Master Timeline & Winner Expectations
Official Key Dates
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July – December 2026: Internal selection rounds and institutional vetting, application closing date.
- January, 2027: Semi-Finalists (maximum 40 teams) officially announced.
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March 1st, 2027: All new institutional partnerships must be finalized. Please note, the contracts process takes approximately one (1) month to complete.
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April 30th, 2027*: Live Semi-Final Pitches take place in Houston, Texas.
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May 1st, 2027*: Finalists announced and mentoring sessions available to review project pitches.
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May 2nd, 2027*: Grand Finals (approximately 15 teams based on TRL), live elite panel judging, and winner announcements.
*Please refer to conference registration and agenda for specific times and locations.
Expectations of Winners
Teams advancing to the Grand Finals and receiving financial capital awards must formally agree to:
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Submit a comprehensive, milestone-driven project Statement of Work (SoW).
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Provide quarterly digital progress reports regarding clinical, engineering, and regulatory updates.
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Support future applicant pools by speaking in developer and strategy webinars.
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Dedicate a portion of their prize funding to attend the 2028 GCIEM Global Summit to present a live, year-one progress evaluation.
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