2024 has been a great year for science and tech startup founders. We've had the good fortune to meet and work with a number of rising stars. Here's a quick look at the events and trainings GIST worked on to support innovation around the world and at home. https://www.gistnetwork.org/2024
💡 From idea to impact! 💡
The GIST Innovates South Caucasus program is a high-impact, hands-on opportunity for science and technology innovators ready to take their next step! Get ready for 8 weeks of training, mentorship, and a chance to demo your product.
📍 Kickoff: 2-day workshop in Tbilisi, Georgia
💻 Virtual Coursework: 6 weeks of guided study
🎉 Program Finale: In-person demo day with local entrepreneurs and stakeholders
Don’t miss out! Applications being accepted NOW for the Spring 2025 program: https://www.gistnetwork.org/sc
🌍 For entrepreneurs in Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia! 🌍
Do you have a science or tech startup ready to take the next step in the journey to market? Join GIST Innovates South Caucasus to learn agile customer discovery, refine your product, and prepare for commercialization!
Who’s Eligible:
Age 18-40
Founder of a science/tech startup
Based in Armenia, Azerbaijan, or Georgia
Learn More and Apply: https://www.gistnetwork.org/sc
We're back! GIST returns to the South Caucasus with more startup training and mentorship for science & technology startup founders! Apply now to learn from the best, access cutting-edge business techniques, and connect with the GIST network of successful founders. https://www.gistnetwork.org/sc
Here's to the visionaries. Those who take their idea... And change the world. Happy Global Entrepreneurship Week! #GEW2024
We were thrilled to have Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy Singapore Casey Mace kick off the week’s trainings with a few words of encouragement and praise for the cohort. “You, the startup founders, are more than entrepreneurs—you’re trailblazers determined to address some of the region’s most critical challenges. Remember, the challenges you face are opportunities for growth and innovation. Embrace them with the same enthusiasm and determination that brought you here today.”
The latest Business Incubation program is here- and this time, it’s designed for ASEAN innovators! 🌏
Applications are open for this exciting program: the chance to incubate your venture in the United States at world-leading venture institutions in this exclusive incubation residency, with a special opportunity to interface directly with U.S. leadership in Washington DC!
Applicants are being accepted from ASEAN economies- but don’t wait to apply! Only a few will make the cut… Will your venture be one of them? Apply today: https://www.gistnetwork.org/bi-asean
GIST ASEAN Pitch Competition
TIME IS RUNNING OUT! GIST's ASEAN Pitch Competition wants to bring you to Singapore to pitch your startup's solution and win big! Get 3-day's of accelerated, intensive training in the Lean Startup process before taking the stage! APPLY BEFORE 5 AUGUST! https://bit.ly/4c0Zie4
EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT: Our upcoming Southeast Asia program has received ASEAN Endorsement! This event is now officially the ASEAN Startup Training & Pitch Competition. While some exciting updates are in store, the core remains: an amazing opportunity for innovators to take their ventures to the next level, with ALL COSTS COVERED and NO EQUITY TAKEN. Learn more and apply today to be part of this incredibly unique offering, coming soon to Singapore: https://www.gistnetwork.org/asean-pitch-2024
Don't miss this opportunity for Southeast Asia innovators to take the next step in their venture journey! Now is your chance to receive expert mentorship, network directly with government and industry leadership, and pitch on a global stage: https://bit.ly/3L6srJ
Welcome to the future of science and tech- will you be part of it? We’re celebrating and empowering innovation in one of the most exciting regions in the world, and we want you to be part of it!
This future is coming alive in the GIST Southeast Asia Startup Training and Pitch Competition, your chance to take your innovation to the next level with industry-leading venture development support, culminating in the chance to share your vision on a global stage.
Built on the unique support of the United States Department of State, innovators will have the chance to interface with global business leadership, government, and international networks. This opportunity is free to all entrepreneurs, and with travel and lodging included- as well as many other exclusive benefits, there’s no reason not to apply.
Are you ready to take your venture to the next level? Apply today: https://bit.ly/3L6srJu
GIST empowers young science and technology entrepreneurs through networking, skills building, mentoring, and access to financing to advance their startups.
