GIST Virtual Entrepreneurship Competition in Science and Technology

The U.S. Department of State is excited to announce the 2021 Global Innovation through Science and Technology (GIST) Catalyst pitch competition will be taking place virtually during Global Entrepreneurship Week (8-14 November, 2021).

Important Dates:

• Applications Open: 2 August, 2021
• Deadline: (Close 15 September)
• Judging of Contenders: 27 September - 13 October
• Semi-finals Live Virtual Pitching: 1-5 November
• Finals: 9 November (Live Pitching Finals)

• Participants will be competing for tens of thousands of dollars in mini grants and entrepreneurial resource prizes
• The opportunity for mentorship and training. 

• All pitch videos and live pitches must be done entirely in English.
• All entries should be at the Idea or Startup stage.
• The pitching entrepreneur must be between the ages of 18 and 40 and from a GIST economy.
• Special consideration will be given to startups who address challenges through Agriculture Innovations, Clean Climate & Energy Innovations, Global Health Innovations, Water Solution Innovations.
• Please note, you will need to make a 90 second pitch video and use a video hosting service such as YouTube. This video will be used during the adjudication. Please ensure your pitch video is concise, high-quality. All pitch videos need to be in English.

 About GIST:

GIST Catalyst offers young STEM entrepreneurs the opportunity to elevate their pitch and showcase their scale-up on a global stage, while receiving valuable mentorship from American entrepreneurs and academics who are leaders in the field of entrepreneurship.

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