Global Impact Challenges are targeted, impact-based startup competitions hosted by Singularity. Since 2010, we've partnered with organizations all over the world to create competitions that identify the most innovative and promising solutions to specific Global Grand Challenges, which are then invited to join us in Silicon Valley to learn how to incorporate Singularity’s core concepts into scalable business models, before showcasing these exponential solutions to our global network of innovators, investors, experts, and impact partners.
We would love to hear from you! Please reach out via gic@su.org.
The winner is responsible for their own travel expenses to and from Singularity.
GIC winners must obtain their own visas. Most non-U.S. participants have attended on an ESTA waiver program, tourist visa, or B-1/B-2 business visa. While Singularity University has "University" in its name, it is not an accredited degree-granting institution and does not sponsor student visas. However, we will provide an official invitation letter to support the visa application process.
If a GIC winner is denied a visa, their seat is forfeited to the first runner-up. They may reapply for admission in a future year.
If a winner cannot attend the Awards, their seat is forfeited to the first runner-up. They must reapply for future admission.
We're seeking startups with experience in exponential technology, some level of demonstrated market traction, and a readiness to significantly advance their startup.
Intellectual property resulting from a GIC belongs to the applicant(s).
The selection process involves two to three phases, depending on the competition. The first phase entails reviewing all applications to determine 5-10 finalists, while the second phase involves final judging to select the winner at a pitch event.