<p><span class="xn-location"><strong>SUNNYVALE</strong> </span>&#8212; <u>Plug and Play</u> has chosen 153 startups to join their Winter 2021 Batches. These companies will participate in one of the following programs that will run through November: <u>Energy</u>, <u>Enterprise Tech</u>, <u>Fintech</u>, <u>Health</u>, <u>Insurtech</u>, <u>Internet of Things</u>, <u>Mobility</u>, <u>Real Estate &; Construction</u>, and <u>Travel &; Hospitality</u>.</p>
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<p><a href="https://www.plugandplaytechcenter.com/winter-2021/"><u>The participating startups</u></a> will be fully immersed in Plug and Play&#8217;s global network of over 30,000 startups, 500 industry-leading corporate partners and hundreds of venture capital firms and investors. Out of the 153 startups, a majority of the startups are based outside the U.S., representing a variety of countries including <span class="xn-location">Austria</span>, <span class="xn-location">Canada</span>, <span class="xn-location">France</span>, <span class="xn-location">Hong Kong</span>, <span class="xn-location">Israel</span>, <span class="xn-location">Singapore</span> and more.</p>
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<p>&#8220;Over the years, we have seen the best, most innovative startups join our unique ecosystem,&#8221; said <span class="xn-person">Saeed Amidi</span>, Founder and CEO of Plug and Play. &#8220;I am excited to welcome 153 startups into our Winter 2021 Programs to close off the end of the year. Throughout the next three months, these startups will gain tremendous access to our partners. I know, without a doubt we will see some of the greatest innovations during these unprecedented times.&#8221;</p>
<p>Throughout the next three months, these startups will be able to participate in networking events, mentor sessions, focus weeks, dealflow sessions and more. This opportunity will increase the startups&#8217; chances of securing exclusive pilots, POCs, new customers and investments. There is no equity requirement for startups to participate.</p>
<p>Graduation for these startups will commence mid-November at Plug and Play&#8217;s Winter Summit 2021.</p>
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