New York, Nov. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dragon Gate Investment Partners was announced as the winner of the Venture Capital Award by the International Trade Council on November 9th, 2023, at the Go Global Awards Ceremony hosted in Providence, Rhode Island.
The Go Global Awards program is an annual conference that showcases and celebrates companies and government leaders driving the economy forward through innovations, technologies, and strategies. The 2023 Go Global Awards were hosted by the International Trade Council and Rhode Island Commerce Corporation, attracting around 50 agencies and 400 companies from 38 countries.
The Go Global Awards are distinguished for upholding the highest standards of integrity and transparency during the judging process. The panel of judges comprises industry experts, government officials, and past winners, all of whom bring diverse perspectives and experiences to the evaluation process. The judging criteria for businesses entering the 2023 awards span key areas such as market opportunity, innovation, reach, leadership, strategic partnerships, customer satisfaction, growth, sustainability, and overall impact, reflecting a comprehensive assessment that values and acknowledges businesses' multifaceted contributions on a global scale.
Interstellar Communication Holdings, Inc., a company invested in by Dragon Gate Investment Partners, received the Telecommunications Award at the Go Global Awards Ceremony. Interstellar Communication Holdings focuses on providing an affordable personal satellite service named icMercury for stargazers, utilizing PocketQube satellite technology and a customized user platform. With this service, users can access their personal satellite and unlock the potential of the universe.
“It’s a great honor to be back on the esteemed stage of the Go Global Awards, showcasing the icMercury project alongside our partners from Finland and Türkiye. Our initial connection at last year’s Go Global Awards in Talin has flourished, and I extend sincere appreciation to the International Trade Council for providing this excellent platform that nurtures collaboration and innovation," said Lijie Zhu, Managing Director of Dragon Gate Investment Partners. "In the ever-advancing space industry, we aspire to make knowledge about the universe accessible to everyone through icMercury services, transcending beyond the stars to provide enduring value. I warmly invite you to join us on this remarkable journey.”
About International Trade Council
The International Trade Council (‘ITC’) is an internationally-renowned, non-profit organization, apex chamber of commerce, providing services to government trade agencies, chambers of commerce, export councils, business associations, and corporations.
The ITC provides support for organizations across a range of sectors and sizes through market research, mediation, new market opening services, peer-to-peer mentoring programs, ongoing education programs, trade missions and the Council’s trade and innovation forums.
The International Trade Council also works closely with policy-makers to sponsor the creation of additional networks, forums and alliances which provide focus for collaborative work and new growth opportunities for fair international trade.
About the Go Global Awards
Originally launched in 1989, The International Trade Council's Go Global Awards celebrate organizations that drive the global economy through their innovations, technologies, and strategies. The Go Global Awards follow a rigorous three-tiered review/selection process. Candidates begin the application process with a pre-screening / ranking phase. The top 20% of nominations across all categories are then cross-reviewed to ensure consistency. Finalists are then selected and move forward to the live judging event, where they present before independent members of the Go Global Awards Committee. The Awards Committee then cross-reviews the finalist presentations and the final decisions are announced at the Go Global Awards Day.
The Awards bring together hundreds of senior executives from some of the world's most innovative manufacturers, exporters, technology firms, international service providers, venture capital firms and financial institutions.
About Dragon Gate Investment Partners
Headquartered in New York City’s midtown Manhattan, Dragon Gate Investment Partners is a investment firm with a focus on space related technology and art that can transform our world and shape the future. Our team has well-earned reputation of excellence in providing sensible and cost-effective business solutions for a wide breadth of clientele, including public companies, financial institutions, and high-net-worth individuals.
CONTACT:
Dragon Gate Investment Partners LLC
Email: info@dgipl.com
Tel: +1-646-801-2803
Website: http://www.dgipl.com
LIST OF AWARD WINNERS OF THE “GO GLOBAL AWARDS” 2023
Industry Award Winners:
- Advanced Manufacturing - UNISIL / US Silicon Trading
- CleanTech - Sunnking
- EnergyTech - Panasol USA LLC
- Construction - DORCE Prefabricated Building & Construction Industry Trade Inc.
- Construction Materials - Corkbrick Europe
- Engineering - Suret
- Engineering Supplies - Oswal Cables
- Real Estate Company of the Year - Arabian Gulf Investments
- Business Finance - SME Credit Pro Inc.
- Business Incubation - gener8tor
- FinTech - Pebuu Africa
- Trade Finance - Jigsaw Capital
- Venture Capital - Dragon Gate Investment Partners
- Agricultural Consultancy - Trade Care Africa
- Agricultural Products - Better Globe Forestry Ltd
- AgTech - Enko Chem, Inc.
- Beverages - FDTH Imports, LLC
- Food Innovation - Organic Bas de Colombia
- Food Manufacturing - Amel International Services Limited
- Creative Industries - 24 Media Films Pvt. Ltd.
- eCommerce - Delloop
- Fair Trade - Fair Trade & Tourism Lebanon
- Fashion - Time-Tell Nigeria Ltd
- Retail - KPS Pets OU
- Safety Equipment - Apollo Safety Inc.
- EdTech - Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority
- Education Services - Zoni
- Security Products - CLIXAR LLC
- Artificial Intelligence - iERP
- Digital Transformation - Nortal
- Digitalization - Finema Co., Ltd.
