World’s First Virtual Accelerator launched for SDG Innovators by Global Startup Ecosystem (GSE) in collaboration with  SAP Next-Gen [September 25, 2018- New York, USA] Global Startup Ecosystem (GSE) collaborates  with SAP NextGen to launch the first virtual accelerator program for SDG innovators and entrepreneurs. GSEwill accept up to 100 finalists from an expected applicant pool of thousands. While there are hundreds of global initiatives to accelerate the success of SDG projects, this collaboration seeks to be a pioneering step towards digital scaling of SDG innovative solutions. The SDG Accelerator program will have over 25 global experts and judges from leading corporations, VC funds and media networks that specialize in sustainable impact. The program will run from January 15-17 2019 virtually from 12pm – 3pm EST (to accommodate for multiple global time zones). The schedule is as follows: *subject to change. January 15 12pm-3pm EST 12:00pm – 12:30pm Introductions by GSE and SAP Next-Gen 12:30pm – 12:45pm Opening Keynote TBA 12:45pm – 1:00pm SDG Accelerator Orientation 1:00pm – 1:15pm Keynote speaker TBA 1:15pm – 1:30pm Overview of SDG Ecosystem (Entrepreneurs, Corporations, Investors, Media, & Government networks) 1:30pm – 1:45pm Keynote speaker TBA 1:45pm – 2:00pm Overview of top resources, programs and platform for impact innovators 2:00pm – 2:15pm Keynote speaker TBA 2:15pm – 2:30pm Speed Pitch Advice- 10 investors and entrepreneurs provide top 3 advice for success (1 minute each) 2:30pm- 3:00pm Virtual Q/A, Assignments & Debate Roundtables January 16 12pm-3pm EST 12:00pm – 12:30pm Recap by GSE and SAP Next-Gen 12:30pm – 12:45pm Opening Keynote TBA 12:45pm – 1:00pm GSE Accelerator Bootcamp: Ideation,  Launch & Product Hacking 1:00pm – 1:15pm GSE Accelerator Bootcamp: Growth Hacking-Customer Acquisition 1:15pm – 1:30pm  GSE Accelerator Bootcamp:  Press Hacking – Digital Marketing @ Scale 1:30pm – 1:45pm  GSE Accelerator Bootcamp: Fundraising & Monetization 1:45pm – 2:00pm   Keynote speaker TBA 2:00pm – 2:15pm   GSE Accelerator Bootcamp: Pitching 101 2:15pm – 2:30pm   Keynote speaker TBA 2:30pm- 3:00pm Virtual Q/A, Assignments & Debate Roundtables January 17 12pm-3pm EST 12:00pm – 12:30pm Recap by GSE and SAP Next-Gen 12:30pm – 12:45pm Opening Keynote TBA 12:45pm – 1:00pm SDG Innovators Panel (Three 5 minute lightning talks) 1:00pm – 1:15pm  SDG Investor Panel (Three 5 minute lightning talks) 1:15pm – 1:30pm  SDG Corporate Panel (Three 5 minute lightning talks) 1:30pm – 1:45pm  Keynote speaker TBA/ Break 1:45pm – 2:00pm   Introduction and advice from the judges 2:00pm – 2:45pm   Top ten pitch competition 2:45pm – 3:00pm Voting and closing remarks The SDG digital accelerator program is open to all small businesses, startups, and freelancers. Startups can apply for admission the digital accelerator via our partner platform F6S by December 31st. The program is free. No equity ask. No obligation.  The accelerator program grants access to GSE’s network which consists of the following: Part 1 Startup Training: Our digital accelerator program covers GSE blueprint materials on ideation, product development, customer acquisition, fundraising, press hacking and more. These workshop topics are complemented with guest workshops and keynotes from local experts and international influencers. While only 10% of each cohort is selected for demo day, all participants are given the opportunity to participate in a Q/A forum with the judges. Part 2 Expert Training: The SDG program specifically has over 20 experts within the social impact space providing mentorship and guidance on launching, scaling, fundraising and sustainable development. Part 3 Pitch Off: 10 companies will be selected to pitch for prizes, perks and post program support. Applicants can prepare for the SDG accelerator by applying for GSE’s 3rd annual cohort this fall. The GSE program has scaled rapidly as the world’s first and largest digital online accelerator program with 500 companies across 63 countries completing the program n 2016 and 700 companies across 91 countries completing the program in 2017. With 140 global partners, GSE seeks 1000 innovators for the 2018 series which will be facilitated by over 50 global speakers. Speaker, partnership and sponsorship inquiries can be directed to the GSE team via info@globalstartupecosystem.com.

