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Engage with the Silicon Valley network

Engage with dozens of Silicon Valley's most influential women executives, advisers and industry ‘Sherpas’ including: serial entrepreneurs, CEOs, venture capitalists, angel investors and plenty of other prominent players at numerous activities included in the program.

Learn

The 8-day Boot Camp features high-profile instructors from Silicon Valley that will give you the essentials on: Doing Business in Silicon Valley; Selling and Marketing to Global Customers: How to Pitch to Investors, Partners and Customers: and much more.

Get Inspired

Listen to and meet speakers of Keynotes & Panel Discussions by inspirational female leaders. ––– Selected topics include: The Changing Role of the Female CEO; Mental Health of Female Trailblazers; Designing the Path for Future Women Leaders.

Meet 1-on-1 with Investors, Corporates & Potential Clients

Use the opportunity of One-on-One meetings with Investors, Corporates & Potential Clients from Silicon Valley.

Get Funded

Pitch directly to Investors and Corporate VCs from Silicon Valley at 3 Investor Pitch Events.

Join a powerful community

Receive ongoing support and peer engagement with fellow alumni, which provides entrepreneurs unique opportunities to connect and share experiences.
Pricing
Program Pricing

Fees for the entire 6-month Rapid Growth Program comes to a total of $13,200 USD per startup (up to 3 members of a startup can attend).

The program is divided into 2 Phases – Phase 1 Boot Camp is $3,200 USD; and Phase 2 Acceleration is $10,000 USD. Participation in both Phases is not mandatory. You may opt to participate in only Phase 1, if you wish.

There are several ways to get the program fees paid for:

  • Receive a sponsorship / grant from your regional or national government. Contact us to learn more.
  • Self-fund
  • Through our global partners. We are currently speaking with several global partners to help in raising funds to subsidize a limited amount of scholarships.
  • We are happy to announce that the scholarships will be available from following partners and sponsors: USAID Economic Security Program in Georgia, implemented by DAI; UN Women; Business and Technology University (BTU) and its Entrepreneurship Center
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$
3200
per startup

Phase 1

  • Go Global Bootcamp
  • 2 Keynotes
  • 1 Pitch Event
  • Alumni Network
$
10000
per startup

Phase 2

  • 6 months mentorship from Industry Sherpas
  • Additional 2 Pitch Events
  • Additional 4 Keynotes
  • Group Reporting Sessions
Scholarships
Available Scholarships
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USAID Economic Security Program in Georgia, implemented by DAI, will support Georgia’s five highest-quality women-owned and women-led startups from the priority sectors (more info below), for the full 6-month program.

One women-led startup will be supported for Phase 1 by the UN Women (the UN Women project “A Joint Action for Women’s Economic Empowerment in Georgia”, funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Norway).

Business and Technology University (BTU) and its Entrepreneurship Center will fund the participation in the Phase 1 for one women-led startup; and will provide an additional package of legal, financial, design and technical services.

Dates
Critical Dates
Eligibility
Eligibility
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Program is open to women-identifying entrepreneurs from Georgia that comply with the following criteria:

  • Team size must be fewer than 20 people
  • Applicant must be either a female founder or owner of the company
  • Stage of growth: R&D stage; MVP-stage, or early customer stage
  • Must possess some industry/market validation from academia, direct customers or large corporations/institutions
  • All industry sectors will be considered
  • Must be established or incorporated less than 3 years ago

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The views expressed in this program do not necessarily reflect the views of the United States Agency for International Development or the United States Government.

We are happy to announce that the USAID Economic Security Program in Georgia, implemented by DAI, will support Georgia’s 5 highest-quality women-owned and women-led startups from the following priority sectors:

  • Tourism (gastronomic, adventure and culture tourism)
  • Creative industries (production media, post-production, and high-end artisan products)
  • Light manufacturing (packaging and furniture manufacturing, toys, personal protective equipment (PPE), and construction
    materials)
  • Shared intellectual services (business process outsourcing [(BPO]);
  • Solid waste management

In addition to these five sectors, the Program supports startups from the cross-cutting sectors of ICT and e-commerce as well.

