SelectUSA Tech
The SelectUSA Tech program serves eligible international tech startups developing innovative technology products/services and planning to expand to the U.S. market within the next 2-3 years.
We provide services to support their U.S. expansion efforts and create space for them to make connections to the U.S. startup ecosystem.
SelectUSA Tech Pitching Sessions
At the 2024 SelectUSA Investment Summit, held June 23-26, SelectUSA Tech startups from around the world competed in this year’s pitching sessions.
Over 260 startups applied for a spot in one of eight industry pitching sessions. 70 startups, representing 37 markets, pitched onsite at the 2024 SelectUSA Investment Summit. The winner of each pitching session participated in the World Finals pitching session.
The judging panels were impressed with the quality of pitches companies delivered. SelectUSA commends startups on their presentations. Congratulations to the winners of each session!
| Place | Session | Organization | Market |
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World Finals Pitching Session |
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| 1st | World Finals Pitching Session | Syenta | Australia |
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CleanTech Pitching Session |
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| 1st | Pitching Session 1 | Kumulus Water | Tunisia |
| 2nd | Pitching Session 1 | WattAnywhere | Switzerland |
| 3rd | Pitching Session 1 | Parostok | Ukraine |
| 1st | Pitching Session 2 | ENSO | United Kingdom |
| 2nd | Pitching Session 2 | BUYO Bioplastics Company Limited | Vietnam |
| 3rd | Pitching Session 2 | Graphjet Technology | Malaysia |
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HealthTech Pitching Session |
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| 1st | Pitching Session 1 | EndoSemio | Taiwan |
| 2nd | Pitching Session 1 | Paragate Medical Ltd. | Israel |
| 3rd | Pitching Session 1 | RephImmune Biotechnology Inc. | Taiwan |
| 1st | Pitching Session 2 | Sequentify | Israel |
| 2nd | Pitching Session 2 | Synaptive Medical Inc. | Canada |
| 3rd | Pitching Session 2 | FathomX Pte. Ltd. | Singapore |
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ICT/Software Pitching Session |
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| 1st | Pitching Session 1 | Syenta | Australia |
| 2nd | Pitching Session 1 | Education First Nigeria Limited | Nigeria |
| 3rd | Pitching Session 1 | NeonRain Studio | Jordan |
| 1st | Pitching Session 2 | Spendbase Inc. | Ukraine |
| 2nd | Pitching Session 2 | Commsignia Kft. | Hungary |
| 3rd | Pitching Session 2 | Softude Infotech Pvt. Ltd. | India |
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OpenTech Pitching Session |
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| 1st | Pitching Session 1 | The Makers Global | Sri Lanka |
| 2nd | Pitching Session 1 | Rivool Finance | Brazil |
| 3rd | Pitching Session 1 | Kokomodo Ltd. | Israel |
| 1st | Pitching Session 2 | OroraTech | Germany |
| 2nd | Pitching Session 2 | Charco Science and Research Co., Ltd. | Taiwan |
| 3rd | Pitching Session 2 | Lawformer | Georgia |
Eligibility Criteria
To engage with SelectUSA Tech, startups must be:
- Headquartered outside the United States, and
- Developing innovative technology products/services, and
- Looking to the United States market for expansion within the next 2-3 years.
SelectUSA Tech startups must also meet at least one of the following criteria:
- 0-10 years old (Founded on/after January 1, 2014)
- 0-40 employees
- $0-10M in annual revenue
SelectUSA Investment Summit
The 2024 SelectUSA Investment Summit featured exciting opportunities and programming, including:
- Exclusive space in the SelectUSA Tech Pavilion to present, share, and network their tech product and/or service
- Informational sessions on investment trends and opportunities in key industry subsectors, and more
- Tech industry pitching sessions
- Networking opportunities:
- in the SelectUSA Tech Pavilion in the Exhibition Hall,
- on the SelectUSA ShoApp, and
- in industry networking sessions
- Exclusive opportunities for Select Global Women in Tech Mentorship Network participants
Year-Round Services
SelectUSA provides year-round services to support tech startups in their U.S. expansion efforts, including:
- Geographically neutral data and counseling services
- Connections to federal agencies and our vast network of economic development organizations
- Access to the Select Global Women in Tech Mentorship Network (for women)
- Networking opportunities, onsite at the Investment Summit, and through year-round programming
We create the space for SelectUSA Tech startups to make connections to the U.S. startup ecosystem, including with:
- service providers
- support organizations (accelerators/ incubators)
- universities/research organizations
- funding organizations
While we create opportunities for connections to various organizations, we do not guarantee any connections or access to funding sources.