HP’s Garage 2.0 has been launched with an initial cohort of 10 startups
Computer and printer giant HP has launched Garage 2.0 today (Oct 6), a platform designed to accelerate startup growth, spearhead artificial intelligence (AI) breakthroughs, and strengthen Singapore’s position as a global innovation hub.
Inspired by HP’s beginnings in a rented garage in Palo Alto—often hailed as the birthplace of Silicon Valley—Garage 2.0 aims to reimagine that same entrepreneurial spirit for Asia.
The programme launched with a cohort of 10 startups, each pioneering next generation solutions across industries with an emphasis on AI-driven applications.
These include Wubble.ai, the world’s “first ethical B2B AI music platform,” enabling businesses to create customised, royalty-free music in seconds, and Pints AI, which develops on-premise, auditable GenAI systems for regulated industries.
The initial Garage 2.0 cohort will be able to leverage HP’s engineering expertise, business insights, and go-to-market support, enabling them to scale their impact globally.
They will benefit from collaborative workspaces located within HP’s Singapore campus, where they can test, refine, and scale their innovations. Beyond physical space, the platform also offers direct access to HP’s experts across business and technology functions.
In addition, startups will receive support from global early-stage venture capital firm Antler, gaining access to its extensive ecosystem for capital, mentorship from experienced operators, and connections to a global network of investors. As part of a collaboration with HP, the venture capital will establish a presence within HP’s Singapore campus, creating a dynamic hub for innovation and collaboration.
“By partnering with HP and the broader ecosystem through Garage 2.0, we are creating an innovation hub where we fuel ambition with resources: capital, mentorship, and a global network of investors, operators, and partners,” said Jussi Salovaara, Co-Founder and Managing Partner — Asia, Antler.
“Together, we are committed to ensuring that the boldest ideas have the opportunity to become the category-defining companies that change the world.”
Apart from Antler, the HP Garage 2.0 programme is supported by the Economic Development Board (EDB) of Singapore, which facilitates partnerships across industry players.
HP will also collaborate with tech firms, including NVIDIA, Intel, AMD, and Qualcomm; government agencies such as IMDA, Enterprise Singapore, and SGInnovate; as well as The Generative Beings, a growing network for AI founders, builders and experts across Asia, who would lend experts to drive innovation and provide the cohort with expert insights.
“The Garage 2.0 programme demonstrates how global companies in Singapore can partner with our vibrant business and tech ecosystem to drive and scale innovation,” said Lionel Lim, Vice President and Head, Technology Hardware and Equipment, EDB.
“HP has been a strong partner to Singapore over the past five decades and we welcome their efforts to help promising startups flourish.”
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