The wait is over for the 75 startups who presented their pitches for the 2019 GIST Catalyst Pitch Competition. Public voting ended 12:00 p.m. EDT, 24 May.   

After reviewing votes, the 30 teams which received the most votes will continue on in the competition as semifinalists at the Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES) in The Hague, Netherlands, June 3-5. 

Remaining competitors will advance to the live semifinals of the GIST Catalyst pitch competition. The competition takes place during the 2019 GES. 

Semi-finalist selections will be announced Wednesday the 29th of May. 

Over 75 entrepreneurs presented their pitches and the public has made their voice heard. 

The lucky entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to elevate their pitch, showcase their startups on a global stage, and compete for startup resources. 

The 30 startups that advance to the semifinals were chosen based on a combined score that took into account their performance during the public vote, their pitch video and feedback from expert judges who reviewed each of the over 75 startups that competed.   

There are six semifinalists for each of the five focus sectors of the GES, which are Energy, Health, Water, Connectivity/Infrastructure, and Food/Agriculture.