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>> IMPORTANT UPDATE:
* Application deadline is extended (3.9.2018)!
* Slush GIA 2018 - Palestine is rescheduled (12.9.2018)!
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We are excited to announce the 2nd edition of Slush Global Impact Accelerator (Slush GIA) to be held at Rawabi, Palestine on September 12, 2018.

STARTUP APPLICATION:
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Palestinian led/co-led Startups are invited to apply before MONDAY SEP 3, 2018 at 23:00 by completing the application form below:

https://goo.gl/16SYdM

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Slush GIA is part of Slush - the world-renowned annual startup conference, the biggest in Europe, bringing together over 17,000 participants, passionate entrepreneurs from all over the world and over 2000 investors, every year. Slush and Slush GIA are created in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland and other multiple global partners.

Slush GIA brings impact-driven entrepreneurs from emerging markets to Helsinki-Finland to accelerate their business, attract additional financing, and build long-lasting networks. While Slush GIA is designed for industries and growing companies at all stages, it aims to support impact startups and showcase the exciting business opportunities in emerging markets, and enhance the mobilization of capital towards impactful business.

The Palestinian Edition of Slush GIA revolves around a local startups pitching competition. The winners of which will join Slush 2018 - the renowned startup conference which will be held in Helsinki during Dec 4-5, 2018 - and enjoy Helsinki Bootcamp program from December 2-8, 2018.

In addition, this year, several practical sessions will be conducted locally, pre/post the main event of Slush GIA, focusing on Product, Starting and Scaling-Up, Fund Raising, Impact and Storytelling, all of which to provide skills, capacity building and professional mentoring to a broader community.

Aside from being an exciting event, Slush GIA 2018 represents a great opportunity for Palestinian led/co-led startup ventures to get a global exposure and connect with potential investors, customers, enablers and influential players, as well as to engage with advanced ecosystems and tech-clusters. In addition, Slush GIA 2018 is a unique opportunity to meet and foster the young Palestinian talents, their vigorous spirit and entrepreneurial aspirations.

More details: http://www.slush.org/gia/