Competition

Early-stage companies may apply on the GAMIC portal on the F6S platform.  Applications are open now for the GAMIC 17th competition.  Applications close on Sunday, December 1, 2024 11:59 PM. 

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Criteria:

We look for entrepreneurs, innovators and researchers that fit the following criteria:

  • Innovation Space: Automotive and/or mobility applications
  • Innovation Type: Physical (mechanical, chemical, electrical), and/or digital product/systems, testing, manufacturing or other enabling innovations
  • Revenue: $0 up to maximum $4M in revenue
  • Equity Funding: $0 up to maximum $4M 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 strategy
  • Location: Willing to present via videoconference at the Quarter-finals in Metro Detroit; Silicon Valley; or Ontario, Canada

Categories:

Participants compete against other companies with related products and solutions. GAMIC is seeking companies that are competing in the areas of:

  • Accessible mobility
  • After-sales added value
  • Autonomous mobility
  • Connected mobility
  • Conventional mobility technology
  • Disruptive models for mobility
  • Freight and delivery
  • Infrastructure technology
  • Production / manufacturing technology
  • Safe mobility
  • Sustainable mobility
  • Traveler features and experience

Final award categories will be announced after the Semi-Final round!

Selection Process:

Companies interested in applying may do so on the GAMIC portal on the F6S platform.

Learn more through the GAMIC portal on the F6S platform – www.F6S.com/gamic17th/about

To apply www.F6S.com/gamic17th/apply

You will complete a brief F6S application, and upload your short business plan and initial presentation; there is no application fee associated with entering the competition. GAMIC judges will evaluate each company and select between 50-60 companies to compete in one of three Regional Quarter-Finals, where applicants can compete  remotely.  GAMIC judges will decide which companies move on to the Semi-Final round.

Applications for the 17th Annual GAMIC are open through Sunday, December 1, 2024 midnight Eastern Time.