SLUSH GIA IN VIETNAM - FROM MEKONG TO THE WORLD
Slush Global Impact Accelerator (GIA) is a program created in collaboration with the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland and other multiple partners globally to support impact startups and showcase the exciting business opportunities in emerging markets.
Slush GIA 2017 brings impact-driven entrepreneurs from emerging markets to Helsinki to accelerate their business, attract additional financing, and build long-lasting networks. The program includes online pre-event coaching and Helsinki BootCamp program from November 25 – December 2, 2017 culminating in Slush.
Inspired by the theme “From Mekong to the world”, Slush GIA 2017 in Vietnam calls for the strongest impact early stage startups from the Mekong area, pre-screen the most potential applications and organize pitching events to qualify for the Slush GIA Mekong Pitching competition at Mekong held on October 28th 2017 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Rather than looking for traditional solutions, the competition is aimed at innovative, sustainable, scientific and technological solutions that are scalable and have a potential to become successful social enterprises.
The main target of the contest is for startups aiming at solving urgent issues in the society in such fields as Health, Environment, Food Safety and Hygiene, Human Rights Protection (people with disabilities, LGBT, etc.) and are taking steps to improve the quality of life for the general public.
Slush GIA 2017 brings impact-driven entrepreneurs from emerging markets to Helsinki to accelerate their business, attract additional financing, and build long-lasting networks. The program includes online pre-event coaching and Helsinki BootCamp program from November 25 – December 2, 2017 culminating in Slush.
Inspired by the theme “From Mekong to the world”, Slush GIA 2017 in Vietnam calls for the strongest impact early stage startups from the Mekong area, pre-screen the most potential applications and organize pitching events to qualify for the Slush GIA Mekong Pitching competition at Mekong held on October 28th 2017 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Rather than looking for traditional solutions, the competition is aimed at innovative, sustainable, scientific and technological solutions that are scalable and have a potential to become successful social enterprises.
The main target of the contest is for startups aiming at solving urgent issues in the society in such fields as Health, Environment, Food Safety and Hygiene, Human Rights Protection (people with disabilities, LGBT, etc.) and are taking steps to improve the quality of life for the general public.
WHAT'S UP FOR GRAB?
For the winners:
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WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR?
Early-stage impact startups that:
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TAKE YOUR COMPANY TO THE NEXT LEVEL
JOIN OUR COMPETITION
Mekong startups who wish apply for pitching competition that have to finish the application form before September 15, 2017. Then Startup applications is screened and qualified to meet the basic requirement from Slush GIA in overall. The qualified application will be invited to participate in semi-final pitching in different locations in Vietnam and other countries before selecting 20 excellent startups to participate in final pitching competition held on October 28th, 2017 in Ho Chi Minh City.
Milestones
15.09 Deadline for application
23.09 Semi-final pitching in Hanoi
25.09 Semi-final pitching in Ho Chi Minh City
07.10 Semi-final pitching in Da Nang
28.10 Final pitching and Slush GIA in Vietnam - From Mekong to the world event in Ho Chi Minh City
The final event will be held on October 27 & 28, 2017 in White Palace, 194 Hoang Van Thu, Ward 9, Phu Nhuan District, Ho Chi Minh City
15.09 Deadline for application
23.09 Semi-final pitching in Hanoi
25.09 Semi-final pitching in Ho Chi Minh City
07.10 Semi-final pitching in Da Nang
28.10 Final pitching and Slush GIA in Vietnam - From Mekong to the world event in Ho Chi Minh City
The final event will be held on October 27 & 28, 2017 in White Palace, 194 Hoang Van Thu, Ward 9, Phu Nhuan District, Ho Chi Minh City
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Beeketing
Beeketing is a marketing automation platform that helps to increase sales and conversion rate for online stores automatically. With 80,000 business users, backed by 500 Startups. Beeketing is #1 marketing automation solution on Shopify.
eDoctor
Vietnam-based eDoctor is a mobile app where millions of Vietnamese can easily access to healthcare information and connect with doctors, hospitals, and pharmacies. Using eDoctor, people can nd and connect with their doctors through audio or video calls, in-app messages, and even book visits to the clinics
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Appota
Appota is the leading mobile platform provider for 3 segments trending in the Vietnamese mobile market: Game Publishing, Advertisement, and Payment. The company has more than
30 million users, and partners with over 15,000 developers, advertisers, merchants worldwide. Foody
Foody.vn is a restaurant review app that helps customers nd the best food and dining experiences in South East Asia.
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