APPLICATION INFORMATION
Applications for the 2025 Global Eddies will be open:
December 4, 2024 - January, 8 2025
The Global Eddies is an Integrator Program, designed to help
international innovative startups and founders
soft-land or launch in the U.S.
2025 Presentation & Demo Day (Hybrid):
Wednesday March 26, 2025 at 9 am EDT.
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.
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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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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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.
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.
Furthermore, they will receive 10-week bespoke mentorship, tailor-made to their specific objectives for entering the U.S. market, and guidance to deliver their most compelling pitch on March 26th. The 5-minute will focus on their technology, and be followed by 5-minute Q&A.
APPLICATION FEE (non-refundable): $95
There is no Participation Fee for those admitted to the program.
