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Updated · 2026-09-20 22:10 UTC38
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SparkLabs and Mirae Asset Launch a Venture Capital Fund for Central Asian Startups

SEOUL, South Korea, Sept. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Qazaqstan Investment Corporation (QIC), IT Park Ventures (Uzbekistan), Mirae Asset Venture Investment and SparkLabs Group have signed a term sheet to establish SparkLabs Mirae Silk Road Fund I LP, a new venture capital fund. The fund will...

IP & patentsPipeline & developmentPR Newswire (Venture Capital)US
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IP & patentsPipeline & developmentPR Newswire (Venture Capital)US

S2S China Announces 2026 Finalists, Ten Standout Teams Set to Pitch Global Investors at Westlake University

SHANGHAI, Sept. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The inaugural S2S China Symposium has announced the finalists of its 2026 program. Co-hosted by RA Capital Management and Qiming Venture Partners, S2S China is the China chapter of Science2Startup, an invitation-only symposium connecting top...

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IP & patentsUK IPOGB

UK IPO patents service roadmap

The UK IPO has published its roadmap for future patent services. This outlines upcoming changes to examination practice and digital filing, impacting applicants and practitioners.

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WIPO Identifies Top Global Innovation Clusters

WIPO's Global Innovation Index highlights Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Guangzhou, Tokyo-Yokohama, and San Jose-San Francisco as leading innovation hubs. This data offers insights into regional IP activity and economic development trends.

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