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DIGITAL ADDRESSING GLOBAL SOCIETAL CHALLENGES
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Monday 6th & Tuesday 7th December 2021
Muscat, Oman

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The Global Forum & Active Media are hosting the 5th annual Global Innovation Start Up Competition (GI$CO) for start-up and scale-up companies and innovative ideas to be presented at the conclusion of the 2021 Global Forum

The Global Innovation Startup Competition (GI$CO) is to match innovative ideas from small & medium size and startup businesses from all over the world, with investors, facilitators, IP/patent specialists and angel networks, VCs, strategic investment arms of holding companies and technology firms.  Local, women-owned companies and start-ups are welcome to present their innovative ideas from all industries and sectors for the digital future. 

GICO Format

GICO is requesting a one-page executive summary format of innovative/start-up companies.  If selected to present at the Global Forum 2021, each individual will brief 2 minutes followed by a Q&A session with distinguished judge panelists.  GICO judges include thought leaders and entrepreneurs representing Silicon Valley- and other US regions, the EU  and other innovation hubs. 

The top three competitors will be awarded significant assistance to take their fledgling business to the next level, such as: Guaranteed pitches to Angel networks & other investors, Also, an opportunity to participate at CES, 5 hours of consulting with Silicon Valley mentor team Virtualincubator.us and one weekend in Silicon Valley (Friday – Sunday) including lodging and company visits (like Google, Apple, Tesla).

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