge Partner to Develop 300 MW Battery Storage Portfolio in Italy

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NORWALK, Conn., Nov. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Emeren Group Ltd (“Emeren” or the “Company”) (www.emeren.com) (NYSE: SOL), a leading global solar project developer, owner, and operator, today announced a co-development agreement with Arpinge, a permanent capital vehicle focused on sustainable infrastructure in Italy, to jointly develop a 300 MW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) portfolio in Southern Italy.

This partnership strengthens Emeren’s growing presence in Italy’s BESS market, where the Company has already achieved approximately 1.37 GW in the permitting pipeline. As Emeren’s fourth partnership with an Italian leader in ESG-aligned investments, this collaboration aligns with Italy’s clean energy goals, accelerating the permitting and development process in support of the country’s energy transition. This partnership also reflects Emeren’s focus on high-value opportunities in battery storage as a key part of its growth strategy.

Yumin Liu, CEO of Emeren Group, commented, “This partnership with Arpinge marks a promising step forward in our strategic expansion within Italy’s energy storage industry. Our success in securing partnerships with top-tier investors like Arpinge reflects Emeren’s capability to capture market opportunities early and drive significant value through our proven Development Service Agreement (DSA) model. With the support of our skilled Italian team, we look forward to delivering robust results as we advance toward a successful close to the year.”

Federico Merola, CEO of Arpinge Group, commented, “Collaborating with Emeren on this significant battery storage portfolio underscores our commitment to sustainable infrastructure investments that align with Italy’s energy transition objectives. This partnership leverages our combined expertise to accelerate the development of critical energy storage solutions, enhancing grid stability and supporting the integration of renewable energy sources.”

About Emeren Group Ltd

Emeren Group Ltd (NYSE: SOL), a renewable energy leader, showcases a comprehensive portfolio of solar projects and Independent Power Producer (IPP) assets, complemented by a significant global Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) capacity. Specializing in the entire solar project lifecycle — from development through construction to financing — we excel by leveraging local talent in each market, ensuring our sustainable energy solutions are at the forefront of efficiency and impact. Our commitment to enhancing solar power and energy storage underlines our dedication to innovation, excellence, and environmental responsibility. For more information, go to www.emeren.com.

About Arpinge

Arpinge is a permanent capital vehicle set up as a joint-stock company by three institutional investors – the Italian pension funds of Cassa Geometri, Eppi and Inarcassa – to invest in infrastructure, taking into account the portfolio resilience and sustainability, and to act as a promoter of greenfield projects. The Group operates in full compliance with the ESG principles and is currently active in all three main energy transition segments: Renewables, especially in the wind and photovoltaic sectors; Energy Efficiency and Mobility, where the company is the leading Italian investor in the parking sector and fourth by number of parking spaces operated in Italy.

For investor and media inquiries, please contact:

Emeren Group Ltd – Investor Relations
+1 (925) 425-7335
ir@emeren.com 

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VERTIBERRY SELECTS SOLLUM’S DYNAMIC LED SOLUTION FOR NEW INDOOR STRAWBERRY FACILITY

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ENHANCING YEAR-ROUND STRAWBERRY PRODUCTION WITH SOLLUM’S PRECISION LIGHTING TECHNOLOGY

MONTRÉAL, Nov. 5, 2024 /CNW/ – Vertiberry, a leader in sustainable indoor strawberry farming, has chosen Sollum‘s LED lighting solution for its new facility in L’Assomption, Québec. Expected to be operational by the end of 2024, the greenhouse will serve as a test bed for Vertiberry’s innovative growing methods, which include both strawberry propagation and production.

Vertiberry’s decision to choose Sollum’s technology underscores their dedication to producing high-quality, pesticide-free strawberries year-round in a 100% controlled environment. This aligns with their mission to offer local and sustainable strawberries while minimizing food miles.

“Our team is excited to partner with Sollum. We came to the conclusion that their dynamic lighting solution appears to be the most optimal to address our complex needs,” said Olivier Paulus, CEO & Founder of Vertiberry. “Sollum’s superior understanding of light’s role in plant development, combined with the team’s flexibility in addressing challenges to ensure our success, made them the ideal partner for our new facility”, he added.

Sollum’s advanced LED lighting system provides precise control over light intensity, spectrum, and timing, essential for optimizing strawberry propagation and berry production. By working closely with Vertiberry, Sollum ensures that the lighting solution supports their unique cultivation methods, resulting in higher yields and energy efficiency.

“We are proud to collaborate with Vertiberry on this project and support their goal of advancing sustainable strawberry production in Québec,” said Louis Brun, CEO and president at Sollum Technologies. “Working hand-in-hand with Vertiberry’s team, we will leverage the full potential of our dynamic LED lighting solution, adapting to the specific needs of crops at each growing stage and ensuring Vertiberry achieves the best possible outcomes.”

