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Daily Markup #1093: Aerodyne chosen as finalist for FedEx 2024 Small Business Grant Contest in Asia Pacific; eyes South America and Africa expansion

October 11, 2024 · 2 min read
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  • Congratulations to 500-backed drone tech company Aerodyne for being a top finalist at the FedEx 2024 Small Business Grant Contest in Asia Pacific!
  • Founder & CEO Kamarul A Muhamed shared that the platform enabled the team to showcase their innovations and connect with other forward-thinking businesses.
  • This achievement will also spur Aerodyne’s regional and global expansion. Kamarul shared, “We aim to further penetrate international markets such as South America and Africa while strengthening our presence in Asia.”
  • “We plan to launch new AI-driven drone solutions that will transform sectors like agriculture and logistics. Additionally, we are exploring strategic partnerships and acquisitions to enhance our technological capabilities and market reach. Another major milestone is our goal to advance technology for the good of the planet, using our innovations to promote social impact,” he added.
  • Read the full story here.

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