MIT Global Startup Workshop

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MIT Global Startup Workshop
Founded1998
TypeNot-for-profit Educational Organization
Location
Area served
Worldwide
Parent organization
 Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Website gsw.mit.edu

MIT Global Startup Workshop (MIT GSW) is an event organized by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology [1] run by a student group in association with Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship, [2] the MIT Legatum Center for Development and Entrepreneurship, [3] and the MIT Regional Entrepreneurship Acceleration Program (MIT REAP). [4]

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MIT GSW is an annual conference.

Since 1998, the organization has held 21 international workshops across 6 continents.

History

The MIT Global Startup Workshop (MIT GSW) was founded in 1997 when the MIT $50K (now the MIT $100K) Entrepreneurship Competition received numerous queries from around the world from organizations interested in starting and improving their own business plan competitions (BPCs). The first MIT GSW was held in Cambridge, Massachusetts in March 1998. A decade later, in 2007 the MIT GSW expanded its mission to include all aspects of the entrepreneurial ecosystem. Since its founding, the MIT GSW has held 21 international workshops across 6 continents, reached participants from over 70 nations, and grown to become the premier workshop for fostering global entrepreneurship. [5]

Structure of the conference

MIT GSW platform facilitates conversations via panels and keynotes at the interface of

MIT GSW is also a platform for extensive coaching for participants through a Business Plan Competition, Elevator Pitch Competition, and active mentoring for startups. [5]

MIT GSW Competitions

MIT GSW offers multiple competitions of different scales and topical interests each year. Historically, GSW has included competitions, like the Elevator Pitch Competition, a Business Plan Competition, and a Startup Showcase, to shed light on innovative ventures and projects in the region of interest. Mentorship, scale, themes, and prizes vary in each edition of the conference.

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