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GIST invites all eligible participants from GIST Africa Region, GIST Asia Region, and GIST Middle East & Turkey Region to participate in its annual “GIST Tech-I” Competition. This competition is designed to encourage technology entrepreneurs to launch and/or grow a company in Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Turkey through: - Funding;
- Training and mentorship with successful entrepreneurs, angel investors, and venture capitalists;
- Networking opportunities;
- U.S. visits for up to 5 companies to establish direct connection with potential investors and partners.
Submit a Go-To-Market Plan: Executive Summary & a 2-Minute Video Pitch
Mobilize your Networks for public voting
Win:
| Winners | Award |
| First Round of Awards, Award Ceremony, UAE |
| 1st Place | $25,000 |
| 2nd Place | $15,000 |
| 3rd Place | $10,000 |
| 4th Place | $5,000 |
| Best Female Entrepreneur Award | $5,000 |
| 5 Honorable Mentions | $2,000 each |
| Applicant with most votes during online voting | iPad |
| 3 months of mentorship | All 30 semi-finalists will be paired with U.S. and international mentors for business development and coaching |
| Second Round of Awards, GIST Accelerator, Silicon Valley |
| Up to 5 scholarships for companies | GIST Accelerator: 6-Week startup immersion program in Silicon Valley |
| GIST Awards | An Investment Committee will allocate $200,000 in awards to most promising companies |
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