APPLICATION INFORMATION
The 2024 Global Eddies Application Period is now closed.
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The Global Eddies is an Integrator Program, designed to help
international innovative startups and founders
soft-land or launch in the U.S.
It culminates with a Hybrid Demo Day during which
the cohort companies present their technologies
to ecosystem representatives.
The 2024 Demo Day is scheduled for
Wednesday March 27, 2024 at 9 am EST.
The Global Eddies serve a dual purpose:
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To inform and educate international startups about all aspects of doing business in the Northeast, with an emphasis on Massachusetts, and
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To serve as a Virtual Debut Platform, an Innovation bridge between countries, that creates awareness about global technologies and allows the formation of relationships between parties.
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Eligibility Criteria for applying to the Global Eddies include:
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A Cutting-Edge Product or Technology, beyond the Ideation Phase, in the areas of:
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AI
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Advanced Manufacturing & Materials
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Deep Tech & Artificial Intelligence
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Green-, Blue- and Clean- Tech
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Life Sciences
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Healthy Living, Nutrition and Wellness
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Robotics
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Autonomous Vehicles
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Smart Living, Buildings and Materials
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Small- to Medium- Sized entities (not exceeding 150 employees or Series C Funding - or equivalent);
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Headquartered outside the United States, or Founded by Foreign Founders and having launched in the area.
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Have Established or Plan to Establish a base in Massachusetts. ​​
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Selected companies will receive programming designed to help their familiarization with the local ecosystem. Some of the themes explored include:
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Basic Introduction to the Ecosystem,
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Innovative Hubs & Clusters in the area,
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Resources Available to Startups,
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Incubator & Accelerator Overviews and Comparisons,
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Alternative Legal Entities, Pros & Cons (Corporation, LLC, Subsidiary, Sales Office, etc)
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The B.A.I.L. (Banker, Accountant, Insurance Agent, Lawyer) Team and what they each offer,
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TradeMarks, Secrets and IP Protection across Countries,
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Pitching U.S. Investors, and Slide Deck Guidance,
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Refining your UVP (Unique Value Proposition),
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Cultural Nuances Influencing Business Relationships.
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Furthermore, they will receive 12-week bespoke mentorship, tailor-made to their specific objectives for entering the U.S. market, and guidance to deliver their most effective pitch on March 27th. The 5-minute will focus on their technology, and be followed by 5-minute Q&A. ​
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APPLICATION FEE (non-refundable): $90​
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