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Welcome to another announcement of the Startups of the Year 2023. This announcement covers all the special categories of Startups of the Year. This year, almost 30,000 startups across the globe were nominated, with over 600,000 votes cast in the running for Startup of the Year, surpassing the last award’s votes by almost 3x! Let’s see who won! Remote, Earth With 208 votes, wins the Startups of the Year, Remote, Earth! CIC Chain US Misc In  US Misc , is the winner with 1193 votes. Reship Colony Nevis Misc The startup of the year in Nevis Misc is . Spool Canada Misc The startup of the year in Canada Misc is . My Website is Online Mexico Misc The startup of the year in Mexico Misc is . Cion Digital UK, Misc , a 3D interactive parts catalog and work instructions SaaS platform software for OEM’s, wins! Partful Germany Misc Developing services to connect people all around the world tomorrowSpace Italy Misc comes out as the winner in with 37 votes! Planny Italy Greece Misc , in the cloud computing, AI, and data industry wins! The Signal Group Spain Misc is the winner in with 52 votes! Vertiports Network Spain Finland Misc wins in with 101 votes! Ikius Finland Russia Misc The Startup of the Year in is with 22 votes! Russia RentProg Georgia Misc is the winner in ! Constant Cash Offer Georgia Sweden Misc earns 209 votes to become the Startup of the Year in ! Intergiro Sweden Romania Misc The winner in is ! Romania ReactiveDoc Czech Republic Misc wins in the ! ISIA Czech Republic Lithuania Misc The winner in is ! Lithuania SearchNode Estonia Misc The winner in is ! Estonia Nerian Network Norway Misc wins in ! Utleieappen Norway Poland Misc is the winner in ! Zencal Poland Portugal Misc The winner in is ! Portugal Accelerator App Ukraine Misc The winner in is the ! Ukraine Crypto Cossacks Club Iceland Misc wins in with 89 votes! JSON2Video Iceland Hungary Misc wins in ! SURVIOT Hungary Ireland Misc In , the Startup of the Year is ! Ireland Payzaar Guernsey Misc The Startup of the Year in is ! Guernsey Infinite Canvas Malta Misc With 86 points, becomes the Startup of the Year in ! Metaverse Architects Malta Slovenia Misc is the Startup of the Year in ! d.labs Slovenia Luxembourg Misc With 57 votes, takes home the cake in ! Greenworlder Luxembourg Bulgaria Misc wins in ! iBlueMenú Bulgaria Macedonia Misc earns 88 votes to become the Startup of the Year in ! PlaceWar Macedonia Monaco Misc is the winner in ! InnoDeep Monaco Switzerland Misc in the MarketingTech Industry wins! LinkDrip Bosnia And Herzegovina Misc is the winner in ! Robinize Bosnia And Herzegovina Belgium Misc , a global network and marketplace for requesting and providing specified, fresh content on demand, wins! Aviark France Misc , an agriculture software and analytics company dedicated to helping farmers produce more and better, wins! Perfarmer Austria Misc , an open-source password manager specifically designed for enterprises, wins! Vaulteron Turkey Misc in the Content Management System (CMS) Industry wins! Contentrain Australia Misc claims the victory with 111 votes! 👑 IMPAKT IT New Zeland Misc Odd Jobs claims victory with 11 votes! Singapore Misc The startup of the year in Singapore Misc is with 62 votes. Neliti Palestine Misc The startup of the year in Palestine Misc is . 3amal Malaysia Misc. The startup of the year in Malaysia Misc is . Oyen Pet Insurance Bahrain Misc The startup of the year in Bahrain Misc is . Bookr Pakistan Misc The startup of the year in Pakistan Misc is . Azal Kazakhstan Misc The startup of the year in Kazakhstan Misc is . Kazakhmys.academy Azerbaijan Misc The startup of the year in Azerbaijan Misc is . Menti Vietnam Misc The startup of the year in Vietnam Misc is . RaceFi Saudi Arabia Misc The startup of the year in Saudi Arabia Misc is . Shera Tokens Philippines Misc The startup of the year in Philippines Misc is . edamama Bangladesh Misc The startup of the year in Bangladesh Misc is . FormBold Thailand Misc The startup of the year in Thailand Misc is . HappyLand Israel Misc The startup of the year in Israel Misc is . Otterize United Arab Emirates Misc The startup of the year in UAE Misc is . The Scalable CFO India Misc The startup of the year in India Misc is . 5ire China Misc The startup of the year in China Misc is . Fairyland Indonesia Misc The startup of the year in Indonesia Misc is . Dijital Generasi Kreasi Nepal Misc The startup of the year in Nepal Misc is . StackMyStore South Korea Misc The startup of the year in South Korea Misc is . OLIVE Sri Lanka Misc The startup of the year in Sri Lanka Misc is . clovatel Hotel Suite of solution Japan Misc The startup of the year in Japan Misc is . Response insight Uganda Misc ENVENTURE is king of the hill!🎉 Anguilla Misc Kubiya is the Startup of the Year with 45 votes!🎉 Burkina Faso Misc It’s a win for GVente!🎉 Tunisia Misc No one did it like True Delta!🎉 Algeria Misc Workflow Dashboard wins!🎉 Mauritius Misc Cube Consumer Services takes home the cake.🎉 Namibia Misc 174 votes, and Billet steals the show.🎉 Ghana Misc SMS NOTIFY GHANA takes it with 41 votes!🎉 Morocco Misc After 16 votes, SafeExchange is the Startup of the Year.🎉 Kenya Misc RueSuites wins!🎉 Botswana Misc Procurement Institute App comes out on top with highest number of votes!🎉 South Africa Misc SHIFT wins it all with the highest number of votes!🎉 Egypt Misc Alva emerges as Startup of the Year.🎉 Tanzania Misc JUPITER looms largest with highest number of votes!🎉 Republic Of Congo Misc Julizha is the Startup of the Year!🎉 Ethiopia Misc BEATCARES came out on top!🎉 Mauritania Misc The Startup of the Year is 3meel 🎉 Nigeria Misc With top votes, BoomKit takes home the goods.🎉 BoomKit is in the Music Tech Industry. Rwanda Misc TodoBoard is Startup of the Year!🎉 TodoBoard is in the Enterprise Collaboration Industry Brazil Misc The winner in is with 48 votes! Brazil SleekFlow Chile Misc is the Startup of the Year in ! ApiChat Chile Panama Misc is the Startup of the Year in ! PurpUX Panama Argentina Misc is the winner in with 27 votes! Rubicom Argentina Venezuela Misc In , the winner is ! Venezuela conectApp Colombia Misc The winner in is ! Colombia Violet Cundinamarca, Colombia The Startup of the Year in is ! Cundinamarca Voy Yo Ecuador Misc is the winner in ! SaaS for Trustees Ecuador British Virgin Islands Misc has won with the highest number of votes! GoMining Cayman Islands Misc has won the contest with highest number of votes! Dtravel Cyprus - Europe has won the Startups of the Year from Cyprus! Latenode Puerto Rico Misc takes the winning crown! Immutable Holdings San Juan, Puerto Rico is the Startups of the year! XRCasino Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands wins the Startups of the Year! Berachain Congratulations y’all. We will contact you with details on your winnings! See the global and other regional announcements . here About HackerNoon’s Startups Of The Year Startups of The Year is HackerNoon’s Flagship community-driven event celebrating startups that survived and thrived in 2023. 30,000 startups across 4200+ cities and six continents participated in 2023 to be crowned the best startup in their city. Visit our page to learn more. FAQ Companies that blog more get 67% more leads - Jumpstart your company’s blogging journey by purchasing our . Business Blogging Package The 2023 Startups Of The Year is sponsored by: . . The winners will get a free .Tech Domain, a HackerNoon NFT, and a Tech Company News Page. TECH Domains