[September 22, 2018-Dusseldorf, Germany]- Managing Partner- Einstein Ntim will be keynoting at the 6th annual Africa Business Forum in Dusseldorf, Germany to discuss the Future of Tech in Africa. The forum attracts top corporate leaders, government officials and family fund managers that invest in frontier tech opportunities in Africa. Einstein is the chair of Ghana Tech Summit, Partner at Global Startup Ecosystem and a global speaker at global conferences focused on exponential technology in emerging markets. About Africa Business Forum: The Forum brings government, business and finance leaders from across Africa and Germany/EU to explore how the can work together in finding and leveraging business opportunity.The past decade hast transformed both perceptions and realities in Africa. Businesses are flourishing; from telecoms & banking to agriculture & mining, attracted by the rising middle class and the continent’s natural resources. Despite all the challenges, the continent has become a beacon of hope and part of the solution for  a world faced with increasing challenges. Africa has the potential to be the world’s major driver of growth over the next decades. Demographic project a continent of 2 billion inhabitants by the year 2050.The forum is organized in partnership with the Association of German Family-Owned Businesses BJU/ASU -http://www.familienunternehmer.eu- and leading African Networking platforms.The target is to establish business partnerships via engagement and business exchange between African and German/EU companies and entrepreneurs. Thanks to the strategic support of the German Chamber of Commerce and the Federal Parliarment, the forum has an extensive outreach which includes the 4000  members of the Die Familienunternehmer.The 6th African Business Forum will bring government, business and finance leaders from around the world to Germany to explore how they can work together to ensure and sustain the momentum in order to benefit from the African growth. v About Global Startup Ecosystem:  Global Startup Ecosystem (GSE): is a central hub designed to educate, inspire and prepare startup communities for the digital age.GSE primarily provides online digital accelerator programs for startup ecosystems in different geographic regions, industry verticals, and impactful topic areas. Regions of focus are: Africa,Asia,America,Caribbean,Europe,Latin America and the Middle East . Frontier tech areas of focus are: Space , Artificial Intelligence, Virtual Reality, Blockchain, Drones IOT (Network + Sensors), Robotics, Synthetic Biology (Nano Tech) and Manufacturing (3d printing). Topic and industries of focus are: Fintech, Ed tech, Health Tech, Sustainable Development Goals. Smart City, Diversity and more.GSE also inspires influential stakeholdership by providing the world’s leading lab platform for training institutional entities such as governments, corporations, foundations, and universities. The GSE Digital Lab trains entities on the key elements of digital innovation and help these entities host customized digital accelerator programs that empowers their respective constituents.We culminate our digital programs by providing unique ecosystem experiences through a series off offline summits, bootcamps, and tours.

