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June 23, 2009 - SecureCom will host the Southern European, Eastern European and Africa regional event of the Global Security Challenge (GSC) 2009, the world's largest international security innovation competition. The competition offers researchers, entrepreneurs and start-ups the opportunity to showcase their security inventions and compete for more than $500,000 USD in cash grants.
Southern European, Eastern European and Africa Start-Ups Urged to Apply by 30th June 2009 Deadline, with the regional event being held in Amarilia Hotel, Athens.
Awards are offered in a number of different categories, and all Global Security Challenge entrants will receive feedback on their submission.
The Global Security Challenge partners with leading research universities around the world and is proud to be working with ICST. The Global Security Challenge Grand Final, hosted by the London Business School, will be held in London in November.
For more information about how you can enter the Competition please visit the Global Security Challenge website: www.globalsecuritychallenge.com/gsc_competitions.php.
Background to the Global Security Challenge Competition
The Global Security Challenge aims to identify, explore and foster innovation in the field of homeland and national security. It was started by London Business School students in 2005 to empower security entrepreneurs, and support the successful development and commercialization of innovative security technologies.
Finalists and winners from previous competitions have subsequently raised over $52 million USD in new venture capital, grants and angel investments. The grand prize winners of the previous GSC competitions have all reported substantial new investments, growth and further development of their security technologies since winning the award.
European, Eastern European and Africa Event: SecureCom 2009
Final: Hosted by London Business School, November 13, 2009
The Global Security Challenge LLP (GSC) is a central hub for security innovators, start-ups and investors. Its partnerships with leading universities and businesses offer a unique platform for security focused start-ups and researchers by lending business acumen and by linking innovators, industry leaders and government officials.
The GSC is a valuable launching pad for security innovation and each year over $500,000 USD is awarded in its world leading competitions to entrepreneurs and researchers within the security technology field. The mission of the GSC is to stimulate technological innovations that make airports, cities and enterprises safer without encroaching on civil liberties.
Simon Schneider and Janeen Chupa founded the Global Security Challenge whilst studying at the London Business School, and gained experience in the security technology sector at IBM and the US National Security Council respectively. The GSC is supported by Accenture, BAE Systems, ONR Global, PegasusBridge Fund Management, Smiths Detection, TSWG, and the US Department of Homeland Security.
For any further questions regarding the GSC or our events, please email us at: advice ( @ ) globalsecuritychallenge dot com
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