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Me doing this interview So let’s start! Tell us a bit about yourself. For example, name, profession, and personal interests. Hello! I’m Qin En - venture capitalist by day and podcaster by night. When the sun is up, I discover and partner ambitious founders in emerging markets to build great companies at , providing financial capital (in pre-seed to Series B cheques) and human capital (everything from recruitment to culture to leadership). When the sun goes down, I am experimenting with podcasting by speaking to dads & mums who work in tech - Saison Capital Parents in Tech When I started my first company, , at the age of 20, I struggled with over-work. I believed that my 20s and 30s should have been a relentless pursuit of career achievement, regardless of costs. I slept in office on weekdays, and worked weekends. 100-hour work weeks were the norm. I was relentless and obsessed - from being one of the youngest founders in Southeast Asia to raise venture capital, to being recognized on Forbes 30 Under 30 and Entrepreneur 27 Under 27. Yet I was never happy, never satisfied. Glints A few years later, I met my wife, Gladys. She helped me realize that an unbalanced life is an unhappy one. I began on a journey of change, that accelerated when welcomed our daughter, Gabrielle, into the world, in October 2020. I had to learn the hard way, that with a newborn child, you can’t ask her to “wait” for her milk or diapers to be changed. Her wails and cries demanded immediate attention and response. In the past, when it was just my wife and I, it was easy for me to explain to her “Hey I’m busy, let’s reschedule our dinner date”, or “I have to take a work call at 10pm”. But having a child and becoming a parent has changed that radically - I have to be there for my daughter. Yet despite the challenges, being a parent feels like “happiness on tap”. When work gets tough, all I need to do is stand up and walk over to find her, pick her up, hug her, and a rush of feel-good endorphins flows. More importantly, I felt happy and satisfied in a unique, distinct way that lasted beyond the next big career achievement. Parenthood over the past year has been a roller coaster, and I know I am not alone - so the ‘Parents in Tech’ podcast is my way of hearing and sharing stories of other parents! Interesting! What was your latest Hackernoon Top story about? Are you a founder looking to hire blockchain talent? Great - your odds are 20:1 (stacked against you!). In my recent Hackernoon Top story, I discuss how . For example, is it realistic to ask candidates to have 9+ years of blockchain development experience - essentially asking folks to have started working on blockchain since Bitcoin was founded and worth $0 (talk about 20/20 hindsight)? hiring blockchain talent demands a thoughtful, considered approach If you are looking for the tl;dr of my story, here it is: Be aware of the hurdles around. Know the market and be realistic - don’t show your naivete by asking a blockchain developer to have more years of experience than the technology has been around for. Look beyond the hard skills - willingness and ability to pick up the skills matter more. Be creative - build a brand in the blockchain space, train your current employees and consider remote hiring. Plan your compensation wisely and know the risks - use a combination of salary, stock (if you are based in Southeast Asia, definitely check out the first-ever report on ), and tokens that fits your purpose and stays compelling to prospective candidates. The State of ESOPs in Southeast Asia Be aware of the potential hurdles in offering stock or token compensation, especially with constantly evolving legislation and tax guidelines in many emerging markets. Do you usually write on similar topics? If not, what do you usually write about? Absolutely! Human capital topics are my favorite. I think this is a topic (or a set of topics) that is often under-discussed. Instead, the emphasis is often placed on financial capital - most media outlets often share about the new fundraising rounds, exit events, yet behind this value creation lies talent. Also, one of the key agenda items most founders usually have right after fundraising is to build and scale their teams. So I like to talk about these topics because more conversations leads to more awareness, more awareness leads to more transparency and more transparency leads to better outcomes. Great! What is your usual writing routine like (if you have one?) I strive to write at least once a week. Ideas come at any time, so I jot them down in Notion or Google Doc, then block out at least 2 hours to ideate and write on them. Sometimes, when things get hectic, I write short-form LinkedIn posts just to keep the momentum going! Being a writer in tech can be a challenge. It’s not often our main role, but an addition to another one. What is the biggest challenge you have when it comes to writing? Finding the undistracted time to write! The best writing I have done comes when I am in ‘flow’ state - undisturbed, unconstrained by time (do I have a meeting in the next 10 minutes?). This can be challenging because of how busy things are already. What is the next thing you hope to achieve in your career? To be the go-to guy for my portfolio founders (and the broader tech community) for human capital topics, anything from talent attraction to retention to leadership succession. I don’t and won’t have all the answers, but I am really excited and inspired by these topics and believe that together, we can come out with what works for each organization. Wow, that’s admirable. Now, something more casual: What is your guilty pleasure of choice? Bringing my 15-month-old daughter out, buying a coconut and letting her sip it. (My wife doesn’t allow it because she insists on a strict no-sugar diet, but really, can you deprive the little one of nature’s best gifts to us - the coconut). Do you have a non-tech-related hobby? If yes, what is it? Is podcasting counted? If it is - that’s my hobby at present. If not - I am a group exercise fanatic. Before COVID-19 I used to teach Les Mills group exercise programs like BODYPUMP, BODYATTACK and RPM. If you’re keen to find out more about that side of me, you can check out . an interview I did with The Business Times last year What can the Hacker Noon community expect to read from you next? Definitely more on human capital, and intersections with Web3. I have been spending a fair bit of time to learn more about the space, especially in NFTs. And if you have ideas or suggestions, do share them with me at qinen@saisoncapital.com Thanks for taking time to join our “Meet the writer” series. It was a pleasure. Do you have any closing words? How can be a better writer? What could I have explained better? Did I miss out a footnote reference? I’d love to hear from you on how I can be better! I am grateful that you are reading this, at the tail-end of an article. If there’s any suggestions on how I can improve, do and tell me! connect with me on LinkedIn

