The GIST Tech-I Competition is an annual competition for science and technology entrepreneurs from emerging economies worldwide. Aspiring innovators submit their ideas and startups online which are then reviewed by experts and voted on by the global voting public in order to determine the finalists. New this year, U.S. Department of State is inviting all former GIST Tech-I finalists to participate in the program to recruit and mentor the next generation of science and tech entrepreneurs.

This year, innovators from more than 80 emerging economies pitched their ideas and startups to GIST Tech-I The Alumni Mentors are narrowing down the number of competitors, at which point we will need YOU to vote for your favorite startup.

For more information: http://www.gistnetwork.org/content/vote