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SAP.iO, established in 2017, is SAP's strategic business unit dedicated to incubating, accelerating, and scaling startup innovation. The initiative focuses on investing in early-stage startups that leverage cutting-edge technologies such as AI, machine learning, IoT, blockchain, and more. SAP.iO has invested in over 300 external startups and internal ventures, supporting them through its global network of equity-free accelerator programs known as SAP.iO Foundries​​. Notable investments from SAP.iO include companies like Deepgram, an AI-based speech recognition platform, and Anthropic, which focuses on AI safety. The program has helped produce five unicorns and facilitated 70 exits, contributing significantly to the creation of over 42,000 jobs across 45 countries​​. SAP.iO emphasizes inclusive entrepreneurship and supports diverse founders, with a significant portion of its investments directed towards women and minority-led startups. The initiative is also integrated into SAP’s partner ecosystem, allowing startups to benefit from SAP's extensive customer base and market reach​​.