Meet the Writer: Hacker Noon's Contributor Qin En, VC @ Saison Capital & Podcaster @ Parents in Tech

To tackle the booming counterfeit market, Ennoventure Inc., an AI-driven brand protection leader, has raised $8.9 million in its Series A funding round, led by Tanglin Venture Partners. The funding, which also includes investment from Fenice Investment Group, will fuel Ennoventure’s ambitious expansion plans in the U.S., UAE, and India. This development comes at a critical time when industries across the globe are facing an unprecedented surge in counterfeit products and intellectual property theft. Ennoventure’s platform is built on a combination of AI and cryptography, allowing brands to embed an invisible digital signature within product packaging. This invisible signature is a game-changer for brands because it enables instant authentication without disrupting the manufacturing process or requiring additional capital investments. The company’s patented technology has already gained traction across sectors such as FMCG, automotive, and pharmaceuticals, where counterfeiting poses severe financial and reputational risks. By harnessing AI for real-time product authentication, Ennoventure’s solution is designed to protect both brands and consumers from fraudulent goods. “Ennoventure is addressing a critical need for effective, scalable brand protection with its innovative, AI-based approach,” said Ahmad Chatila, Chairman of Ennoventure. “This funding round empowers us to expand our footprint and enhance our product offerings to safeguard more brands globally.” The Rising Demand for Anti-Counterfeit Solutions The size of the global trade in counterfeit goods could reach $1.79 trillion by 2030. Industries worldwide are urgently seeking effective anti-counterfeit solutions, with Asia-Pacific emerging as a significant market for product authentication technologies. Ennoventure’s technology is poised to meet this demand with a platform that is both efficient and scalable for large enterprises. Sankalp Gupta, Partner at Tanglin Venture Partners, emphasized Ennoventure’s potential in addressing this market need. “Ennoventure’s AI-driven technology stands out for its seamless integration and scalability. We believe they’re well-positioned to redefine brand protection across multiple sectors.” How Ennoventure’s AI-Based Technology Works Ennoventure’s solution leverages AI and cryptography to create a digital “fingerprint” on product packaging. This invisible marker enables brands to authenticate products in real-time, protecting against counterfeit goods that threaten both revenue and customer trust. The AI system is process-agnostic, meaning it can be applied without changes to existing packaging lines –a critical feature for brands aiming to streamline operations without compromising security. The company’s technology has already proven effective in securing billions of product units, and its platform continues to evolve with advanced AI capabilities. The New Beginning With the Series A investment, Ennoventure plans to enhance its R&D capabilities and drive adoption across high-risk markets. The company’s expansion in the U.S., UAE, and India marks a strategic step forward as it positions itself as a leader in the anti-counterfeit industry. “We’re committed to building innovative solutions that empower brands to tackle counterfeiting,” said Padmakumar Nair, CEO and co-founder of Ennoventure. “With the support of our investors, we’re positioned to drive meaningful change in brand protection.” Key Takeaways Series A Funding Round: Ennoventure raises $8.9 million led by Tanglin Venture Partners, with contributions from Fenice Investment Group.
Innovative Technology: Uses AI and cryptography to create invisible digital markers for product authentication.
Global Expansion: Funding will support growth in key markets, including the U.S., UAE, and India, in industries where counterfeiting is a significant risk.
Industry Impact: Ennoventure’s solution provides real-time authentication, making it a sought-after technology for brands facing counterfeiting threats. As the global fight against counterfeiting intensifies, Ennoventure’s AI-powered platform is poised to play a pivotal role in safeguarding brand integrity and consumer safety. This latest funding round not only accelerates Ennoventure’s mission but also reinforces the company’s standing as a leader in AI-based anti-counterfeit solutions. To tackle the booming counterfeit market, Ennoventure Inc. , an AI-driven brand protection leader, has raised $8.9 million in its Series A funding round, led by Tanglin Venture Partners. The funding, which also includes investment from Fenice Investment Group, will fuel Ennoventure’s ambitious expansion plans in the U.S., UAE, and India. This development comes at a critical time when industries across the globe are facing an unprecedented surge in counterfeit products and intellectual property theft. Ennoventure