We welcome women innovators from around the world to apply to participate in the Global Women In Tech Conference Acceleration Summit 2020 in Palo Alto, California.
Benefits
Engage with the Silicon Valley network
Engage with 400 of Silicon Valley’s most influential women executives including: serial entrepreneurs, CEOs, founders, venture capital leaders, keynote speakers, panelists; and plenty of others at several networking events included in the program.
Meet one-on-one
The program includes pre-arranged one-on-one meetings with 15 investors and corporates.
Learn how to Start Smart and Scale Your Business
The 2-day Boot Camp features high-profile instructors from Silicon Valley that will give you the essentials on: Doing Business in Silicon Valley; Selling and Marketing to Global Customers; How to Pitch to Investors, Partners & Customers; and much more.
Pitch your company to Corporates and VCs
The program includes two pitch panels: one to Silicon Valley’s prominent angel investors; and the second to multinational corporate investors.
Join a powerful community
Join a powerful community of Silicon Valley women insiders and engage with the most unique startup ecosystem in the world.
Gain unique media coverage
Gain unique media coverage in Gentry Magazine, which caters to 30,000 of Silicon Valley’s most affluent and philanthropic demographic group.
Participate in the Finale
Participate in the Finale Competition and be eligible to win valuable prizes consisting of services and cash prizes.
Application fee: applications are subject to $25.00 USD Program Participation fee: $6,500.00 (plus travel)
Contact us for information on obtaining a scholarship, which will cover either a portion or the entire Program Participation fee.
Eligibility
GWIT Acceleration Summit is open to women innovators from around the world that comply with the following criteria:
• Team size must be fewer than 20 people
• Applicant must be either a founder or a member of the management team
• Stage of growth: Research and Development stage; MVP-stage (companies with a Minimum Viable Product), or companies with early-adopter customers
• Must possess some industry/market validation from academia, direct customers or large corporations/institutions
• All industry sectors will be considered
• Must be established or incorporated less than 3 years ago
• Revenue must be less than $1 million USD
Click the “Tickets” button to activate the online application form.
FAQ
What’s included in the 4-day Program?
• 2-day boot camp featuring hands-on workshops taught by accomplished Silicon Valley women in tech (see Agenda for details)
• 4 Keynotes and Fireside chat featuring leading Investors and Corporates from Silicon Valley
• One-to-One mentoring sessions
• One-to-One Meetings with at least 15 Silicon Valley investors and multinational corporatesh
• Pitch event to a panel of Silicon Valley investors
• Pitch event to a panel of Silicon Valley corporates
• Participation in the Gentry Event, where you will hear 30+ talks and network with over 400 of Silicon Valley’s most accomplished women in tech
• Editorial coverage in Gentry Magazine, which is distributed to 30,000 of Silicon Valley’s most affluent and philanthropic demographic
• Social media coverage worldwide
What is the application/admission process?
• Step 1: Each innovator must apply via application form on the Global Women in Tech Acceleration Summit website
• Step 2: Each applicant is subject to a $25.00 USD application fee
• Step 3: Applications will be assessed based on individual merit. We are seeking new, and big ideas that will make a meaningful impact in a specific market or for society at large. Your application will be reviewed by representatives of the US Market Access Center and the Applied Innovation Foundation, based in Silicon Valley, California.
• Step 4: Applicants will notified within 7 business days on their qualification to the Global Women in Tech Acceleration Summit.
Are there any scholarships available?
Yes, scholarships are available in two ways:
1. Through our global partners, we are currently raising sponsorship funds to subsidize a limited amount of scholarships. Please contact us to find out if your country of origin is offering any scholarships.
2. In countries that do not offer scholarship support, you may be eligible to receive a funded scholarship via GoFundMe, where donors from around the world will contribute to a potential scholarship. Please contact us to find out if your country is included.
What if I cannot get a scholarship? How else may I subsidize the $6,500.00 USD Program fee?
You may request to be added to one of several GoFundMe campaigns. Please contact us to find out if your country is included.
How long is the review and selection process?
Upon receipt of your application and $25.00 fee, applicants will notified within 7 business days on their qualification to the Global Women in Tech Acceleration Summit.
What happens if I get selected?
You will be notified about your selection within 7 days of your submission.
What happens if I do not get selected?
If you do not get selected:
• You will be included to participate in exclusive quarterly Webinars, featuring relevant topics that foster entrepreneurship by women-led tech startups
• Your application will automatically be included for consideration at next year’s Global Women in Tech Acceleration Summit.
We encourage leaders of organizations, associations, business groups, accelerators and incubators to nominate their female members. Also friends, family members and business colleagues of women innovators. Please download a promotional email script below, which you can distribute to your members, or post on your social media pages.