GIST Business Incubation — Application deadline July 31

Program Information

The U.S. Department of State’s Global Innovation through Science and Technology, or GIST, Initiative is excited to announce a new program for entrepreneurs in emerging economies. GIST Business Incubation will support international science and technology innovators who are looking to expand their startups into the United States market. It will also provide the U.S. startup ecosystem to forge new connections with entrepreneurs abroad. The program, presented with implementation partner VentureWell, will be hosted in business incubators located across the United States.

While in residence with the program, participants will work on refining their ideas, building their business plans, and finding the right market for their product. Participating entrepreneurs will also have the opportunity to network within the startup ecosystem where they are placed.

The first GIST Business Incubation program will take place in Fall 2019 with the exact dates and locations to be announced. Participants who are accepted into the program will be assigned to an incubator inside the United States. Entrepreneurs can apply online at GISTNetwork.org or can use the links provided in this promotional toolkit.

Important Dates to Remember

Application Deadline: Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at 11:59 a.m. EDT

Startup Training: Fall 2019

Important Links

GIST Business Incubation Landing Page (In English): http://bit.ly/GISTbiz 

Application Page (In English): http://bit.ly/GISTbizApp

Ms. Behrooz KY Avari   •   Education Outreach Specialist
Public Affairs Section   •   U.S. Consulate General, Mumbai, India
C-49, G-Block, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra (East), Mumbai 400 051, India
(:   +91-22-2672-4000, x4942   *:   avariBK@state.gov
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