SAN DIEGO, Aug. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Qualcomm
Technologies, Inc. today announced selections for the Qualcomm®
Small Business Accelerator Program, which is designed to help small
businesses transition to a mobile-first digital work environment to
thrive in today's business climate and set-up for success in the
long-term. The comprehensive program was created to provide small
businesses with products powered by Qualcomm Technologies
solutions, collaboration tools, and technical and integration
support, so that the selected businesses can continue to maintain
operations throughout the current global pandemic and beyond.
Following the launch of the Qualcomm Small Business Accelerator
Program in June, Qualcomm Technologies received more than 375
applications to the program, across 38 states and the District of Columbia. In reviewing the
submissions, Qualcomm Technologies recognized ways in which its
technology offerings could help small businesses with the digital
gaps that prevented them from maintaining operations safely and
efficiently. The selected 33 businesses span the healthcare,
education, crisis response, arts, environmental services, and other
industries, and most identified as women-owned, minority-owned,
and/or veteran-owned.
Each selected small business will receive a unique variety of
products and technical support valued at up to US$25,000, based on identified need. Product
offerings may include mobile computing and connectivity solutions
powered by Qualcomm Technologies solutions, such as
Always-Connected PCs (4G and 5G cellular-connected laptops), Wi-Fi
systems, mobile phones, Bluetooth enabled headsets and active
mobile hotspots, along
with technical and device integration
support.
Official submission videos included songs, poems, and inspiring
testimonials from passionate frontline workers, educators, and
small business owners and their employees. "Conducting high quality
online video-conferencing and whiteboarding internally and
externally to improve overall customer experience was a huge
motivation for our team to apply and build a relationship with
Qualcomm Technologies," said Paul
Francis, KIGT, a cleantech and EV charging business from
Ontario, California and selected business for the
program. "The KIGT team genuinely believes that together with the
Qualcomm Technologies team, we can truly reshape 100 years of human
habit."
"Becoming a Mobile-First business will go far beyond helping
GITC's staff and faculty work more effectively,"
shared Jessica Baron, Executive Director of San Diego-based education nonprofit,
Guitars in the Classroom. "It will supercharge our capacity to
serve online, empowering hundreds more educators around the country
to participate in our trainings and receive the resources they need
to teach their students through the power of song. Through
Qualcomm Technologies' generosity, we will now be able to scale up
and move the needle on access to music as an integral part of
cross-curricular learning for students everywhere."
Qualcomm Technologies and its ecosystem of partners share a
commitment to empowering small businesses through technology, and
we are pleased to have the support of the following 10
partners:
- Bose (Bluetooth headsets)
- Jabra (Bluetooth headsets)
- Lenovo™ (5G-enabled PCs)
- Linksys (Wi-Fi networking devices)
- Microsoft (4G-enabled PCs and software solutions)
- Motorola (mobile devices)
- Samsung (mobile devices and the 4G-enabled Galaxy Book S
PC)
- Square (point of sale technology)
- Targus (mobile docking stations)
- Verizon Business (connectivity solutions)
To learn more about the Qualcomm Small Business Accelerator
Program, please visit here.
"Maintaining powerful and stable network connectivity is crucial
to business productivity and operations. To aid what is truly the
heart and soul of the American economy, especially in these
unprecedented times, Qualcomm Technologies and its partners are
proud to support these deserving small businesses across the
country," said Don McGuire, Vice
President, Global Product Marketing, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
"We are proud that with deep support from our partners we are able
to help these small businesses receive the resources they need to
function, collaborate and thrive, and in many cases reshape and
transform their businesses through technology. We had an incredible
applicant pool, and we're confident those selected will continue
doing great work with the products and services from this
program."
"At Linksys, we work to provide a networking experience that is
reliable, high quality and the most secure under any circumstances,
especially in the current remote working environment. Strong Wi-Fi
connectivity is crucial for small businesses to prosper. We are
excited to provide the best tools available to the selected
businesses of the Qualcomm Small Business Accelerator Program and
are encouraged by the diverse array of businesses participating in
the program," said L.C. Wu, Chief Operating Officer, Connected Home
Division (Linksys, Wemo, Phyn), Belkin International.
"Cloud services, software, and highly mobile, always connected
devices are being embraced by businesses of all sizes across all
industries, including small business," said Matt Barlow, Corporate Vice President of Surface
Marketing at Microsoft. "Microsoft knows that our technologies and
experiences will be key to helping businesses move forward,
collaborate, and maintain safe operations regardless of size. We're
pleased to support the selected businesses of the Qualcomm Small
Business Accelerator Program through our software solutions
including Windows 10, Microsoft 365 and our 4G-enabled Surface Pro
X device."
"Small businesses are defined by ingenuity and resilience. At
Samsung, we believe if you combine those attributes with the right
technology and know-how, these vital businesses won't just survive
but thrive, even in the most challenging times. That's why we are
proud to support the Qualcomm Small Business Accelerator
Program with PCs and mobile devices powered by Qualcomm
Technologies. These devices will help level the playing field
and help set up the selected businesses for
success," said Taher Behbehani, SVP and Head of Mobile
B2B, Samsung Electronics America.
"Our dedication to small businesses runs deep and
our support of the Qualcomm Small Business Accelerator Program
is an example of this commitment. This program will provide
businesses with the support and resources they need during this
challenging time," said TJ Fox, President, Verizon Business."
About Qualcomm
Qualcomm is the world's leading wireless technology innovator
and the driving force behind the development, launch, and expansion
of 5G. When we connected the phone to the internet, the
mobile revolution was born. Today, our foundational
technologies enable the mobile ecosystem and are found in every 3G,
4G and 5G smartphone. We bring the benefits of mobile to new
industries, including automotive, the internet of things, and
computing, and are leading the way to a world where everything and
everyone can communicate and interact seamlessly.
Qualcomm Incorporated includes our licensing business, QTL, and
the vast majority of our patent portfolio. Qualcomm Technologies,
Inc., a subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated, operates, along with
its subsidiaries, substantially all of our engineering, research
and development functions, and substantially all of our products
and services businesses, including our QCT semiconductor
business.
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Qualcomm Small Business Accelerator Program is
a program of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and/or its
subsidiaries.
Qualcomm is a trademark or registered
trademark of Qualcomm Incorporated.
LENOVO is a trademark of Lenovo.
Selected businesses are subject to
verification.
Qualcomm Contacts:
Pete
Lancia, Corporate Communications
Phone: 1-858-845-5959
Email: corpcomm@qualcomm.com
Mauricio Lopez-Hodoyan, Investor Relations
Phone: 1-858-658-4813
Email: ir@qualcomm.com
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