2015 turkey boot camp program

Turkey Boot Ca mp Demo Day February 5, 2015 The US Department of State’s Global Innovation through Science and Technology (GIST) initiative empowers young innovators through networking, skills building, mentoring, and access to nancing to develop startup solutions that address economic and development challenges. Since 2011, GIST has engaged with science and technology innovators and entrepreneurs in 86 emerging economies around the world, providing training and resources to help them buil d successful startups. This is done t hrough competitions, startu p boot camps, and interactive online programs. GI ST Startup Boot Camps empower young science and technology innovators and entrepreneurs through virtual training and two days of on-the-ground training and mentoring delivered by top US mentors and in-country partners. From more than 50 applications, 20 teams were selected, based on a review of scientic concepts, market potential, and a statement o f intent. GIST Demo Day offers the top seven teams the oppor tunity to pitch to the public, and allows the public to interact and network with all 20 teams. www.gistnetwork.org The Global Innovation through Science & Technology (GIST) initiative is l ed by the US Department of State. This GIST Boot Camp is implemented by the IC² Institute at The University of Texas at Austin in partnership with TTGV and Cyberpark.

2015 turkey boot camp program

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