What is IPHatch®?
An unique open-innovation competition that empowers you with granted patents originated from world renowned tech giants.
The Stages and Dates
*Dates are subjected to change
Launch Event at Inno Vex 2025
Series of Thematic Workshops
May - July
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IPHatch® Challenge Briefing
Sharing of Key Business Knowledge and
Deep Dive into Technology Portfolios -
IPHatchathon®
Business Modelling Workshops
(Business Model Canvas)
Regular Monthly Event
31 July 2025
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Interested startups must submit their pitch deck via www.iphatchday.com before the stated timeframe
Application Submission
Applications for IPHatch® UK are exclusively collected through our partner, the F6S platform.
Pitch Day
22 August 2025
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Pitch business idea to judging panel includes
IP Owners | Investors | Strategic Partners | Government Agencies | Incubators | Accelerators
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Panel Discussion
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IP Portfolio Summary
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Past Winners' Journeys
Why Join IPHatch® ?
Facilitate start-ups overseas expansion by sharing on market needs, especially social issues overseas, and presenting start-ups with technologies that have potential to be used to solve social issues.
Technology Portfolios
Strengthen the credibility of start-ups through technology acquisitions, licensing and collaboration with major companies internationally.
Educate local start-ups through mentoring programmes to develop extensive business plans that meet overseas market needs.
Funding Oppurtunities
Matching of domestic and overseas VCs through partners and workshops.
Exchange incubation / accelerator programmes that aims to connect global start-ups and entrepreneurs in the hub cities of the ecosystem through overseas partners.