Inc. Ennoventure’s platform is built on a combination of AI and cryptography, allowing brands to embed an invisible digital signature within product packaging. This invisible signature is a game-changer for brands because it enables instant authentication without disrupting the manufacturing process or requiring additional capital investments. The company’s patented technology has already gained traction across sectors such as FMCG, automotive, and pharmaceuticals, where counterfeiting poses severe financial and reputational risks. By harnessing AI for real-time product authentication, Ennoventure’s solution is designed to protect both brands and consumers from fraudulent goods. “Ennoventure is addressing a critical need for effective, scalable brand protection with its innovative, AI-based approach,” said Ahmad Chatila, Chairman of Ennoventure. “This funding round empowers us to expand our footprint and enhance our product offerings to safeguard more brands globally.” “Ennoventure is addressing a critical need for effective, scalable brand protection with its innovative, AI-based approach,” said Ahmad Chatila, Chairman of Ennoventure. “This funding round empowers us to expand our footprint and enhance our product offerings to safeguard more brands globally.” The Rising Demand for Anti-Counterfeit Solutions The size of the global trade in counterfeit goods could reach $1.79 trillion by 2030. Industries worldwide are urgently seeking effective anti-counterfeit solutions, with Asia-Pacific emerging as a significant market for product authentication technologies. Ennoventure’s technology is poised to meet this demand with a platform that is both efficient and scalable for large enterprises. Sankalp Gupta, Partner at Tanglin Venture Partners, emphasized Ennoventure’s potential in addressing this market need. “Ennoventure’s AI-driven technology stands out for its seamless integration and scalability. We believe they’re well-positioned to redefine brand protection across multiple sectors.” How Ennoventure’s AI-Based Technology Works Ennoventure’s solution leverages AI and cryptography to create a digital “fingerprint” on product packaging. This invisible marker enables brands to authenticate products in real-time, protecting against counterfeit goods that threaten both revenue and customer trust. The AI system is process-agnostic, meaning it can be applied without changes to existing packaging lines –a critical feature for brands aiming to streamline operations without compromising security. The company’s technology has already proven effective in securing billions of product units, and its platform continues to evolve with advanced AI capabilities. The New Beginning With the Series A investment, Ennoventure plans to enhance its R&D capabilities and drive adoption across high-risk markets. The company’s expansion in the U.S., UAE, and India marks a strategic step forward as it positions itself as a leader in the anti-counterfeit industry. “We’re committed to building innovative solutions that empower brands to tackle counterfeiting,” said Padmakumar Nair, CEO and co-founder of Ennoventure. “With the support of our investors, we’re positioned to drive meaningful change in brand protection.” “We’re committed to building innovative solutions that empower brands to tackle counterfeiting,” said Padmakumar Nair, CEO and co-founder of Ennoventure. “With the support of our investors, we’re positioned to drive meaningful change in brand protection.” Key Takeaways Series A Funding Round: Ennoventure raises $8.9 million led by Tanglin Venture Partners, with contributions from Fenice Investment Group. Innovative Technology: Uses AI and cryptography to create invisible digital markers for product authentication. Global Expansion: Funding will support growth in key markets, including the U.S., UAE, and India, in industries where counterfeiting is a significant risk. Industry Impact: Ennoventure’s solution provides real-time authentication, making it a sought-after technology for brands facing counterfeiting threats. Series A Funding Round: Ennoventure raises $8.9 million led by Tanglin Venture Partners, with contributions from Fenice Investment Group. Innovative Technology: Uses AI and cryptography to create invisible digital markers for product authentication. Global Expansion: Funding will support growth in key markets, including the U.S., UAE, and India, in industries where counterfeiting is a significant risk. Industry Impact: Ennoventure’s solution provides real-time authentication, making it a sought-after technology for brands facing counterfeiting threats. As the global fight against counterfeiting intensifies, Ennoventure’s AI-powered platform is poised to play a pivotal role in safeguarding brand integrity and consumer safety. This latest funding round not only accelerates Ennoventure’s mission but also reinforces the company’s standing as a leader in AI-based anti-counterfeit solutions.