About Sollum Technologies

Sollum Technologies designed the only 100% dynamic LED lighting solution that modulates the full spectrum of the Sun’s natural light to illuminate closed environments such as greenhouses, research centers and laboratories. Sollum’s award-winning, turnkey solution consists of internet of things, AI-powered light fixtures that are controlled by Sollum’s proprietary SUN as a Service® cloud platform. Sollum’s distinctive proposition is a fully scalable cleantech solution that evolves with business needs and multi-zone light management, with each zone benefiting from automatic dimming of an unlimited number of light recipes; this is why it provides unparalleled value in terms of energy savings and, additionally for greenhouse growers, increased productivity, and superior produce quality.

Founded in 2015, the company is headquartered in Montréal (Québec, Canada), where its design, development, and manufacturing activities are concentrated, and has a representative office in Leamington (Ontario, Canada). For more information, visit sollum.tech.

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VFS Global appointed to offer new Indonesia e-Visa on Arrival service to Japanese, 96 other nationalities

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New Indonesia Electronic Visa on Arrival (e-VoA) service to commence in the first half of December 2024.Dedicated email and live support to be available in seven languages – English, Mandarin, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, German, and French.Multilingual website to be available in seven languages – English, Mandarin, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, German, and French.Group booking facility to be available for the benefit of travel trade and conventions.

MUMBAI, India, Nov. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The Directorate General of Immigration under the Ministry of Law and Human Rights, Indonesia has appointed VFS Global, the world’s largest outsourcing and technology services specialist for governments and diplomatic missions, as the exclusive private service provider for Electronic Visa on Arrival (e-VoA) to make the process seamless, promote inbound tourism, increase investments into Indonesia, and enhance overall traveller experience.

VFS Global’s new e-VoA platform, set to commence in the first half of December 2024, will be available for nationals of the 97 countries eligible for e-VoA, including Japan. 

Travellers will soon be able to enjoy a quicker and smoother visa application journey through VFS Global by completing the entire process online before departure and receiving a pre-approved e-VoA. The e-VoA can be easily obtained by visiting VFS Global website, submitting all the required documents, and paying the necessary fees online prior to travel. Once the application is submitted, travellers can receive their visas on their email before departure. With the payment having been made online, travellers can enjoy a smoother and faster entry experience through E-gates or immigration counters.

Mr. Silmy Karim, Director General of Immigration of Indonesia, said, “The Directorate General of Immigration offers the latest digital solutions that enhance the experience for foreign nationals who wish to visit Indonesia. In our collaboration with VFS Global, we aim to effectively contribute to increasing the arrival of foreigners, taking into account the network and digital platform owned by our partners.”

Travellers applying for Indonesia e-VoA via VFS Global will get a dedicated email and live support in seven languages – English, Mandarin, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, German, and French – to help them with their queries. VFS Global will add more language support in due course of time for key markets.

Mr. Zubin Karkaria, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, VFS Global Group said, “Indonesia is a very popular destination for travellers across the globe, and we are excited to unveil a service that will make their visa application process quicker, simpler and much more convenient. This user-friendly and highly secure digital e-Visa on Arrival (e-VoA) service will considerably enhance the visa application experience, thereby facilitate increase in tourism to the country. We are honoured to partner with the Directorate General of Immigration under the Ministry of Law and Human Rights and the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy of the Republic of Indonesia for this service.”

VFS Global’s new e-VoA platform will ensure all the documents applicants submit are complete and error-free. It also offers OCR technology which will enable applicant details to be auto populated, thereby saving time and effort for applicants. The new platform will also provide group booking facility which could be beneficials for travel trade and conventions.

About VFS Global

As the world’s leading outsourcing and technology service specialist, VFS Global embraces technological innovation including Generative AI to support governments and diplomatic missions worldwide. The company manages non-judgmental and administrative tasks related to applications for visa, passport, and consular services for its client governments, increasing productivity and enabling them to focus entirely on the critical task of assessment.

With a responsible approach to technology development, adoption and integration, the company prioritizes ethical practices and sustainability while serving as the trusted partner to 69 client governments.  Operating over 3,400 Application Centres in 153 countries, VFS Global has efficiently processed more than 297 million applications since 2001.

Headquartered in Zurich and Dubai and majority owned through investment funds managed by Blackstone Inc, along with the Swiss-based Kuoni and Hugentobler Foundation and EQT, VFS Global is committed to creating value for all stakeholders and leading in responsible, innovative solutions making government services more effective and efficient.

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