Global Innovation through Science and Technology (GIST) Scholarships

- - GIST Catalyst 2023 Women in Climate Pitch Competition for Young Entrepreneurs
  - In celebration of the APEC 2023 U.S. host year, top women climate innovators will receive expert pitch and business training, with the opportunity to present their solutions on a global stage for the chance to win generous prizes. Catalyst has given more than 80 entrepreneurs the opportunity to s

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The U. S. Department of State’s Global Innovation through Science and Technology (GIST) initiative empowers young innovators through networking, skills building, mentoring, and access to financing to develop startup solutions that address economic and development challenges. The GIST initiative is predicated upon a simple idea: when you provide young men and women with the skills they need to be successful entrepreneurs, they will gain confidence and be more likely to take the risks needed to turn their ideas into new ventures. GIST participants in 135 emerging economies can dev... read more