17th Annual Global Automotive and Mobility Innovation Challenge
2024-2025 GAMIC Application Open
The 17th Annual Global Automotive and Mobility Innovation Challenge (GAMIC) is now open.
Sponsored by MI Innovation Alliance and SAE International, GAMIC invites early-stage automotive and mobility companies to compete for access to rapid commercialization assistance.
GAMIC PROVIDES:
- 70+ industry experts to help accelerate your business and make it grow
- $300,000+ of professional services to accelerate Automotive and Mobility technology start-ups to network, meet new partners; showcase their technologies; and compete for rapid commercialization assistance.
- Since 2008, 42 GAMIC CHAMPIONS have raised $ 600,000,000+ USD.
During the competition entrants receive mentorship and coaching by, and networking opportunities with, automotive industry executives and investors, as well as the opportunity to win thousands in business development support services.
With exposure to over 10,000 transportation and mobility executives, engineers, investors, innovators and entrepreneurship supporters, GAMIC draws applicants from around the globe to present online or in-person during the competition.
TIMING:
- Sunday September 1, 2024 to Sunday December 1, 2024 – Apply on F6S – www.F6S.com/gamic17th/apply
- All Selected Quarter Finalists Notified as they apply
- Dec 2024 – Jan 2025 Quarter-Final Events held online
- In February 2025 Semi-Finals Events held online & in-person in Michigan, USA
- In April 2025 GAMIC Finals Event held in-person at the: SAE International WCX World Congress, Detroit, Michigan
WHO SHOULD APPLY?
We invite entrepreneurs, innovators and researchers that fit the following criteria:
- Innovation Space: Automotive and mobility applications
- Innovation Type: Physical (mechanical, chemical, electrical), and/or digital product/systems, testing, manufacturing or other enabling innovations
- Revenue: $0 up to maximum $5,000,000 in annual revenue
- Funding: $0 up to maximum $5,000,000 in equity funding (excluding grants)
- State of Innovation Advancement: Developed a proof-of-concept and/or a working model
- State of Business Planning: Developed an initial business plan covering the technology and a go-to-market plan
- Location:
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Virtual for the Global Quarter-Final Competitions;
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Virtual or In-Person for the Global Semi-Final Competition;
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Live at the Global Finals held during the SAE World Congress WCX – Detroit, Michigan, USA
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EXAMPLES OF GAMIC CHAMPIONS:
Many previous winners and finalists have had products, services or technology solutions focused on:
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Advanced Manufacturing
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Advanced Materials
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Sensors
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Vehicle Electrification
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Product Design and Innovation
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Infotainment
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High Value, Disruptive Tech Innovations
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V2X and Advanced Mobility
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Connected and Automated Vehicles
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Cybersecurity
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Testing
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Mapping Systems
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Simulation
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Auto Consumer / Value-Added Solutions
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Value Chain / Business Model Innovation
APPLICATION:
There is no application fee to enter GAMIC.
Learn more through the GAMIC portal on the F6S platform – www.F6S.com/gamic17th/about
To apply www.F6S.com/gamic17th/apply
- Complete The Brief F6S Application online
- Attach a current Pitch Deck for your company
Selected companies to compete in the quarterfinals will be notified.