Plug and Play Tech Center

Plug and Play Tech Center, founded in 2006 and based in Silicon Valley, California, is dedicated to driving innovation by connecting startups, corporations, investors, governments, and universities. The organization aims to facilitate collaboration and technological advancement across various sectors, making it a pivotal player in the global startup ecosystem.

Plug and Play invests in a wide range of sectors including advanced manufacturing, agtech, fintech, health, mobility, and sustainability. They provide services such as startup acceleration, corporate innovation programs, and venture capital investments. Their approach is stage-agnostic, meaning they work with startups at various stages of development.

Plug and Play offers a robust network of over 500 corporate partners, weekly dealflow sessions matching startups to corporates, direct paths to enterprise customers via pilots and POCs, and significant perks and credits valued at over $4M. Importantly, no equity is taken for program participation, with investment available separately through PNP Ventures.

Q: What is the duration of the accelerator program? A: The program lasts for 3 months (12 weeks). Q: Is there a fee to participate? A: No, participation is free and requires no equity. Q: How many startups are accepted per cohort? A: Typically, 10-25 startups are accepted per batch.