- Information Technology (Hardware) - Lightspace Technologies
- Information Technology (Software) - ActiveOps
- IoT - Recktronic Devices and Systems
- Network Management - racksnet GmbH
- Digital Marketing - Viseven USA LLC
- Market Research - Random Dynamic Resources Ltd
- Marketing and PR - EMPREENDA REVISTA
- Newswire - PRNEWS.IO
- Business Process Outsourcing - Smartshore Services LLC
- Conferences and Events - WEBCONGRESS
- Legal Services - Law Office of David J. Habib
- Professional Services - LCG Brands Consulting/Minding Your Business Podcast
- Security Services - Landmark Security Limited
- Service Excellence - Jobex Company Ltd
- Travel and Hospitality - Serene African Adventures Tours and Travel
- Product Innovation of the Year - Artesana International SA
- BioTech - Bioplastics International
- HealthTech - Diginova Health
- MedTech - MMID Group
- PharmaTech - Considaret / CLK Group Denmark
- Freight and Logistics - ATA Freight
- Last Mile Delivery - Eurosender
- Packaging - Printco SRL
- Supply Chain Management - LeLeader Group
- Warehousing and Distribution - De Zwaluw Logistics BV
- Electronics Manufacturing - Knight Electronics/ORION Fans
- PropertyTech - AVTECH Software, Inc
- Robotics - OnRobot
- Technology Innovation of the Year - My Duty Collect
- Telecommunications - Interstellar Communication Holdings
- Future of work - best place to work - ITCube Solutions Inc.
- Future of work - innovate workforce development program - Done Remotely Resources Inc
- Global Remote Work Solutions - Mauve Group
- HR Tech - Digi-Me
- Human Resources - Evenbreak
- Leadership Development - Tapams Advanced Management and Industries Private Limited
- Environmentally Conscious Exporter of the Year - SustainAgro
- Export Innovation - Agro Est Muntenia SRL
- Fastest Growing - Westrafo Srl
- Minority Owned Business of the Year - I.Kollection
- Small Business of the Year - Steiner & Kovarik by Prague Chocolate
- Start-Up Exporter of the Year - Rosena DK Ltd
- Manufacturer of the Year - ETS NORD AS
- Socially Responsible Exporter of the Year - Symphony Environmental
- Women in Business - Lifespan Company Limited
- Real Estate Person of the Year - H.E. Dr. Khlaifa Saif Juma Saif Al Mehairbi
- Legend in Export - The Allied Founders Pvt Ltd.
- Maritime Services - The Boating Channel
Government Agency Award Winners:
- National Investment Promotion Agency of the Year Award - Enterprise Greece
- Regional Investment Promotion Agency of the Year (Platinum) Award - Québec International
- National Export Development Organization of the Year Award - Bulgarian Small and Medium Enterprises Promotion Agency
- Business Association of the Year (Platinum) Award - Barbados Chamber Of Commerce & Industry
- Regional Investment Agency of the Year Award (Gold) - ADR Nord-Est
- Regional Investment Promotion Agency of the Year (Silver) Award - Regional Development Agency ROD Ajdovščina
- E-Investment Facilitation Award - SPIRIT Slovenija
- Infotech Award - ICC of the Ministry of Social Policy of Ukraine
- Export-Oriented FDI Award - Bahamas Investment Authority
- Brownfield Investment Promotion Award - The Investment Office of the Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye
- Environmentally Sustainable FDI Award - Invest in Iceland
- Greenfield Investment Promotion Award - Thailand Board of Investment
- Investment Promotion for Advanced Manufacturing Award - City of Lancaster, TX
- Investment Promotion for Agriculture Award - Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board
- Investment Promotion for BioTech Award - Germany Trade & Invest
- Investment Promotion for CleanTech Award - Invest Alberta
- Investment Promotion for EnergyTech Award - Invest in Murcia
- Investment Promotion for Financial Services Award - Invest Barbados
- Investment Promotion for Food Tech Award - Invest in Andalucía
- Investment Promotion for General Manufacturing Award - National Investment Commission, Liberia
- Investment Promotion for Information Technology Award - REDIEX
- Investment Promotion for Infrastructure Award - Moroccan Investment and Export Agency
- Investment Promotion for Tourism Award - Invest Saint Lucia
- Sustainable Investment Promotion Award - PROCOLOMBIA
- Local Economic Development Agency of the Year Award - Municipality of Saiton
- Investor Aftercare Award - Polish Investment and Trade Agency
- Job Creation Award - New Hampshire Department of Business and Economic Affairs
- Site Selection Assistance Award - Czech Invest
- Research, Development and Innovation Award - RRA Podravje Maribor
- Exporter Education and Training Award - APIEX Moçambique
- Startup Exporter Promotion Award - Zambia Development Agency
- Arts & Culture Award - Rhode Island Commerce
- National Investment Promotion Agency of the Year Emeritus Award - Rhode Island Commerce
- Investment Catalyst Award - Uganda Investment Authority
Business Associations Award Winners:
- Business Association of the Year (Gold) Award - World Trade Center Arkansas
- International Trade Advancement Award - NOVA Hispanic American Chamber of Commerce
- Collaborative Industry Partnership of the Year Award - World Orphan Drug Alliance
- Bilateral Trade Association of the Year Award - Rhode Island-Israel Collaborative
- Small Business Association of the Year Award - Investments in Latvia
