The U.S. Department of State’s Global Innovation through Science and Technology (GIST) Initiative empowers science and technology innovators in over 130 emerging economies.Through GIST, US experts and businesses have a path to make direct connections with the most promising global entrepreneurs and innovators.
Resources for early-stage innovators by topic
Each topic contains a short video with key points discussed.
Innovative Problem Solving with Limited Resaources
GIST Insights
Accelerators Versus Incubators
More resources from GIST:
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. Young science and technology entrepreneurs can engage with experts and the larger GIST community to learn about best business practices and startup resources.
GIST Innovation Talks
GIST Innovation Talks is a monthly podcast exploring relevant topics for early-stage STEM innovators from around the world. Hosts and guests are industry experts in areas such as startup ecosystem building, early-stage financing, launching and scaling new ventures, fintech, agtech, edtech, healthtech and more.
GIST Startup Trainings
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. Young science and technology entrepreneurs can engage with experts and the larger GIST community to learn about best business practices and startup resources.
GIST Innovation Hubs
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. Young science and technology entrepreneurs can engage with experts and the larger GIST community to learn about best business practices and startup resources.