GIST Regional Startup Training Caucasus
By Mariam Chanishvili
Thursday, January 31
The U.S. Department of State's Global Innovation through Science and Technology (GIST) Initiative is announcing a program to support and train teams of science and technology entrepreneurs from Georgia, Azerbaijan, and Armenia.
The program will take place in Tbilisi, Georgia with the support of the partners: VentureWell and Impact Hub Tbilisi.
The event will take place on April 20-23 in Tbilisi.
GIST Regional Startup Training Caucasus will provide science and technology entrepreneurs with the skills for further development of their entrepreneurship and growth of their businesses.
In order to obtain these skills, selected entrepreneurs will spend four days in intensive training to help improve their business ideas, perfect their pitch, and showcase their innovations during a Demo Day in front of business leaders, policymakers, academics, and chief science advisors and equivalents from around the region.
Only teams from Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan are eligible to apply, while only two members are allowed for each team;
It should be noted that both team members must be between the ages of 18 – 40. Application deadline is February 15.
VentureWell is a non-profit organization that supports the creation of new ventures from an emerging generation of science and technology inventors and supports the innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystems that are critical to their success.
Impact Hub Tbilisi is a professional membership organization dedicated to individuals, enterprises, start-ups, and organizations making a positive impact in Georgia. Members benefit from an inspiring space, professional support and a diverse community.
From Amsterdam to Johannesburg, Singapore to San Francisco, Impact Hub has evolved into a rapidly expanding, diverse global network of over 20.000+ members in 100+ locations. Each community is a wealth of innovative programs, events, and cutting-edge content.
