Facebook Co-Founder Meets Third Wave Power & GreenPost

Clean tech and clean energy are at the
forefront of innovation and techno-preneurship, if this year’s Techventures
2011 show is anything to go by.  Third
Wave Power won the ‘Techventures Asiasons Innovation Awards’ for Most Eco-Friendly
Start-up –  with its mPowerpad solar
device representing the most green consciousness of all start-ups, while in the
Most Valuable Application awards, the Solution of the Year was GreenPost by
Greenbills Pte Ltd.

Techventures report by Lim Yan Liang in
Straits Times (15 October 2011)

If you always had a nagging worry that your
groceries could cost less, there is now a quick way to check how much others
are paying for the same items across the island.

The LobangClub iPhone app turns any iPhone
into a barcode scanner using its camera, and then checks a database for prices
that other users have uploaded. At a glance, a shopper can see if other shops
nearby offer the same item at a lower price.

It is fitting, then, that the money-saving
app took home the Most Valuable Application award yesterday afternoon at the
second annual ‘Asia Top 50 Apps’ ceremony, part of the Techventure 2011
conference held at Marina Bay Sands.

WINNERS

•Most Valuable App – LobangClub by LobangClub

•Rookie of the Year – Moglue by Moglue, Inc

•Solution of the Year – GreenPost by
Greenbills Pte Ltd

•Design of the Year – Pocket OneMap by
Nanyang Polytechnic

•People’s Choice – Justin Ng Photo by Justin
Ng Photography.

The GreenPost app lets users aggregate all
their digital bills into one location for easy viewing. They can receive email
notifications for new or unpaid bills, download their bills in PDF, and archive
them. A feature to allow users to pay the bills directly through the app is
coming soon.

Source: www.straitstimes.com, www.sgentrepreneurs.com, & www.gogreenpost.com

 

Third Wave Power made waves at Techventure
2011 by winning the Most Eco-Friendly Start-up award.

“As winners, we get to be mentored by a panel
of successful entrepreneurs and innovators including Eduardo Saverin
(Co-founder of Facebook), Jared Lim (Founder and Managing Director of Asiasons
Capital Ltd) and Eddie Chau (Founder and CEO of Brandtology)”, says VS
Hariharan, Co-Founder of Third Wave Power.

Eduardo Saverin personally inspected the
product at the Techventures booth and pronounced it unique: “I have not seen
anything like it!”

It’s a great recognition for us and a
fantastic introduction for mPowerpad, which will be unveiled to the world very
soon.

Third Wave Power will be launching mPowerpad
at the Clean Energy Expo Asia (CEEA) 2011 to be held at Suntec City, Singapore
from 1 – 3 November 2011.

CEEA is the premier trade fair and conference
in the Asia-Pacific region, bringing together the leading players from the
technology, services, finance and government sectors, in order to address key
issues in the areas of renewable energy, energy efficiency and sustainable
mobility solutions.

Come visit us at Booth F05 and be among the
first to try out mPowerpad. For more, visit www.thirdwavepower.com

 

 

15TH TECHVENTURE CONFERENCE TO FOCUS ON
IDENTIFYING NEXT MAJOR INNOVATION IN ASIA

Singapore, 13 October 2011 – Techventure
2011, Asia‟s premier platform to connect financiers with budding innovators,
opened today with a record breaking number of delegate and exhibitor
registrations.

In its pivotal 15th year, the conference
brings together a diverse group of international participants that include
prominent technopreneurs and seasoned investors, who are gathered together to
identify the next major innovation from Asia.

Deputy Prime Minister Teo giving his opening
address at Techventure 2011

The conference saw a host of renowned heavy weights
from the finance community such as Mr. Tim Draper (Founder and Managing
Director of Draper Fisher Jurvetson), Mr. Henry Nguyen (Managing General
Partner of IDG Ventures Vietnam) and Dr. Patrick Ennis (Global Head of
Technology of Intellectual Ventures), as well as the senior management of
well-known technology brands including Google, LinkedIN and Rovio, who were on
hand to share their thoughts on the conference theme of ‘The New Age of Asian
Innovation’.

