EU-South Asia Start-up Help Desk

EU-South Asia Start-up Help Desk and hands on support

The objective of the EU- South Asia Start-up Helpdesk is to help start-ups from EU and Sri Lanka/South Asia access the SL/South Asia and European markets respectively. We will connect start-ups from EU and South Asia and provide continuous and consistent support to the start-ups for internationalization. The Help Desk aims to become a one stop center for all your queries in the context of expanding your start-up to Europe or South Asia. Our experts will guide you with the valuable information and relevant networking opportunities. We aim to make your dream to scale-up and access new markets a reality with the our support.

EU, Sri Lankan and Indian startups can send their enquiries to eu-srilanka@servicefacility.eu

Why connect with the EU-South Asia Start up Help Desk:

EU-South Asia Helpdesk Start-up Internationalization Support

We received an overwhelming response with 55 enquiries for the EU-South Asia Start-up Helpdesk and 29 applications from Europe and Sri Lanka for the EU-South Asia Startup Helpdesk Hands on Support Call. We have selected 5 start-ups for EU-South Asia Startup Helpdesk Hands on internationalization support. The help desk team will be there to assist the other start-ups with more generic support. To know more on the generic support to start-ups please click here (PDF 61KB).

EU-South Asia Startup Helpdesk- Announcement Result of Top 5 selected startups

After a thorough discussion on the applications, we have selected the top 5 startups that will be supported for the EU-South Asia Startup Helpdesk Hands on Support.The 5 startups are Pulz Technologies (Sri Lanka), SenzMate (Sri Lanka), BoardPAC (Sri Lanka), Protein Brewery (Netherlands), CMYK Ingredients (Bulgaria) and here attached (PDF 71KB) is the announcement.

Competitive Call for SL and EU start-ups for free hands on market access services

5 start-ups from Sri Lankan and / or EU will receive hands on support to enter the European and Sri Lankan markets respectively.

To apply please go to the Global Technology Interface(GTI) platform and on the Innovation Call page go to: "EU- Sri-Lanka Innovation Partnership" call.

The EU-South Asia Startup Help Desk

The helpdesk team has prepared fliers on Why India (PDF 3.2MB), Why Sri Lanka (PDF 2.8MB) and Why Europe (PDF 3.5MB) for a quick glance on why Indian, Sri Lankan and European start-ups should consider Sri Lanka/South Asia and Europe as a market and co-creation destination.

Interested startups can contact Joshua from the Indian Help Desk, Fayaz from the Sri Lankan Helpdesk and Chris from the EU Helpdesk. (PDF 145KB)

Key Information

Who can apply?

Must be a registered start-up from any sector or industry, with:

  • Traction in the primary market
  • Value proposition for EU/South Asia Market

How much does it cost?

The program is supported by the European Union. We do not charge for the helpdesk queries.

How can I apply?

Please apply for the program here - To avail this opportunity start-ups will need to register and apply on the Global Technology Interface (GTI).

You will receive an email confirmation for registration.

Benefits for start-ups in both regions include:

  • Latest updates from startup world - information on the breakthroughs and innovation developments in both regions.
  • Explore opportunities for co-creation of products and solutions that have socio-economic impact for both regions.
  • Access to quality partnerships, exchange on competencies, mentors, best practices, business development, operation models, exchange of services, information, methodologies, mentors, speakers, government, university links.
  • Internationalize faster by scaling across both regions.
  • Foster cross-border cultural exchange, allowing start-ups to understand and operate across both regions.
  • Receive support with localization of their products and services.
  • Access to talent and skilled workforce across both regions, allowing complementary resources to be pooled.

Register on the Global Technology Interface (GTI) to receive regular updates on cross border opportunities for startups. You are getting active by registering as a “Technology Displayer”. Once you register, a Helpdesk team member will contact you.

Registration is open to all stakeholders from the startup ecosystems across EU and South Asia

You can also send an email to eu-srilanka@servicefacility.eu or call/ WhatsApp the Helpdesk coordinator Joshua Samuel at +917598706604 to make an enquiry.

Why
South
Asia?

Favorable Market conditions

Largest consumer base for emerging technologies

Openness for European technologies

Lower market deployment costs

Why
Europe?

Gateway to global market

Funding opportunities

Access to Standardized technology

Access to multiple markets through EU

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