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GLOBAL INNOVATIONTHROUGH SCIENCE &

TECHNOLOGY (GIST)

Presented by:

S/Lt Hamza Khan

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Scheme of Presentation

Introduction

Mission

Worldwide operations

GIST programs: GIST Tech-I Competition

GIST Startup Boot Camp

Business Plan Competition

Partners Network

References

Questions

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Introoduction

CRDF Global is an independent nonprofit organization that promotesinternational scientific and technical collaboration through grants,technical resources, and training.

Founded in 2010, GIST is one of the primary science and technology

initiatives funded by the U.S. State Department and implemented byCRDF Global.

GIST inspires, identifies, supports, and connects entrepreneursacross the globe.

GIST Initiative aims to strengthen national, regional, and global

entrepreneurship and technology development through region-wideand country-specific programs and partnerships that: Technology Idea and mid-stage business plan competitions.

Utilize global technology for economic development.

Advance university-industry collaboration.

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Introoduction

Advance university-industry collaboration. Amplify innovation through an accelerator network.

The GIST initiative builds entrepreneurial ecosystems in 43countries across the Middle East, Central and South East Asia, and

Africa

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Mission

To accelerate technology commercialization and entrepreneurship inthe MENA and Asia regions through global networking,

entrepreneurship skill-building, mentorship and strategic funding.

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Worldwide Operations

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GIST Programs

Establishing stronger entrepreneurial culture and entrepreneurship with material economic impacts across MENA and Asia.

Fostering more economically productive research through universityindustry partnerships.

Creating sustainable linkages between researchers, entrepreneurs,investors, and business service providers amongst themselves andwith the broader business and investment community in the MENAand Asia regions.

GIST programs are:

GIST Tech-I Competition GIST Startup Boot Camp


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GIST Tech-I Competition

This is a program that offered entrepreneurs to submittheir proposals.

GIST invites all eligible participants from GIST Africa Region, GIST Asia Region, and GISTMiddle East & Turkey Region to participate in its annual GIST Tech-I Competition. Thiscompetition is designed to encourage technology entrepreneurs to launch and/or grow a

company in Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Turkey through:Funding;Training and mentorship with successful entrepreneurs, angel investors, and venturecapitalists;

Networking opportunities;

U.S. visits for up to 5 companies to establish direct connection with potential investors andpartners.

Submit a Go-To-Market Plan: Executive Summary & a 2-Minute Video PitchMobilize your Networks for public voting

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GIST Tech-I CompetitionWinners Award

First Round of Awards, AwardCeremony, UAE1st Place $25,0002nd Place $15,0003rd Place $10,0004th Place $5,000Best Female Entrepreneur Award $5,000

5 Honorable Mentions $2,000 eachApplicant with most votes duringonline voting

iPad

3 months of mentorship All 30 semi-finalists will bepaired with U.S. andinternational mentors forbusiness development andcoaching

Second Round of Awards, GIST

Accelerator, Silicon ValleyUp to 5 scholarships forcompanies

GIST Accelerator: 6-Weekstartup immersion programin Silicon Valley

GIST Awards An Investment Committeewill allocate $200,000 inawards to most promisingcompanies

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GIST Startup Boot Camp is an intense and interactive two dayprogram of training and heavy mentoring designed to spark innovativethinking and trigger the creation of new startup ideas amongpromising technology entrepreneurs. The startup boot camps gathertechnology entrepreneurs, experienced entrepreneurs based in thecountry, governmental officials, non-profit representatives, andprospective local angel investors in order to catalyze theentrepreneurial ecosystem.

The success of the GIST Startup Boot Camps is very reliant on thededication of the local partners based in the country. The GIST

Initiative strives to strengthen these partners through partnership inorganizing and offering this event that will offer lasting benefits to thepartner organization and to the participants.

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The first day of GIST Startup Boot Camps include public lecturesabout implementation of entrepreneurship, sessions on socialnetworking, business planning basics, creating and improving pitches,guidance on financial models for your venture, and networkingsessions. On the second day entrepreneurs are invited to participatein mentoring with local and international mentors, and then toparticipate in a venture pitch tournament to gain access to ongoingmentoring and other benefits. In the video below GISTentrepreneurs, a.k.a. GIST Transformers, describe how mentorshiphas added value in their endeavors.

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In Partnership with MIT Enterprise Forum, GIST has opened itsBusiness Plan Competition to all technology entrepreneurswith promising new technologies and companies. This funding willsupport new technology start-up development by facilitating

mentorships with successful entrepreneurs, providing networkingopportunities a model for suitable business development strategies inthe region and access to U.S. markets by organizing visits to the U.S.for a selected group of entrepreneurs to establish direct connectionwith potential investors and partners.

I Dare GIST Business Plan competition winners will receive awards

as follows: Winning team (1 team): $50,000

First runner-up (1 award): $25,000

Second runner-up (1 award): $10,000

Best Female Entrepreneur team (1 award): $15,000

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Partners

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Network

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The GIST Network is essentially a hub for all startups inMENASA region. It is a platform to connect aspiringentrepreneurs with experts and professionals. Throughthis connection, we will gather momentum and critical

mass to build a culture of entrepreneurship. This networkof real life companies; stories of their struggle andsuccess, will provide the creative spark and confidence toaspiring entrepreneurs to create their own startups.


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References

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http://gistinitiative.org

http://www.crdfglobal.org/

https://www.facebook.com/GISTinitiative/info

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