Global Forum & GI$CO startup competition
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WELCOME TO SHAPE THE FUTURE
THE ROLL OUT OF DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Facing Innovation, Simulation & Realities
Monday 7th & Tuesday 8th October 2019
Angers, France — Centre de Congrès Jean Monnier
Digital Transformation meets small business innovation
The Global Forum & Active Media are hosting the 4th annual Global Innovation Start Up Competition (GI$CO) for start-up and scale-up companies and innovative ideas to be presented at the conclusion of the 2019 Global Forum on Tuesday, 8 October 4-5:30 pm at the Radisson Blue Hotel
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 2019, 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, 1 week at incubation competition camp (China), 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).
Please send one-pagers to Carla@activemedia.com no later than 28 September
The top ten finalists will be notified no later than 4 October