Web Mission 2008 will see 20 UK Web 2.0 companies travel to San Francisco to explore new opportunities for growth with key people in Silicon Valley.
This event will showcase innovative UK web talent, seek meaningful assistance for companies ready for expansion, and provide a platform for those involved to gain valuable media and business exposure.
As well as flights, internal transfers and hotel accommodation, you'll get opportunities to:
+ Facilitated meetings key local investors.
+ Attend Web 2.0 Expo (negotiated reductions available)
+ Meet and mingle with key Silicon Valley movers and shakers relevant to your organisation and growth plans.
+ Discuss your business with leading UK and US journalists
+ Spend quality time with like minded people in the UK web scene
+ Explore how to succeed in the US market with other Brits abroad
More details to follow on application
Web Mission 2008 is open to web companies that:
+ Are innovative
+ UK headquartered
+ Have 2 years trading history, or failing that, compelling early-stage fast-track potential
+ Can provide references from key sponsors/industry players
+ Can Demonstrate some commitment to sustainable business practices (eg, positive environmental or social outputs)
+ Are ready to do business in the US OR potentially attractive to US investor
Web Mission 08 had an overwhelming response with over 100 companies applying. The applications were reviewed by Doug Richard, Mike Butcher and UKTI, and they were really impressed with the quality of the applications.
In the words of Doug Richard "some of these companies are as good as anything coming out of the Valley", while sponsors leading and US/UK law firm Heller Ehrman said “The sheer volume of applicants provides convincing evidence of the depth and breadth of emerging growth technology companies in the UK. The shortlist of companies selected demonstrates that the UK is able to produce credible web businesses."
To see which companies were selected to go join the Web Mission, click here
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