PROCESS & PRIZES
Apply for a Regional Competition
Think you have what it takes? If you meet the startup eligibility requirements, apply to a regional competition for a chance to pitch onstage and win investment prizes. Apply at one of the competition locations below.
Score as a Top 10 Finalist
An evaluation committee made up of top VC’s and Accelerators will choose the top 10 startups that get the opportunity to compete in the regional competition.
Battle in the Regional Competitions
Regional Top 10 Finalists
Opportunity to pitch onstage to VC’s
Opportunity to raise capital from global investors
Complimentary G-Startup passes for your team
Select Regional Winners
1 Year G-Network Membership
Complimentary trip to Silicon Valley (up to $1000 flight) to pitch at the Global Final Competition
Global Final Competition
Grand Prize Winner
$250,000 investment
Speaking opportunities at GMIC 2019
COMPETITIONS
2018 G-Startup
The series starts March 2018 in Dubai and ends in Silicon Valley for Global Finals.
SELECTED JUDGES
G-Startup judges are world leading venture capitalists and tech leaders.
Gigi Levy-Weiss
Founding Partner
NFX Guild
Alfred Lin
Partner
Sequoia Capital
Aydin Senkut
Founder
Felicis Ventures
Tim Chang
Managing Director
Mayfield Fund
Jenny Lee
Managing Partner
GGV Capital
Tim Draper
Managing Director
DFJ
James Shen
Managing Director
Qualcomm Ventures
Lei Jun
CEO & Founder
Xiaomi
Charles Hudson
Venture Partner
SoftTech Ventures
Sasha Mirchandani
Managing Director
Kae Capital
ALUMNI
Nothing shows what is possible like our amazing alumni.
Competed 2010 – Raised $157 Million
Won “Most Innovative App” in 2013 – $35 Billion Valuation
Competed Beijing 2010 – Acquired by Apple in 2010
Won Silicon Valley 2014 – Raised $12.8 Million from August Capital
Won Silicon Valley 2015 – Raised $3.25 Million Seed from Lightspeed Venture Partners
Won Bangalore 2015 – Raised $1 Million Seed from NEA
PRESS
Over 500 journalists cover our events each year.
PARTNERS
Our partners that make it all possible.
Global Startup Enabler
Global Partners
Why Apply to G-Startup Worldwide?
Promote Your Startup
Raise Money
Get Advice
Build Your Global Network
Get Famous
Acquire Early Adopters
ABOUT
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GWC enables technology innovation that positively impacts mankind by building connections and trust among mobile industry leaders and innovators globally.