WELCOME TO
STARTUP BOAT
OUR METHODOLOGY
We Bring Tech-CEOs Into Refugee Camps
We Create Engineering Sessions On Open Water
Startupboat organises and hosts inclusive prototyping sessions on boats with minorities lead by trained design thinking experts and tech-CEOs. R&D partners include:
THE PROCESS
Those who would never want to meet
decide to come together to
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Increase intercultural understanding
Develop clear and collaborative plans of action
Stay connected to monitor goals and KPIs
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Shout out to our strong ecosystem for more support
OUR UNLIKELY TEAMS MAKE US MORE INFLUENTIAL
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We help hidden innovators get discovered
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We provide the perfect ecosystem of support for unlikely but successful partnerships
PICTURES OF STARTUPBOAT EVENTS
WHERE WE WORK
A SELECTION OF STARTUPBOAT SUCCESS STORIES & OUTCOMES
RefugAI
RefugAI is an AI that helps with translation, bureaucracy, legal issues and job integration so that you can perform useful work in new countries. With an ambitious vision to manufacture and distribute 100 million AI-powered personal devices by 2029, we aim to provide refugees with a robust tool for translation, bureaucracy navigation, job training, and cultural assimilation.
The Cosmopolis platform allows helpers and help seekers the opportunity to create personalized profiles that showcase their skills, experiences, and passions. These profiles serve as windows into the hearts and minds of our community members, fostering connections based on shared interests and the a desire to make a difference.
Global Guide
Global Guide by StartupBoat is a Multilingual Refugee Consultant. It provides assistance and guidance to refugees in navigating the challenges of resettlement in a new country. From helping with visa applications to finding jobs and integrating into local culture, this app is a valuable resource for refugees seeking a fresh start.
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OUR ECOSYSTEM OF SUPPORT
Ongoing support & advice by a network of mentors and advisors in tech, business planning, social innovation, humanitarian development
Access to partner lists, potential clients, user groups, established innovative companies, technology providers etc.
Access to a "Sustainability Board" for long-term support and/or an extensive evaluation of each solution based on past success stories.
SPONSORS & PARTICIPANTS
THE FOUNDER
Paula Schwarz
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Paula Schwarz is a mother of two who divides her time between San Francisco and the Greek island of Samos, which lies near the border of Greece and Turkey. Her children attend school on Samos, where she actively engages with the local community and the 8.000 person refugee camp to test and implement innovative solutions.
While in San Francisco and the Bay Area, Paula reviews and promotes humanitarian startups for selected partners and investors.
She reviews or creates cutting-edge AI to enhance the impact of these startups, tests the new innovation on the ground and delves into further research on misinformation and the acceleration of humanitarian initiatives with the use of technology and AI with the University of Berkeley.
