Plug and Play
Plug and Play is a global accelerator with MENA locations in Abu Dhabi, UAE and Saudi Arabia, where it acts as a catalyst for the innovation and technology scene. In the healthcare space, the program supports startups by connecting them to networks of corporate partners and investors to test and implement their technologies in the region, as well as improve the quality of healthcare. Globally, Plug and Play's Health innovation platform has accelerated over 100 startups in partnership with more than 20 corporations.
Founded 2006
Employees 15+
Primary contact
440 North Wolfe Road
94085 Sunnyvale
California
United States
440 North Wolfe Road
94085 Sunnyvale
California
United States
Key people 🧑🤝🧑
- Saeed Amidi - Co-founder & CEO
- Neda Amidi - President
- Michael Olmstead - Chief Revenue Officer & Partner
- Jojo Flores - Co-Founder
- Seena Amidi - Managing Director, Co-head EMEA
- Omeed Mehrinfar - Managing Director, Co-head EMEA
- Abdullah Alakeel - Director, Saudi Arabia
- Henrik Peter Bærentsen - Director, Saudi Arabia
- Mohammed Alghamdi - Program Manager, Saudi Arabia
- Hans Larsen - MEA Program Manager
Highlights ⭐
- Abu Dhabi: Plug and Play's mission is to attract high-quality entrepreneurial talent to Abu Dhabi who can work proactively with both public and private institutions in the Middle East. The accelerator acts as an open innovation hub for all our partners across the financial, healthcare and industry 4.0 sectors in the region.
- Saudi Arabia: Totally aligned with the Kingdom's ambitious Vision 2030 national transformation goals, Plug and Play bridges the gap between Silicon Valley and KSA and promotes bold projects and ideas that make a bigger impact with actual economic value.
Investments 💸
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Last update:
June 3, 2023
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