GIST CATALYST | ASIA PACIFIC Pitch Competition FINALS

Women-led innovation and economic empowerment is a catalyst for our shared global future and a cornerstone of an equitable, sustainable, and resilient global recovery. This year’s GIST Catalyst Pitch Competition is taking place during  Global Entrepreneurship Week (14-20 November, 2022) in Bangkok, Thailand. The Asia-Pacific region comprises many countries and is home to more than 2.9 billion people. With the region entering the post-pandemic era, economies are seeking to restart industries and reinvigorate collaborations–doing so in new and innovative ways. One focus in this endeavor that aligns with GIST’s own goals is the importance of supporting women’s economic empowerment.

To that end, GIST has designed this year’s Catalyst competition to focus on advancing women in innovation. The GIST CATALYST | ASIA PACIFIC Pitch Competition is a chance for science & technology innovators to showcase their startup, perfect their pitch, and get one-on-one mentorship and training from top experts thus helping to ensure that this under-represented part of the entrepreneurial ecosystem has the best chance of success. The semifinals and finals will be in-person, on the ground in Bangkok, Thailand. Startup funding will be granted to the top startups after the final pitches.

SEMIFINALISTS ANNOUNCED! Read about the amazing innovators who will be competing in Bangkok!

The Semifinals and Finals will occur at the JW Marriott Bangkok hotel on 16 November, 2022. Semifinals will begin at 9:00 AM (GMT+7). The Finals will begin at 5:00 PM (GMT+7) followed by a reception and networking event. The Finals will be live-streamed from the GISTNetwork.org website.

Are you coming to the Finals event in Bangkok? RSVP here to secure your place.

Want to watch the finals live online? Tune in here!