Ennoventure Secures $8.9M in Series A to Scale AI-Powered Brand Protection Technology

Advances in technology are necessary to move us forward, keeping us connected, productive, and efficient in the process. But this also drives innovation in crime, revealing new, enhanced ways for bad actors to steal data, violate intellectual property rights, distribute fake products, and find more methods to profit at the expense of businesses and consumers. In recent years, counterfeiting has become a formidable challenge for brands across various industries—from pharmaceuticals and automotive to luxury goods and electronics. Individual and small-scale retailers without a system of checks and balances in place to swiftly identify, disrupt, and prevent counterfeiters from completing sales are at risk. Plus, the surge in DIY e-commerce businesses (like Amazon Storefront) further complicates the landscape, giving counterfeiters more avenues to infiltrate markets with fake products. But when sales of counterfeit goods are booming in an industry worth $2.3 trillion, it’s hard to ignore the appeal for criminals. In fact, a desire for branded goods at lower costs fuels the drive for fake products: 52% of consumers knowingly purchase counterfeit items and 21% frequently make counterfeit purchases. As criminals continue to push the limits and find ways to infringe on brands, they erode the trust and reputation built by companies and online marketplaces, forcing consumers to navigate authenticity at a much greater scale. One way of addressing these growing concerns is to fight fire with technological fire. Ennoventure is a disruptor in this space, leveraging AI-driven technologies to combat counterfeiting through protective, proactive brand strategies. Driven by anti-counterfeit solutions, these innovations are setting new standards in brand protection, proving to be game-changers in ensuring product authenticity and consumer safety. Rethinking Anti-Counterfeiting Through AI Traditional anti-counterfeit measures often rely on physical markers or tags, like labels, logos, and patterns. These methods are not only vulnerable to duplication, but they also add to production costs and environmental waste. Ennoventure's approach breaks away from these outdated practices by integrating cutting-edge AI technologies that are invisible and impossible to replicate. How is this possible? By embedding these solutions directly into the product packaging or the products themselves, Ennoventure ensures that authenticity verification becomes a seamless part of the consumer experience without the added layers of complexity and cost. The core of Ennoventure's technology is its sophisticated use of invisible encryption. This encryption can be incorporated into any part of a product without altering its design or aesthetics, leaving behind a secure, tamper-proof, and unalterable invisible signature to protect brands and their products. This encryption is only detectable through a specialized mobile application, making it an effective deterrent against counterfeit attempts. The AI component comes into play by continuously learning and adapting to new counterfeiting methods, thus staying several steps ahead of counterfeiters. Chad Kite, Chief Commercial Officer of Ennoventure, explains that using emerging technologies like AI and cryptography empowers brands to develop flexible, strategic digital solutions. "At Ennoventure, we believe that the battle against counterfeiting is not just about keeping counterfeiters at bay, but staying ahead of them," said Chad. "Our Al-driven technology does exactly that – providing an invisible yet invincible shield that integrates seamlessly into any brand's anti-counterfeit effort without any process change or capital expenditure. This is the future of anti-counterfeiting, where advanced protection is covert and integrated naturally into the consumer experience" By equipping brands with comprehensive security features, solutions like Ennoventure protect brand integrity across the supply chain, seamlessly integrating anti-counterfeiting technology into existing brand packaging. Cost-Effective Implementation The list of innovations in the anti-counterfeiting space is long and includes embedding QR codes, using digital printing technologies, implementing anti-piracy algorithms, leveraging GPS technology, and creating unique coding systems to stop counterfeiters. Even with so many options available to brands, one of the most significant barriers to adopting new anti-counterfeiting technologies is the associated cost, particularly the capital expenditures required for new equipment or materials. Ennoventure tackles this challenge head-on by offering solutions that require no capital investment to implement. This approach makes it easier and faster for brands to adopt and removes the financial risk involved in transitioning to new anti-counterfeit technologies. Enhancing Brand Integrity and Consumer Trust At the heart of Ennoventure’s mission is the safety and satisfaction of the consumer. Counterfeit products not only undermine brand reputation but also pose serious risks to consumers—risks that can translate into substantial legal and financial repercussions for brands or physical harm to consumers. In fact, faulty, counterfeit electronics are responsible for over 70 deaths and 350,000 serious injuries each year in the United States alone. Consumers today are more savvy than ever, taking time to research products before making a purchase. In fact, a whopping 89-96% of consumers reportedly spend more than 10 minutes researching online purchases, fielding a flurry of options in the process. By ensuring product authenticity, Ennoventure's solutions help brands protect their consumers and, in turn, solidify their market position and brand value. This trust is crucial in today's market, where consumer loyalty is increasingly dependent on brand transparency and reliability. Global Scalability and Impact Ennoventure's anti-counterfeit solutions are designed for global scalability, allowing brands to protect their products across diverse markets with varying challenges and regulatory environments. Whether navigating complex supply chains or meeting regional compliance requirements, Ennoventure’s platform adapts to meet these needs effectively. Kite highlights the global scope of Ennoventure’s mission, stating, “Our vision extends beyond individual markets. We’re here to revolutionize brand protection on a global scale, making it easier and more cost-effective for brands everywhere to adopt and adapt our solutions. This is how we create a safer marketplace—not just locally, but across borders, ensuring that every product that reaches a consumer is genuine and safe.” For brands looking to expand their reach without compromising on safety, Ennoventure provides the perfect blend of global vision on a personal level. The Road Ahead: AI and the Future of Brand Protection As counterfeiters become more sophisticated, the battle to protect authenticity will only intensify, putting the onus on brands to inform, protect, and secure consumers throughout the buyer journey. Ennoventure continues to innovate in this space, ensuring its technologies are not just relevant for today’s threats but well-positioned to anticipate future threats and advances in counterfeit technology. With ongoing developments in AI and machine learning, and the flexibility to adapt technologies to create modern solutions, Ennoventure is at the forefront, leading the charge for protecting brands and consumers with anti-counterfeit measures. For brands seeking to safeguard their reputation and ensure the integrity of their products, turning to Ennoventure’s advanced technologies isn’t just an option—it’s a necessity. Advances in technology are