{"id":2611,"date":"2019-04-12T14:49:45","date_gmt":"2019-04-12T05:49:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/iconloopen.cafe24.com\/?p=2611"},"modified":"2019-04-12T14:49:45","modified_gmt":"2019-04-12T05:49:45","slug":"iconloop-and-itu-sign-a-collaboration-arrangement-to-establish-a-high-level-framework-of-cooperation-in-the-area-of-the-itu-smart-incubator-programme","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.parametacorp.com\/en\/2019\/04\/12\/iconloop-and-itu-sign-a-collaboration-arrangement-to-establish-a-high-level-framework-of-cooperation-in-the-area-of-the-itu-smart-incubator-programme\/","title":{"rendered":"ICONLOOP and ITU sign a Collaboration Arrangement to establish a high-level framework of cooperation in the area of the ITU Smart Incubator Programme"},"content":{"rendered":"
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ICONLOOP and ITU sign a Collaboration Arrangement to establish a high-level framework of cooperation in the area of the ITU Smart Incubator Programme<\/strong><\/h1>\n<\/div>\n
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– Both aim to provide support and know-how on blockchain related technologies to the global start-up ecosystems<\/strong><\/p>\n

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ICONLOOP signed a Collaboration Arrangement with ITU (International Telecommunication Union) to establish a high-level framework of cooperation in the area of the ITU Smart Incubator Programme. Chaesub Lee, Director of ITU Standardization Bureau (left), and Josh Choi, Director of Public Affairs at ICONLOOP.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

SEOUL, South Korea \u2014 April. 12, 2019\u00a0<\/strong>\u2014 ICONLOOP signed a Collaboration Arrangement with\u00a0ITU (International Telecommunication Union)<\/a>, which is the United Nations\u2019 specialized agency for information and communication technologies, to establish a high-level framework of cooperation in the area of the ITU Smart Incubator Programme with the aim of providing support and know-how on blockchain related technologies to the global start-up ecosystems.<\/p>\n

ITU\u2019s Smart Incubator Programme, launched in September 2018 and created to assist and support technology-oriented entrepreneurs and start-ups in the early development stages including but not limited to Artificial Intelligence (AI), Blockchain and Internet of Things (IoT). ICONLOOP, under this agreement, was recently selected as the Knowledge Partner in blockchain of the ITU Smart Incubator Programme.<\/p>\n

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ICONLOOP plans to support the growth and expansion of start-up businesses in African developing countries through pilot projects with a focus on 3 core pillars: technical know-how, business development, and outreach and networking. As part of the incubation programme, ICONLOOP will support the startups through offering access to its industry network to increase awareness and offer opportunities to secure investment through large blockchain events and marketing.<\/p>\n

Jonghyup Kim, CEO of ICONLOOP and Council Member of the ICON Foundation, said, \u201cBlockchain technology will be an important opportunity for international organizations, countries, and enterprises to solve various socio-economic challenges facing developing countries such as sustainable energy, agriculture, and financial accessibility.\u201d He added that \u201cICONLOOP will promote not only cross-border business and technology cooperation for mass adoption of the blockchain, but also create social value by utilizing it.\u201d<\/p>\n

Thank you,<\/p>\n

Hyperconnect the World
\nICONLOOP Team<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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