SLUSH GIA 2017 in Vietnam

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.

WHAT'S UP FOR GRAB?

For the winners:

10-day Helsinki bootcamp program on November 22 - December 2.
Online pre-mentoring program organized for all the selected participants.
Skills workshops and capacity building with leaders from all around the world.
Industry specific matchmaking sessions co-organized with the leading organizations.
Access to Slush Global Event 2017.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR?

Early-stage impact startups that:

Have the vision to solve urgent issues in the society
Have a business idea that has gained some traction, but is still in an early phase
Have a solution that supports the sustainable development goals (SDGs)
Have potential to scale
Have skills and drive to succeed

Have at least one working prototype

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

Slush GIA & Impact Agenda

The final pitching round and Slush GIA in Vietnam - From Mekong to the world event in Ho Chi Minh City event will be held on October 28, 2017 in White Palace, 194 Hoang Van Thu, Ward 9, Phu Nhuan District, Ho Chi Minh City

09:00 - 09:30: Slush GIA, opportunities and experience sharing by Slush GIA alumni
09:30 - 10:00: Unicef keynote speech and sharing about Impact
10:00 - 12:00: Slush GIA Pitching
12:00 - 13:00: Lunch Break