Science & Tech Entrepreneurship

Tue, 07/06/2021 - 17:57

The impact of agriculture on our society cannot be overstated. Agriculture transformed us from nomads to farmers, allowed for the building of cities and nations, as well as new achievements in art, writing, and math. Despite this, AgTech can be seen as a less glamorous and sometimes overlooked field for innovative entrepreneurs.

Tue, 07/20/2021 - 20:25

Growing the Future Part 1: The Increasing Role of AgTech Today

Part 1: The Increasing Role of AgTech Today

Fri, 06/25/2021 - 19:16

The Cleantech Revolution is Here

Cleantech innovation has emerged as the hottest space to be in for entrepreneurs wanting to make a positive impact with their commercial venture. Entrepreneurs in the cleantech sector are providing creative solutions not just to everyday issues but also to the larger issue of directly addressing the threat of the climate crisis. As the world collectively grapples with the threat of the climate crisis, this focus allows innovators to have significant contributions to local, regional, and global issues.

Thu, 04/29/2021 - 18:00

Exploring Cleantech Solutions with Juliana Garaizar of Greentown Labs

GIST sat down with Juliana Garaizar of Greentown labs to discuss the role that ecosystem building and corporate partnerships have in supporting cleantech solutions.

Wed, 04/28/2021 - 15:29

Ecosystem Building, Accelerators, and How to Innovate in the Cleantech Field: a Q&A with GIST Innovation Hub Berytech of Lebanon

In this Q&A with Berytech's Elias Nicolas we explore ecosystem building, accelerator programs, and how innovators can prepare themselves for entering the cleantech field.

Tue, 03/30/2021 - 12:54

GIST Insights: 4 Tips for Women Founders

Being a founder presents certain obstacles no matter who you are. But women founders have unique challenges that make their path even more complex. In these tips from our innovation experts we provide resources to some of the issues we see repeatedly in our trainings. Issues that women founders face but that don’t need to prevent them from finding success.

Thu, 03/04/2021 - 18:29

GIST Year in Review 2020

This past year saw one of the most difficult times in the history of our modern global community. Here at GIST we appreciated, like never before, those who worked on the front lines of this calamitous time. Teachers and healthcare workers joined the ranks of superheroes. Throughout this harrowing time, the GIST community showed true resilience.

Thu, 02/18/2021 - 19:04

Smart Cities, Clean Water, and Solving the Climate Crisis: a Q&A with Rituparna Das of Hydrotec Solutions

Rituparna Das was selected for the GIST Business Incubation program’s first cohort of innovators. The 2019 GIST Business Incubation program provided entrepreneurs with exposure to the U.S. market and startup resources.

Thu, 01/28/2021 - 22:12

Fire, Time Travel, and Mars: a Q&A with Vamekh Kherkheulidze, founder of Elven Technologies

The Elven Technologies team won the top prize at the

Tue, 01/19/2021 - 19:01

GIST Innovation Talks Episode 8 - Ecosystem Building Part 2

In this episode of GIST Innovation Talks we explore ecosystem building with the co-founder of Startup Macedonia, Igor Madzov. Igor and his team engaged, empowered, and grew a relatively young North Macedonian startup ecosystem with great success.