Worlds First & Largest Digital Accelerator Returns for 3rd Annual Free Program for Africa, America, Asia, Caribbean, Europe, Latin America and the Middle East [August 15, 2018- New York, USA] Global Startup Ecosystem (GSE)  returns with the 3rd annual digital startup accelerator program to be hosted in 7 global regions. The program has scaled rapidly as the world first and largest digital online accelerator program with 500 companies across 63 countries completing the program in 2016 and 700 companies across 91 countries completing the program in 2017. With 140 global partners, GSE seeks innovators for the 2018 series which will be facilitated by over 50 global speakers. GSE digital accelerator programs are open to all small businesses, startups, and freelancers. Each application round is rolling admission until the top 100 are selected to complete the program. From the finalist pool, 10 will be selected to pitch investors and influencers on demo day. The top 3 are announced at the conclusion of the program to receive partner prizes, media features, and potential investment. Startups can apply for admission to a digital accelerator via our partner platform F6S on a rolling basis between October 15th- November 15th. The program is free. No equity ask. No obligation. The 2018 accelerator dates are: America (October 16,17 @ 6pm-9pm EST) Asia (October 22,23 @ 6pm-9pm India Time  ) Europe (October 29,30 @ 6pm-9pm  London Time) Middle East (November 4, 5 @ 6pm-9pm Dubai Time) Latin America (November 6,7 @6pm-9pm Brazil Time) Caribbean (November 12,13 @6pm-9pm Haiti Time) Africa (November 14, 15 @6pm-9pm  Ghana Time) Each regional program features 5-10 global expert speakers, 5 workshop sessions and 100 free resources and links to propel your company. The program agenda includes the following topics: Ideation & Product Hacking- How to create a website and app in 30 days Customer Acquisition- How to get your first 10,000 users Marketing – How to scale with press and media hacks Business Development- How to build a sustainable business model Funding Hacking -How to raise $250k in 6 Months Speaker, partnership and sponsorship inquiries can be directed to the GSE team via info@globalstartupecosystem.com. Global Startup Ecosystem accelerator programs have been featured in Huffington Post, Inc Magazine, The Guardian and dozens of regional press networks. ABOUT THE PROGRAM The accelerator program grants access to GSE’s network which consists of the following: Part 1 Startup Development: Our digital accelerator program covers GSE blueprint materials on ideation, product development, customer acquisition, fundraising, press hacking and more. These workshop topics are complemented with guest workshops and keynotes from local experts and international influencers. While only 10% of each cohort is selected for demo day, all participants are given the opportunity to participate in a Q/A forum with the judges. Part 2 Mentorship Development: Once founders complete the program- they are given access to ongoing startup development training from or mentor network throughout the year. This private forum also grants graduates the opportunity to network with founders from other GSE programs. Part 3 Progress & Investment: Companies are given the opportunity to submit updates on their companies 2x per year to receive access to investment and media opportunities. ABOUT THE AGENDA Day 1 6:00-6:30 pm Welcome Remarks 6:30-7:00 pm Orientation + Benefits & Perks Post Program 7:00-7:30 pm GSE Ideation and Product Development 7:30-8:00 pm GSE Customer Acquisition & Growth Hacking 8:00-8:30 pm GSE Funding: How to Raise $250k+ in 6 Months 8:30-9:00 pm GSE Marketing: Press Hacking, Social Media, Content Strategy 9:00-9:30 pm  GSE Closing Remarks & Q/A Day 2 6:00-6:30 pm Review Remarks/ Sponsor Introduction/ Partner Introductions 6:30-6:45 pm Speaker Keynote TBA 6:45-7:00 pm Speaker Keynote TBA 7:00-7:15 pm Speaker Keynote TBA 7:15-7:30 pm Speaker Keynote TBA 7:30-8:00 pm Speaker Workshop TBA 8:00-8:30 pm Top 5 Demo Night (Pitch) Each have 1 Minute to Pitch/2 Minute Q/A 8:30-9:00 pm Q/A Forum with the Judges + GSE Closing Remarks & Next Steps Speaker, partnership and sponsorship inquiries can be directed to the GSE team via info@globalstartupecosystem.com. Global Startup Ecosystem accelerator programs have been featured in Huffington Post, Inc Magazine, The Guardian and dozens of regional press networks.

