Deadline 28th February 2024.
GIST’s Business Incubation brings together the best science and technology innovators and American businesses to increase cross-market access and to create opportunities for collaboration.
While in residence at an American incubator, entrepreneurs have opportunities to make connections with the local entrepreneurial ecosystem and build business relationships for potential partners and investors. GIST Business Incubation also helps American businesses gain awareness of global entrepreneurs, innovations and markets.
Eligibility
- The applicant must be 18-40 years old on the application deadline February 2024.
- The applicant must be a citizen of 130+ countries GIST works in. The applicant does not need to be currently residing in that country.
- The applicant must not submit more than one application for GIST Business Incubation.
- The applicant must be eligible to obtain a U.S. J-1 visa for participation in the program, if selected. The applicant must have a valid passport with an expiration date of at least 31 December, 2025. The applicant must be able to provide a copy of his or her passport immediately upon acceptance into the program. The applicant must be able to obtain a U.S. J-1 visa. Before applying to this program, you must read and understand all J-1 visa requirements at the State Department’s website.
- Applicants must be available to commit to the full duration of the program.
- Applicants who have previously participated in GIST Business Incubation will not be eligible to apply.
- There is no limit to the number of people on a project team. However, all teams must appoint one person to represent the team throughout the entire program. This person is required to meet all of the eligibility requirements and is the person under whose name the application should be submitted.
- If you are working on a team, the representative who submitted your application will be the only person to travel to and participate in GIST Business Incubation, should your application advance. Applicants are not to fill out the application on behalf of another person.
- All applicants are required to have sufficient proficiency in the English language to successfully to participate in the program and to function on a day-to-day basis in the United States.
- All applicants must have a valid, active business. This will be proven by the applicant uploading proof of funding, proof of customer sales and/or proof of partnerships on the application.
GIST’s Global Reach:
- 130+ Participating Countries
- More Than 100 Events Since 2011
- 15,000 Startups Mentored
- $1.5 Million Awarded to Innovators
- $250 Million Revenue Generated
- 6000 Jobs Create in the U.S.
- 10 Million Women Innovators
Some of the many ways GIST partners with the private sector:
- Cross-Promotion and Co-branding
- Entrepreneur Travel Support
- Prize Pot Contribution (Cash, Cloud Credits, Fellowships, Internships, etc.)
- Participant Mentorship
- Judging/Session Leading
- Sponsored Events
For more information and application.
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