GK Plug and Play

Plug and Play Tech Center operates as a global innovation platform, connecting startups with corporations, governments, and investors to drive technological advancement. It cultivates an extensive ecosystem, identifying and supporting new ventures by strategically matching them with established partners to solve industry-specific challenges. The platform facilitates pilot programs, business development, and strategic partnerships, leveraging its network to foster cross-sector innovation.

Saeed Amidi founded Plug and Play in 2006. His insight stemmed from owning a Palo Alto property, the "Lucky Building," where he provided early office space to nascent companies including Google and PayPal. Witnessing the innovation fostered by these organic connections, Amidi formalized a platform to systematically link emerging talent with established industry players, accelerating the innovation process.

Plug and Play serves early-stage startups seeking growth opportunities, alongside large organizations, governments, and universities integrating external innovation. Its mission is to drive innovation through global connection and collaboration. The company envisions establishing the world’s leading innovation platform, making resources universally accessible to innovators everywhere, cultivating future technologies and positive global change.