necessary to move us forward, keeping us connected, productive, and efficient in the process. But this also drives innovation in crime, revealing new, enhanced ways for bad actors to steal data, violate intellectual property rights, distribute fake products, and find more methods to profit at the expense of businesses and consumers. In recent years, counterfeiting has become a formidable challenge for brands across various industries—from pharmaceuticals and automotive to luxury goods and electronics. Individual and small-scale retailers without a system of checks and balances in place to swiftly identify, disrupt, and prevent counterfeiters from completing sales are at risk. Plus, the surge in DIY e-commerce businesses (like Amazon Storefront) further complicates the landscape, giving counterfeiters more avenues to infiltrate markets with fake products. But when sales of counterfeit goods are booming in an industry worth $2.3 trillion , it’s hard to ignore the appeal for criminals. worth $2.3 trillion worth $2.3 trillion In fact, a desire for branded goods at lower costs fuels the drive for fake products: 52% of consumers knowingly purchase counterfeit items and 21% frequently make counterfeit purchases. As criminals continue to push the limits and find ways to infringe on brands, they erode the trust and reputation built by companies and online marketplaces, forcing consumers to navigate authenticity at a much greater scale. 52% of consumers 52% of consumers One way of addressing these growing concerns is to fight fire with technological fire. Ennoventure is a disruptor in this space, leveraging AI-driven technologies to combat counterfeiting through protective, proactive brand strategies. Driven by anti-counterfeit solutions, these innovations are setting new standards in brand protection, proving to be game-changers in ensuring product authenticity and consumer safety. Ennoventure Ennoventure Rethinking Anti-Counterfeiting Through AI Rethinking Anti-Counterfeiting Through AI Traditional anti-counterfeit measures often rely on physical markers or tags, like labels, logos, and patterns. These methods are not only vulnerable to duplication, but they also add to production costs and environmental waste. Ennoventure's approach breaks away from these outdated practices by integrating cutting-edge AI technologies that are invisible and impossible to replicate. How is this possible? By embedding these solutions directly into the product packaging or the products themselves, Ennoventure ensures that authenticity verification becomes a seamless part of the consumer experience without the added layers of complexity and cost. The core of Ennoventure's technology is its sophisticated use of invisible encryption. This encryption can be incorporated into any part of a product without altering its design or aesthetics, leaving behind a secure, tamper-proof, and unalterable invisible signature to protect brands and their products. This encryption is only detectable through a specialized mobile application, making it an effective deterrent against counterfeit attempts. 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This post will show you how to build the Feature Toggle mechanism in your Next.JS application. We are going to use Next.JS, React, and TypeScript. We will deploy our application to Vercel to demonstrate a real-life example. You can find the code and video in the summary at the end. What You'll Learn in This Article In this article, we are going to deep dive into several topics such as: What are feature toggles? How to use React's Context API What are environment variables, and how do we use them in our applications? How to build custom hooks in React. What Are Feature Toggles? Feature toggles (aka Feature Flags) are a technique that allows you to change the state of your application without modifying its code. In the beginning, it might sound a bit confusing but let's consider the following scenario: Every December, many companies change their logo to add a bit of holiday spirit. Perhaps they want to add a Santa Claus hat into their logos or some sort of snowman. Have you ever wondered if they change their website every year just to update the logo? No, in most cases, they only do it once, and just connected it into their feature toggle. So they can enable the special logo whenever they need it. Here's another example: imagine a development team that follows continuous integration (CI). They use this mechanism to commit unfinished code, and then merge it onto the main branch. The unfinished code is disabled in the production environment so users cannot see incomplete features. Keep in mind that this is only a good idea for mature development teams that have experienced developers on board along with automated checks for their CI pipelines (like automated tests, static code analysis, compilation / bundling, and so on). Before We Start This tutorial requires some Node and React fundamentals. You should also know how to use Git and GitHub before you follow the instructions in this article. I skipped the part about bootstrapping the example application since I showed a very similar process in one of my previous posts - . How to Build a Fully Functional Serverless App in Under Two Hours I created two GitHub repositories for this post. The first one contains the scaffolder of the application, so you can follow all steps of the tutorial on your own. The second one is the finished application which you can deploy to Vercel without writing any code if you would like just to see the end result. Application Scaffolder (GitHub). The final app, ready to deploy (GitHub). We'll build the example application using Next.JS, React, and Typescript. The main purpose of the application is to display two financial charts. The first one represents the GDP of the United States, and the second one shows Treasury Constant Maturity over the last 10 years. The second one is unfinished. Our goal is to hide it behind the feature toggle, so we can enable it whenever we need it. The final application should look like this: You can find it here. Let's Get Started! We need to clone the scaffolder repository from GitHub, and we can do that by typing the following command in the terminal: $ git clone git@github.com:mateuszsokola/next-feature-toggle-scaffolder.git Now we need install the required dependencies and start the server. $ cd next-feature-toggle-scaffolder
$ npm install
$ npm run dev Now you can open in your browser and see the following website: http://localhost:3000/ Now, how can we implement the Feature Toggle mechanism here? React's Context API seems to be the easiest and most appropriate way. What is the React Context API? The React Context API offers a neat and tidy way of passing data through multiple levels of components without doing it manually. Let's see the following example: <Page enabledFeatures={features} />
<PageLayout enabledFeatures={features} />
<NavigationBar enabledFeatures={features} />
<Link href="https://freecodecamp.org/news/">
 <Avatar enabledFeatures={features} />
</Link> If you don't want to use Context, you will need to pass the data as properties to every component. This is error-prone and cumbersome. If you decide to use the context, you can inject data directly into the component that actually needs it. Now we can create a context for our feature toggle. We need to create a directory called , and a new file inside this directory. We can call it . context/ FeatureToggleContext.ts $ mkdir context
$ cd context
$ touch FeatureToggleContext.ts Creating context in React is fairly easy. You need to import React in your file and call the React.createContext method with the default context value. See the example below: // file: context/FeatureToggleContext.ts
import React from "react";