“Given the emergence of Asia as a driving force
for innovation, we are hardly surprised with the overwhelming registrations for
Techventure 2011. Besides seeing an increase in the number of delegates to more
than 500, we have also welcomed participants from some 23 countries, elevating
Techventure into a truly global affair. In addition to the large turnout this
year, we are also pleased with the quality of participating exhibitors who are
showcasing innovations that could have a profound impact on the world of
tomorrow. Chosen from more than 200 registrants, the final 40 accepted exhibitors
ensure that only the top start-ups will be on display for investors looking to
invest in the growing community of Asian innovators.”, said Mohammed Azlan
Hashim, Chairman of Asiasons WFG Financial Ltd.

Held from the 13th to 14th of October 2011 at
the Marina Bay Sands‟ Sands Expo and Convention Centre in Singapore,
Techventure 2011 is co-presented by National Research Foundation (“NRF”) and
the Singapore Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (“SVCA”), organised
by Asiasons WFG and in partnership with SingTel Innov8.

Newly appointed Chairman of NRF, Deputy Prime
Minister Teo Chee Hean, was the Guest-of-Honour at this morning‟s opening
ceremony. The ceremony was followed by an impressive programme of keynotes and
panel discussions on topics such as „The Coming of Age of Asian Innovations‟
and “The Most Influential Investors‟ Perspectives on Asia‟s Growth
Opportunities‟.

Delegates this year also had a special treat
in the form of the „Up close and personal‟ session, which saw well known tech
personalities and investors like Mr. Eduardo Saverin (Co-Founder of Facebook),
Ms. Michelle Guthrie (Director of Strategic Business Development for Asia of
Google) and Mr. Nick Yang (Co- Founder of KongZhong Corporation) share their
secrets to success and take a wide range of questions from the floor of eager
participants.

The host of programmes designed to promote
local start-ups is the particular highlight of this year‟s conference.
Delegates to Techventure 2011 were able to visit an exhibition featuring 40 of
the nation‟s hottest new start-ups, covering industries such as next generation
Information and Communications Technology (“ICT”), Mobile Applications,
Biotechnology and Medical Technology. The popular „Pitch to the Stars‟ session,
for start-ups to make a three minute pitch of their business, has also been
revamped to feature a panel of celebrity judges that will provide a sterner
test for their ideas and more valuable insights for growth.

Deputy Prime Minister Teo visiting the
start-up exhibition at Techventure 2011 (From left: Dr Francis Yeoh, CEO of
NRF, Yong Ying-I, Permanent Secretary of National Research & Development, Mohammed
Azlan Hashim, Chairman of Asiasons WFG, Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean,
Exhibitor at Techventure 2011)

In addition, Techventure 2011 featured the
inaugural ‘Techventure Asiasons Innovation Awards’ to honour and recognise
excellence in innovation and technopreneurship among promising start-ups. The winners
were announced on 13 October 2011 during the gala dinner, with winners
receiving their awards from Guest-of-Honour Minister for Trade and Industry,
Mr. Lim Hng Kiang.

This year’s winners are:

a) Clearbridge BioLoc Most Disruptive
Innovation – Game changing innovation that will make competitors obsolete

b) i3D Immersive Soundscape Best of show –
Most captivating exhibitor in Techventure Exhibition

c) Third Wave Power for Most Eco-Friendly
Start-up – Start-up with the most green consciousness

d) Sofshell for Coolest Innovation – Product
with the greatest potential to „wow‟ the market

e) Mr. Johnson Chen of Clearbridge BioMedics
for Rising Star Innovator – Technopreneur with skills and business acumen to be
the next big thing

Winners of each category will get the
opportunity to be mentored directly by a panel of successful entrepreneurs and
innovators, including Mr. Eduardo Saverin (Co-Founder of Facebook), Mr. Jared
Lim (Founder and Managing Director of Asiasons Capital Ltd) and Mr. Eddie Chau
(Founder and CEO of Brandtology).

“Having seen how start-ups utilise
Techventure as a springboard for growth, we have launched these awards to
further spur them in their commercialisation efforts. We believe the diverse range
ofm experience, from branding to raising funds, that the mentors can instil into
these start-ups will prove invaluable in the early stages and give them a head
start over competitors. In addition, start-ups can leverage on the profile
generated from the awards to raise awareness and build their branding. In particular,
we were impressed by Mr. Johnson Chen the Managing Partner of Clearbridge
BioMedics winner of the Rising Star Innovator award, who incubated the ClearCellTM
System which is the next generation of non-invasive „liquid biopsy‟ for
cancer.”, added Mr. Jared Lim, Founder and Managing Director of Asiasons
Capital Ltd and judge of ‘Techventure Asiasons Innovation Awards’.

