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Innovators

By combining its online platform with on-the-ground partners, GIST creates education and training opportunities for young innovators in more than 130 countries around the world by providing access to U.S. experts and through in-country entrepreneurship networks and support systems.

Ecosystem Builders

Ecosystem Builders aim to bolster networking and entrepreneurial skills to build durable, long-term, supportive networks. The ultimate goal is to stimulate local entrepreneurial activity and ensure participants can grow their skills and scale their businesses together – both in their home country and through the GIST Network’s global connections.

Investors

GIST partners with in-country stakeholders in entrepreneurial ecosystems to bolster local financial support for startups. GIST is able to bring American investment experts to different regions around the world and provides an opportunity for in-country investors to learn how to create and sustain investor networks for entrepreneurs.

Partners

Since 2011, GIST has partnered with the private sector to reach over 27 million innovation community members globally and has provided training for over 15,000 startups who have gone on to generate over $250 million in revenue. This is done through competitions, startup trainings, and interactive online programs, implemented by AAAS and VentureWell. If you would like to explore partnership opportunities please contact Hillary LeBail.

General Pitch Competition

GIST runs a variety of Pitch Competitions that do not fall into the same category as Tech-I or Catalyst. These are usually associated with specific conferences or themes.

Business Incubation

The U.S. Department of State’s Global Innovation through Science and Technology, or GIST, Initiative launched this new program in the fall of 2019 for entrepreneurs in emerging economies.

The GIST Network is a public-private partnership created by the U.S. Department of State to give science and technology entrepreneurs access to needed resources and advice.

In order to create sustainable investment networks, the Global Innovation through Science and Technology (GIST) Initiative has created the Investor Mobilization Training program (GIST Investors).

GIST Startup Trainings

GIST Startup Trainings empower young science and technology innovators and entrepreneurs through on-the-ground training and mentoring delivered by top U.S. mentors and in-country partners.

GIST Tech-I Pitch Competition

The GIST Tech-I Competition is an annual competition for science and technology entrepreneurs from emerging economies worldwide.

GIST Catalyst Pitch Competition

Applications open 2 August for the 2021 GIST Virtual Pitch Competition!

The GIST Innovates program is a multi-component training program to provide innovators with the training, mentoring, and resources they need to bring their ideas out of the university lab and into the market.

Resources

GIST TechConnect

GIST TechConnects provides entrepreneurs around the world with direct access to leading U.S. experts from business and academia, but without the travel and other related costs.

GIST Innovation Hubs

Innovation Hubs, or IHubs, are designed to build strong and vibrant networks of young science and technology entrepreneurs around the world.

GIST Masterclass Series

Through partnerships with U.S. Embassies and in-country startup incubators, the GIST Masterclass Series brings U.S. experts in entrepreneurship to a specific country for face-to-face interactions with stakeholders.

News

GIST Startup Startup Trainings Winner Targets Underserved Financial Market

Amidst applause from fellow entrepreneurs, Jordanian-based startup Tanda was named the first place winner at the 2017 GIST Startup Startup Trainings in Amman, Jordan. Tanda, who was one of 29 startups to participate in the four-day Startup Trainings, presented their financial technology business

Registration open for Amazon Web Services’ DevDay and DataDay

United States and India to Co-Host 2017 Global Entrepreneurship Summit in India

The United States and India will co-host the Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES) November 28-30 in Hyderabad, India, which will focus on supporting women entrepreneurs and fostering economic growth globally.

Expanding Clean Energy in Southeast Asia Through GIST Startup Trainings

Across Southeast Asia are sprawling, lush, green fields. The fields, made of glossy leaves and pale purple flowers, wind through towns and villages across the countryside.

Actor Ashton Kutcher Invests in GIST Startup

Global population growth is increasing, fast. Some estimates predict that by 2050 the global population will reach around 10 billion people.

Innovators Wanted to Help Create the Healthiest Generation

Johnson and Johnson is putting out a call for all entrepreneurs and innovators who have ideas on how to create the healthiest generation.

Innovate Egypt Empowers Entrepreneurs to Create New Ventures

Egyptian innovators in science and technology will have the opportunity to bring their ideas out of the lab and into the market through Innovate Egypt.

GIST Startup Trainings Helps Jordanian Entrepreneurs Start, Grow

The GIST initiative understands entrepreneurs need resources and support to succeed, and through online programs and Startup Trainings workshops, innovators have the opportunity to learn how to turn their business ideas into a successful venture.

OpenSAP Works to Foster Innovation Through Online Classes

OpenSAP, an online training platform from SAP software solutions, is helping develop business experts in the digital world that not only improve and advance things, but empower

Microsoft Regional Competition Winners Advance to Global Finals in Seattle

Six teams of student innovators – hailing from different countries across the Middle East and Africa – will head to the United States this July for the global Imagine Cup finals in Seattle, Washington.

TechConnect Discusses De-Risking the Deal: Angel Investing in Science and Tech Startups

One of the biggest challenges for young ventures in science and technology is securing the necessary funds to build a business and grow.

How to Run Your Startup: More Guru Insights