Plug and Play is an innovation platform dedicated to catalyzing technological advancement by connecting leading corporations with the most promising and innovative startups. Its mission is to connect the most innovative technology originating from startups with large global corporations through its more than 60 vertical acceleration programs around the world. Plug and Play drives innovation through three actions: • Corporate innovation: they drive innovation in more than 500 industry-leading corporations, keeping them at the forefront of industry trends. • Accelerator programs: they run more than 60 industry-focused accelerator programs in more than 35 cities around the world. •Venture Capital: They invest in more than 250 companies a year alongside the world’s best venture capitalists. Their network consists of over 30,000 start-ups, more than 500 of the world’s leading corporations, and hundreds of venture capital firms, universities and government agencies across multiple industries. Together with their partners, they are creating a unique ecosystem designed to develop and deploy the technology of the future.