Techventure 2011 moves into high gear in day
two with the start of Accelerate@Techventure 2011, organised by SingTel
Innovation Exchange and SingTel Innov8, to highlight pivotal technologies that
will, change enterprises and developer‟s businesses in the near future. Accelerate@Techventure
2011 will again feature its popular „Asia‟s Top 50 Apps‟ contest that allows
industry peers to nominate and vote for the top web and mobile applications for
the year. This year‟s nominees include local favourites like Chalkboard,
gothere.sg and ilovedeals.sg, with winners set to be announced during an award presentation
ceremony on the 14th of October 2011.

The National Research Foundation (NRF)

The National Research Foundation (NRF), set
up on 1 January 2006, is a department within the Prime Minister’s Office. The
NRF sets the national direction for research and development (R&D) by
developing policies, plans and strategies for research, innovation and
enterprise. It also funds strategic initiatives and builds up R&D
capabilities and capacities by nurturing local talents and attracting foreign
ones. In addition, it coordinates the research agenda of different agencies and
provides secretariat support to the Research, Innovation and Enterprise Council
(RIEC), chaired by the Prime Minister. The NRF aims to:

 Transform Singapore into a vibrant R&D
hub that contributes towards a knowledge-intensive, innovative and
entrepreneurial economy; and

 Make Singapore a talent magnet for
scientific and innovation excellence.

For more information, please visit
www.nrf.gov.sg. For more information, please visit www.nrf.gov.sg

Singapore Venture Capital & Private
Equity Association

Established in 1992, the Singapore Venture
Capital & Private Equity Association (SVCA) is a not-for-profit organisation
formed to foster the growth of venture capital (VC) and private equity (PE) in
Singapore and around the region. From a humble start of 2, our membership now
exceeds 100 and continues to grow with the industry’s development.

Since its inception, SVCA has championed
various efforts to promote the local VC/PE industry through talks, workshops,
seminars, conferences and networking events. The thrusts of SVCA continues to
be

 fostering a greater understanding of the
importance of venture capital and private equity to the

Singapore economy in support of
entrepreneurship and innovation;

 representing the local VC/PE industry
within and outside of Singapore;

 nurturing an environment conducive for
advancing VC/PE investment and profession; and

 providing a platform to match fund-seeking
businesses with our members and the investment community.

For more information about SVCA, please
visit: www.svca.org.sg.

Asiasons WFG

Asiasons WFG, is a subsidiary of Asiasons
Capital Ltd, a company listed on the Mainboard of the Stock Exchange of
Singapore and whose core business is in private equity investment and
management for the Emerging East Asia market. In a short span of time, Asiasons
WFG has grown from strength to strength with its rapid developments in the
Singapore capital market; and has since become a significant player in the financial
industry. It is associated with many successful listed companies in Singapore,
being lead manager for their Initial Public Offerings (IPOs). Asiasons WFG has
been ranked the top lead manager for IPOs in four consecutive years from 2002
to 2005 on the basis of number of IPOs lead managed and sponsored.

Asiasons WFG was one of the pioneers in
bringing companies from China to be listed on the Singapore Exchange. Since its
inception in June 2000, Asiasons WFG has successfully listed 77 companies on the
Singapore Exchange. These companies include those from Singapore, China, Hong
Kong, Malaysia, Australia and others in the region.

Asiasons WFG’s Vision is to be a premier
investment banking and financial group in South East Asia,bringing value to
small and medium sized companies in Asia. It has successfully established
itself in the Singapore capital market, and aspires to move forward towards a
presence in the region.

SingTel Innov8

SingTel Innov8 (Innov8), a wholly-owned
subsidiary of the SingTel Group, is a corporate venture capital fund, with its
own set of decision making, approval and funding processes. It has an initial
fund size of S$200 million. Innov8 focuses its investments on technologies and
solutions that lead to quantum changes in network capabilities, next generation
devices, digital content services and enablers to enhance customer experience.
It works closely with the ecosystem of leading innovators, developers, government
agencies, R&D and capital providers to bring cutting-edge technologies and
solutions to the various markets the SingTel Group operates in.

Source: www.techventure.com.sg and www.thirdwavepower.com