GIST and Startup Macedonia would like to invite you to the GIST Regional Startup Demo Day and the finale of the GIST Regional Science and Technology Startup Training that for the first time takes place in Europe.

The event is of open character and free of charge. Participants from North Macedonia are invited to see the top startups presenting their innovative solutions in front of a wide audience. The top teams will be awarded cash prizes and an opportunity to participate in a business incubator in the United States later this year.

From 13th to the 16th of May 46 young and innovative entrepreneurs from 12 countries in Eastern Europe and the Balkans through the GIST (Global Innovation through Science and Technology) program in Skopje, North Macedonia. These science and tech entrepreneurs come from Albania, Armenia, Ukraine, Kosovo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Belarus, Georgia, Montenegro, Serbia, Azerbaijan, and North Macedonia. They will spend three days in extensive training to help them perfect their business ideas and pitches.

The demo day will be held in Hotel Holiday Inn in Skopje on 16 May where top startups will have the opportunity to present their innovations to a respected audience and panel of prestigious judges.

Agenda

15:00 – 15:30 Welcome Remarks
15:30 – 17:00 Team Pitches
17:00 – 17:45 Keynote Remarks
17:45 – 18:15 Awards Ceremony
18:15 – 20:00 Networking Reception

Demo Day is open for startups, students, academic staff, and everyone interested to connect with entrepreneurs from around Asia and the Balkans.

In order to participate please fill in this form http://bit.ly/2V9pJ9P