export const FeatureToggleContext = React.createContext({
 // TypeScript will have hard time to determine its type,
 // if we don't cast this array to an array of strings.
 // Likely, we will end up with an array of never or any.
 enabledFeatures: [] as string[],
}); Have in mind that the default value is only used when the component isn't wrapped into the context provider. It is just a fallback, and it shouldn't be used without the provider. The Context Provider Component Context comes with a Provider component that allows consuming components to listen to context changes. The Provider component takes a value prop that you pass to components that are the children of this provider. In simple words, if we want to take advantage of the context we will need to make the Provider a parent of our all components. I decided to wrap the Provider into a standalone component so we don't clutter up other parts of the application. Let's create a new file in the directory called : components/ FeatureToggle.tsx $ cd components
$ touch FeatureToggle.tsx Now we can create a component that accepts two properties: and . children enabledFeatures The is the main component of the application. If you created a React app using you might have noticed that the main component is called . Next.JS calls it , and you can find it in the file . children create-react-app App MyApp pages/_app.tsx The is the array of enabled features. We will use it later. enabledFeatures # file: compontents/FeatureToggle.tsx

import React from "react";
import { FeatureToggleContext } from "../context/FeatureToggleContext";

type Props = {
 children: any;
 enabledFeatures: string[];
}

export const FeatureToggle = ({ children, enabledFeatures }: Props) => {
 return (
 <FeatureToggleContext.Provider value={{ enabledFeatures }}>
 {children}
 </FeatureToggleContext.Provider>
 )
} The wrapped component is ready. Now we need to hook it into the main component. Let's open the file pages/_app.tsx. We have only one toggleable feature – . We need to add it to the list of enabled features. At the moment, we'll soft code this list, and pass it down directly to the provider to confirm we have access to the context. Later on, we are going to create a proper API for the feature toggle. treasury_chart We need to modify the file to look like this: import { FeatureToggle } from "../components/FeatureToggle";
import "../styles/globals.css";

function MyApp({ Component, pageProps }) {
 const enabledFeatures = ["treasury_chart"];

 return ( 
 <FeatureToggle enabledFeatures={enabledFeatures}>
 <Component {...pageProps} />
 </FeatureToggle>
 );
}

export default MyApp; Technically, the list of enabled features is available in the whole application now. But we have no interface to consume its value. Taking advantage of React hooks is the best way to expose it. How to Create Custom Hooks in React We created this mechanism based on the React Context API, and the most React way to consume React Context is by using hooks. So we will need to create a hook that offers easy access to the right data in the context. Let's create a new directory called , and a new file called . hooks/ useFeatureToggle.ts $ mkdir hooks
$ touch useFeatureToggle.ts Let's think about the hook for a minute. We want to check the status of a given feature. If the feature is enabled we are going to render it, otherwise, we won't. So the hook should return a helper that checks if the requested feature is on the list of enabled features, right? Let's code it. # file: hooks/useFeatureToggle.ts

import React, { useContext } from "react";
import { FeatureToggleContext } from "../context/FeatureToggleContext";

export const useFeatureToggle = () => {
	// we need to read values defined in the FeatureToggleContext. 
 // In this case, we'll take only the array of enabled features.
 const { enabledFeatures } = useContext(FeatureToggleContext);

 const isEnabled = (featureName: string) => {
 return enabledFeatures.includes(featureName);
 }

	// For consistency, We return an array of helpers, 
 // so we follow the pattern defined by the useState hook.
 // It makes the code open for extensions, 
 // so no need to refactor the app when a new helper is added here.
 return [
 isEnabled,
 ];
} The hook is ready. We can open the main page, and connect the Treasury chart into the Feature Toggle. Let's open . pages/index.tsx We are going to use our custom hook to get access to the helper and use it to check if the feature is enabled. isEnabled const [isEnabled] = useFeatureToggle();

// ...

