FAO :: ALERT :: YUNGA :: ALERT :: FAO :: ALERT :: YUNGA :: ALERT [cid:image004.jpg@01D04064.563F2330] Tech-I Competition 2015 The competition, Tech-I<http://www.gistnetwork.org/tech-i>, is focused on young scientists, innovators, and entrepreneurs, aged between 18-40 years old, who have either an idea or startup in the subject areas of agriculture, energy, health or information and communication technologies. The application is simple, requiring the submission of an executive summary of 750 words and a 90 second promotional video. This year 86 countries are eligible to apply, of which Turkey is one, and following an initial expert panel review applications then go to the public vote. The top 30 finalists will then win an all-inclusive paid trip to sub-Saharan Africa in July to participate in the Finals at the Global Entrepreneurship Summit. At the finals, applicants will have the opportunity to win up to $15,000 USD in individual funding, up to $70,000 USD in total prize money, a year membership to AAAS, and every finalist will also receive up to 3 months one-on-one mentorship with top experts in their field or subject of interest. This is an exceptionally exciting competition and here at AAAS we are extremely excited to ensure that all who are eligible to apply have the opportunity to do so. Application deadline is March 20, 2015. [cid:image002.png@01D051B4.FE9FC0F0] Tech-I 2015 Competition Launch Tech-I is back! Following the amazing success of Tech-I 2014 which saw almost 2,000 individuals and teams apply, over 405,000 votes by the global public, and resulted in 30 amazing finalists competing for 14 prizes in Morocco in November 2014, Tech-I is back for another year! More Information and APPLY NOW!<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=0011PiZRCdfq4XJqxinaA9sMO1GqW1hW9d3pVPl0PB25dDSt5iR1DPNcz_4Jw3LnobpSWAwGKOBwH07R08w_H2bfq9AbwL9FvXyzwazHQOs5WyS4CKHM8HeZQ==> Show the World Your Ideas Are you a scientist? An entrepreneur? A researcher? An innovator? A student? Are you just someone who has a great idea or startup company and are looking to change the world? Whoever you are, if you have a great idea then Tech-I is for you! The Tech-I competition is open to everyone between the ages of 18 to 40 years old who has either an idea or a startup in the sectors of agriculture, energy, healthcare, or information communication technology (ICT). Your idea or startup can be an invention, a product, a service, an app, any combination of these, or something entirely unique. Learn More<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=0011PiZRCdfq4XJqxinaA9sMO1GqW1hW9d3pVPl0PB25dDSt5iR1DPNcz_4Jw3LnobpSWAwGKOBwH07R08w_H2bfq9AbwL9FvXyzwazHQOs5Wylm9TwBSFRjdR18mTlUm4t> How to Apply The application is simple. You need to submit a 750 word summary about your product/idea/service and a 90 promotional video. This year we are doing everything possible to help you through every stage. Learn More<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=0011PiZRCdfq4XJqxinaA9sMO1GqW1hW9d3pVPl0PB25dDSt5iR1DPNcz_4Jw3LnobpSWAwGKOBwH07R08w_H2bfq9AbwL9FvXyzwazHQOs5Wylm9TwBSFRjT7LdnUw05POMaXmLcqx7Ak=> We look forward to receiving your application and hopefully you will be one of the 30 finalists to come to sub-Saharan Africa with us in July 2015! GOOD LUCK! Tech-I Team | AAAS | [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> | Website<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=0011PiZRCdfq4XJqxinaA9sMO1GqW1hW9d3pVPl0PB25dDSt5iR1DPNcz_4Jw3LnobpSWAwGKOBwH07R08w_H2bfq9AbwL9FvXyzwazHQOs5WyS4CKHM8HeZQ==> [cid:image006.png@01D051B4.FE9FC0F0] <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=0011PiZRCdfq4XJqxinaA9sMO1GqW1hW9d3pVPl0PB25dDSt5iR1DPNcz_4Jw3LnobprA8O7UOkaEHOS9TMwGeciEgnyW3vYyltCw0zb-7CstCnO-ES5hqiWg==> [cid:image007.png@01D051B4.FE9FC0F0] <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=0011PiZRCdfq4XJqxinaA9sMO1GqW1hW9d3pVPl0PB25dDSt5iR1DPNcz_4Jw3LnobprA8O7UOkaEEeib6rxANDBrB9OSgINJ9o3EHRXUy6kNniCyxESWnQXg==> Enjoy it, share it, get involved! The YUNGA Team [cid:image005.jpg@01D04064.563F2330] ________________________________ To unsubscribe from the YUNGA-L list, click the following link: https://listserv.fao.org/cgi-bin/wa?TICKET=NzM1NjYzIGVvbmd1c0BHTUFJTC5DT00gWVVOR0EtTMgroZkLdit3&c=SIGNOFF ######################################################################## To unsubscribe from the YUNGA-L list, click the following link: &*TICKET_URL(YUNGA-L,SIGNOFF);