October 1, 2017- New York, USA] Global Startup Ecosystem (GSE)  returns with the 2nd annual digital startup accelerator program to be hosted in 7 global regions. In 2016, 500 companies across 63 countries completed GSE’s digital accelerator program.  As the first and fastest growing digital accelerator in the world, GSE seeks 700 innovators for the 2017 series which will be facilitated by over 50 global speakers. GSE digital accelerator programs are open to all small businesses, startups, and freelancers. Each application round is rolling admission until the top 100 are selected to complete the program. From the finalist pool, 10 will be selected to pitch investors and influencers on demo day. The top 3 are announced at the conclusion of the program to receive partner prizes, media features, and potential investment. The accelerator program grants access to GSE’s network which consists of the following: Part 1 Startup Development: Our digital accelerator program covers GSE blueprint materials on ideation, product development, customer acquisition, fundraising, press hacking and more. These workshop topics are complemented with guest workshops and keynotes from local experts and international influencers. While only 10% of each cohort is selected for demo day, all participants are given the opportunity to participate in a Q/A forum with the judges. Part 2 Mentorship Development: Once founders complete the program- they are given access to ongoing startup development training from or mentor network throughout the year. This private forum also grants graduates the opportunity to network with founders from other GSE programs. Part 3 Progress & Investment: Companies are given the opportunity to submit updates on their companies 2x per year to receive access to investment and media opportunities. GSE digital accelerators are organized by 7 regional directors who will be hosting all programs this fall. Startups can apply for admission to a digital accelerator via our partner platform F6S by October 1st. The program is free. No equity ask. No obligation. The 2017 accelerator dates are: Caribbean October 17-19, Africa October 24-26, Europe October 30- November 1st, America November 7-9, Middle East November 19-21, Asia November 21-23,  Latin America November 21-23. Typical agenda layouts are as follows: Day 1 6:00-6:30 pm Welcome Remarks 6:30-7:00 pm Orientation + Benefits & Perks Post Program 7:00-7:30 pm GSE Ideation and Product Development 7:30-8:00 pm GSE Customer Acquisition & Growth Hacking 8:00-8:30 pm GSE Funding: How to Raise $250k+ in 6 Months 8:30-9:00 pm GSE Marketing: Press Hacking, Social Media, Content Strategy 9:00-9:30 pm  GSE Closing Remarks & Q/A Day 2 6:00-6:30 pm Review Remarks/ Sponsor Introduction/ Partner Introductions 6:30-6:45 pm Speaker Keynote TBA 6:45-7:00 pm Speaker Keynote TBA 7:00-7:15 pm Speaker Keynote TBA 7:15-7:30 pm Speaker Keynote TBA 7:30-8:00 pm Speaker Workshop TBA 8:00-8:15 pm Speaker Keynote TBA 8:15-8:30 pm Speaker Keynote TBA 8:30-9:00 pm GSE Closing Remarks & Q/A Day 3 6:00-6:30 pm Review Remarks/ Sponsor Introduction/ Partner Introductions 6:30-6:45 pm GSE Regional Director Keynote/Workshop 6:45-7:00 pm Speaker Keynote TBA 7:00-7:15 pm Speaker Keynote TBA 7:15-7:30 pm Speaker Keynote TBA 7:30-7:45 pm Juge 5 Minute Introductions + Keynotes 7:45-8:30 pm Top 10 Demo Night (Pitch) Each have 1 Minute to Pitch/2 Minute Q/A 8:30-9:00 pm Q/A Forum with the Judges 9:00-9:15 pm GSE Closing Remarks & Next Steps Speaker, partnership and sponsorship inquiries can be directed to the GSE team via info@globalstartupecosystem.com or via our onboarding form. Maggie Chin- Press Lead Secretary (e)  info@globalstartupecosystem.com (w) www.GlobalStartupEcosystem.com 

GSE Launches Pilot Space Digital Accelerator With International Space University July 17, 2017, Graffenstaden, France. In an effort to accelerate innovation within the space industry, the Global Startup Ecosystem will feature the pilot digital accelerator for students at International Space University and Singularity University. The accelerator program begins with a full series boot camp covering ideation, product development, marketing, customer acquisition, and funding. The full-length accelerator program on July 18-20, 2017 will feature keynotes from astronauts, investors, experts, leading entrepreneurs and researchers connected to the Space ecosystem. “The future is digital, so startup ecosystems and innovators need to prepare such virtual innovation, by taking advantage of programs like this one” says Christine Souffrant Ntim, “we launched digital accelerators for entrepreneurs to grow new innovative initiatives that helps both non traditional people and space innovators access global influencers within the Space industry which ultimately closes the resource gap”. The pilot accelerator program on July 17, 2017 will be live streamed at NASA Research Park in Silicon Valley and at International Space University.  