return (
 /* ... /
 {isEnabled("treasury_chart") && (<TreasuryChart />)}
 / ... */
); The complete implementation looks like this: # file: pages/index.tsx

import React from "react";
import Head from "next/head";
import { Layout } from "antd";

import { GdpChart, TreasuryChart } from "../components/Charts";
import { useFeatureToggle } from "../hooks/useFeatureToggle";

const { Header, Content } = Layout;

export default function Home() {
 const [isEnabled] = useFeatureToggle();
 return (
 <Layout className="layout">
 <Head>
 <title>🚦 Feature Toggle in Next.js</title>
 </Head>
 <Header>
 <div className="logo" />
 </Header>
 <Content className="content">
 <GdpChart />
 {isEnabled("treasury_chart") && (<TreasuryChart />)}
 </Content>
 </Layout>
 );
} Now, you can try out the application in your browser. Keep in mind that you will still see the second chart. You can fool around with the feature name given to the helper. For example, you can make a typo, and the chart should disappear afterwards. isEnabled Unfortunately, this solution doesn't give us flexibility to toggle features without modifying the codebase. Every time we want to change the status of the feature, we will need to modify the list of enabled features. How can we fix that? The easiest way to make it toggleable without changing the code would be to implement an API that reads statuses of features from environment variables and returns an array of active features. How to Use Environment Variables in Node An environment variable is a variable whose value is set outside the application, usually by functionality built into the operating system. This is Node.JS, in our case. Let's create a file in our project. .env $ touch .env Now, we can open this file and add a new variable. We can call it . We need to set its value to . FEATURE_TREASURY_CHART false # file: .env

FEATURE_TREASURY_CHART=false If we use .env variables we'll need to use some server features of Next.JS, and define a new API. This means we will need to write more code. So we need to create a new file in the directory. Let's call it . pages/api/ features.ts The API will return an array of enabled features. // file: pages/api/features.ts

export default (req, res) => {
 res.status(200).json([
 	// Your environment variables are available within the `process.env` object.
 	// IMPORTANT! All environment variable values are strings. 
 // So we cannot compare them with booleans, numbers and so on.
 process.env.FEATURE_TREASURY_CHART === "true" ? "treasury_chart" : "",
 ])
} Now, you can try to open in your browser, and you should receive the following output: http://localhost:3000/api/features [""] The wasn't added to the list of enabled features, because it is disabled. You can change the variable to , and restart your server to try it out. treasury_chart FEATURE_TREASURY_CHART true How to Use the Features API We are good to connect the React part of the application to our brand new API. Before we do so, we'll need to install . axios Axios will help us to make HTTP requests in a more convenient way than . It supports error handling and types out of the box. We don't need to implement it on our own, so we can get straight to business. You might need to kill your server by hitting Control + C. Twice. fetch $ npm install --save axios Let's create a new directory called , and a new file called . services/ FeatureToggle.ts Now we need to use a standard asynchronous function to make a GET request to our API. // File: services/FeatureToggle.ts

import axios from "axios";

export const fetchFeatures = async () => {
 try {
 const { data } = await axios.get<string[]>("/api/features");

 return data;
 }
 catch(e) {
 console.log("Something went wrong");
 }

 return [] as string[];
} OK. The feature API request is ready. We can actually trigger this function at the main component. Open the file . pages/_app.tsx We need to make an API request like every other in React using the and hooks. We need to add the following snippet to the component: useEffect useState MyApp const [enabledFeatures, setFeatures] = useState<string[]>([]);

 const processFeatures = async () => {
 const features = await fetchFeatures();

 setFeatures(features);
 }

 useEffect(() => {
 processFeatures();
 }, []); The complete solution is here: // file: pages/_app.tsx

import { useEffect, useState } from "react";
import { FeatureToggle } from "../components/FeatureToggleProvider";
import { fetchFeatures } from "../services/FeatureToggle";
import "../styles/globals.css";

function MyApp({ Component, pageProps }) {
 const [enabledFeatures, setFeatures] = useState<string[]>([]);

 const processFeatures = async () => {
 const features = await fetchFeatures();

 setFeatures(features);
 }

 useEffect(() => {
 processFeatures();
 }, []); // eslint-disable-line react-hooks/exhaustive-deps

 return (
 <FeatureToggle enabledFeatures={enabledFeatures}>
 <Component {...pageProps} />
 </FeatureToggle>
 )
}

export default MyApp; Hurray! We are done with coding. The final step is to deploy our app. How to Publish the App on Vercel We will deploy the application to Vercel, because they offer free hosting for apps and they let us set custom environment variables, which is critical for us. As usual, I am going to skip the process of creating a new account. You can create one with one click using your GitHub or Google account. Once you've signed up, you should see this screen. Click on the "New Project" button: Now you need to select the GitHub repository you want to import. In my case, it is "next-ft-demo", but you might've called it something else. If you don't see your repository, you need to click on "Adjust GitHub App Permission" (the link below marked with the red ellipse): We need to configure the project. Let's open "Environment Variables", add a new variable called FEATURE_TREASURY_CHART, and set its value to false. Then click on the "Add" button, and hit "Deploy": The application is being deployed now. You should see the following screen once done. Just click on the "Go To Dashboard" button: You can open your application by clicking the "Visit" button: The application displays only one chart: If you want to enable the Treasury chart you need to select the "Settings" tab, choose the "Environment variables" section, and set the FEATURE_TREASURY_CHART variable to true: Now we need to redeploy the application to load new variables. Once the deployment is completed you will see the Treasury chart on your website: Summary This is a simple implementation of Feature Toggles. You'll probably need to adjust it to fit your needs. But I think it's a good starting point that you can build upon. If you have an idea about how to improve my solution or you want to show us yet another way of doing it, please share it in the comment section of the YouTube video below (I reply to every comment). WATCH VIDEO ON YOUTUBE HERE If you find the video useful it would mean the world to me if you smash the like button and subscribe. You can find all the code on GitHub: Application Scaffolder (GitHub). The final app, ready to deploy (GitHub). If you have any questions you can DM me on Twitter: @msokola I hope you liked it and have a great day :) Also published on: https://www.freecodecamp.org/news/how-to-use-feature-toggles-in-next-js-and-react/

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