Introduction
IBM Venture Capital Group
Our goal is to build strategic relationships with venture capital firms and their portfolio companies to create:
- An ecosystem that fosters innovation
- Exciting new technologies and customer solutions
- New growth opportunities in new markets
Spotlight on IBM SmartCamp
Looking for global entrepreneurs who want to make a smarter planet.
SmartCamp is an exclusive networking and mentoring competition aimed at identifying early stage entrepreneurs who are developing business ventures that align with Smarter Planet.
SmartCamp previously held a competition in Dublin, Ireland. Five finalists were selected to attend a one day event to network with 25 leading entrepreneurs, investors and industry experts. One of the finalists was chosen as overall Smart Camp winner. Some of our co-sponsors also offered their own prizes to organizations that impress them in their areas of interest.
Winner: TreeMetrics (link resides outside of ibm.com)
Tree Metrics were the unanimous choice by the judges. Their solution for forestry management incorporates the three "I's" of Smarter Planet - Instrumented, Interconnected and Intelligent and they will now enter a three month mentorship program with IBM to help build their business plan develop a joint value proposition.
In the news
Smart Water Technologies To Be a $16.3B Industry by 2020
Nov. 6, 2009
Luckily, water footprints are getting increased attention, and a water grid is being zeroed in on by businesses such as IBM who is working on boosting technology behind everything from high tech water pollution sensing to water footprint accounting.
Events
Silicon Valley Open Doors (SVOD) 2009
Dec. 9-10, 2009
Mountain View, CA
This is a not to be missed event for the Russian-speaking entrepreneurs and the Venture Capital community on both sides of the ocean. This year's theme will drive a very exciting Agenda exploring re-invention as it affects the startup process on multiple levels -- technologies, business models, financing, monetizing and team building.
Work with Business Partners
Cloud computing
Discover why cloud computing is important, how to get started, and where to learn more about it.