This program is the first of its kind for Space Innovators: galvanizing entrepreneurs, global thought leaders, investors, and researchers to accelerate innovation and participation in the Commercial Space era. Contact: (E) info@globalstartupecosystem.com (W) www.globalstartupecosystem.com (W) www.spacestartupecosystem.com About: Space Startup Ecosystem centralizes information about of the Space entrepreneurial community and is a subsidiary of Global Startup Ecosystem. Global Startup Ecosystem provides digital programs for startup ecosystems in emerging regions around the world including- Africa, Asia, Caribbean, Middle East, America, Europe, and Latin America. The organization provides data insights and pipeline applications for regional programs such as accelerators, incubators, and startup event organizers. About: The International Space University was founded as an international institution of higher learning, dedicated to the development of outer space for peaceful purposes through international and multidisciplinary education and research programs

GSE Launches the World’s First Space Digital Accelerator April 20, 2017, New York, NY. In an effort to accelerate innovation within the space industry, the Global Startup Ecosystem has partnered with several leading organisations to create the first digital online accelerator in Space history. The accelerator program begins with a full series of boot camp workshops covering ideation, product development, marketing, customer acquisition, and funding. The boot camp is then followed by keynotes from astronauts, investors, experts, leading entrepreneurs and researchers connected to the Space ecosystem. The program concludes with a demo day where the top ten innovators pitch in front of prestigious judges from across the world for top prizes and a provision of mentors who focus on actionable training and development. “The future is digital, so startup ecosystems and innovators need to prepare such virtual innovation, by taking advantage of programs like this one” says Christine Souffrant Ntim, “we launched digital accelerators for entrepreneurs to grow new innovative initiatives that helps both non traditional people and space innovators access global influencers within the Space industry which ultimately closes the resource gap”. The pilot accelerator program on July 18-20, 2017 will accept 100 innovators/teams out of an applicant pool of thousands. Post the program, data and insights will be sent to regional influencers, incubators, and accelerators to support startup innovation programming in the future. This program is the first of its kind for Space Innovators: galvanizing entrepreneurs, global thought leaders, investors, and researchers to accelerate innovation and participation in the Commercial Space era. Accelerator Program Dates: Apply and be part of this historic program! 2017 Batch: Applications Open Applications Open: April 20, 2017 Applications Close: July 14, 2017 Program Date: July 18-20, 2017 About: Space Startup Ecosystem centralizes information about of Space entrepreneurial community and is a subsidiary of Global Startup Ecosystem. Global Startup Ecosystem provides digital programs for startup ecosystems in emerging regions around the world including- Africa, Asia,Caribbean, Middle East, America, Europe,and Latin America. The organization provides data insights and pipeline applications for regional programs such as accelerators, incubators, and startup event organizers. Space Startup Ecosystem * Powered By www.GlobalStartupEcosystem.com Previous Community Partners/Speakers: Inc Magazine Arabia, IBM Global Entrepreneur, Tech Stars, Mass Challenge, Draper University, Singularity University and more! The First Space Digital Accelerator: We accelerate 100 companies to market each year. Our 3-day accelerator program is open to all entrepreneurs and innovators connected to Space. Each application round is rolling admission until we select our top 100. We then select the top 10 from the applicant pool to pitch investors on demo day. The top 3 are selected for capital investment, media mentions, and mentorship development. The program has several components. Part 1 Startup Development: First is the 3 -day accelerator program that includes 2 days of intense startup development training followed by an online demo day for the top ten companies to pitch investors, press and global accelerator directors. Keynote presentations from space experts will be announced prior to the program. Part 2 Mentorship: Once companies complete the program- they are given access to startup development training with mentorship from successful entrepreneurs within the Space industry. Part 3 Progress & Investment: Companies are given an opportunity to submit updates on their companies 2x per year to and pitch our investor network for capital. Apply Now: https://www.f6s.com/spacestartupecosystem