At least one startup founder has to be Georgian citizen and by the time the program starts, they need to be registered (incorporated) on rs.ge.

 

The USAID Economic Security Program is committed to diversity and promotes a culture of equity and inclusion, thus it encourages young females (under age 30), ethnic, and religious minority girls and women, women and girls with disability, Internally displaced girls and women, girls and women from regions of Georgia, and girls and women from other diverse backgrounds to apply for GWIT Program.

FAQ
FAQ

1. What’s included in the 8-day boot camp?

• Includes intensive live online workshops from instructors and experts from Silicon Valley‘s most accomplished executives and serial entrepreneurs
• Featured themes include: Developing a Global Growth Mindset; Global Sales & Marketing Essentials; Developing the Perfect Pitch to Global Customers & Investors; Building Effective Partnerships with Global Corporations; Managing Remote Teams; and much more
• Investor Pitch Event – present your company to a panel of prominent Silicon Valley Investors
• You don’t have to miss out on anything, because of the current travel situation! Sessions will be conducted online via ZOOM to coincide with respective time zones.

2. What is the application/admission process?

• Step 1: Each innovator must apply via application form on the GWIT F6S page

• Step 2: Applications will be assessed based on individual merit. We are seeking new, and big ideas that will make a meaningful impact in a specific market or in society at large. Your application will be reviewed by representatives of the US Market Access Center and /or industry experts based in Silicon Valley, California.

We are happy to announce that:
– USAID Economic Security Program in Georgia, implemented by DAI, will support Georgia’s 5 highest-quality women-owned and women-led startups for the full 6-month program
– UN Women provides scholarship for the Phase 1 for one women-led startup
– BTU provides scholarship for the Phase 1 for one women-led startup; and additional business and legal services

• Step 3: Applications are accepted until December 1, 2020.

• Step 4: Announcement of shortlisted startups will happen on December 4, 2020. Pitching Workshop is on December 7 and Participants Selection: Pitch Competition with Silicon Valley Investors – organized with Startup Grind Event will happen on December 10th.

• Step 5: Program starts on February 1st, 2021!

3. Are there any scholarships available?

1. We are happy to announce that the USAID Economic Security Program in Georgia, implemented by DAI, will support Georgia’s 5 highest-quality women-owned and women-led startups from the following priority sectors:
– Tourism (gastronomic, adventure and culture tourism)
– Creative industries (production media, post-production, and high-end artisan products)
– Light manufacturing (packaging and furniture manufacturing, toys, personal protective equipment (PPE), and construction
materials)
– Shared intellectual services (business process outsourcing [(BPO]);
– Solid waste management

In addition to these five sectors, the Program supports startups from the cross-cutting sectors of ICT and e-commerce as well.

At least one startup founder has to be Georgian citizen and by the time the program starts, they need to be registered (incorporated) on rs.ge.

 

2. UN Women provides scholarship for the Phase 1 for one women-led startup

3. BTU provides scholarship for the Phase 1 for one women-led startup; and an additional package of business services

4. What if I cannot get a scholarship? How else may I subsidize the Program Fee?

There are several ways to get the program fees paid for:

  • Receive a sponsorship / grant from your regional or national government. Contact us to learn more.
  • Self-fund
  • Through our global partners. We are currently speaking with several global partners to help in raising funds to subsidize a limited amount of scholarships.

5. How long is the review and selection process?

The Application Submission Deadline is December 1, 2020 with Announcement of the Shortlisted Startups on December 4, the Pitch Competition with Silicon Valley investors and co-organized with Startup Grind, is on December 10, and the Start of a Program is on February 1st, 2021.

6. What happens if I DO NOT get selected?

If you do not get selected:

• You will be included in our quarterly newsletter, featuring relevant topics that foster entrepreneurship by women-led tech startups.

• Your application will automatically be included for consideration at the next cycle of GWIT program.