UNAPEC_Call for Applications 10th Americas Competitiveness Exchanges on Innovation and Entrepreneurship (ACE)_Deadline to apply: August 10th, 2018

Sunday, October 21 – Saturday, October 27, 2018 Northern California, United States

The OAS invite you to apply to the 10th Americas Competitiveness Exchanges on Innovation and Entrepreneurship (ACE) that will take place from Sunday, October 21 to Sunday, October 28, 2018 showcasing key Northern California destinations that are helping to move the success that is Silicon Valley’s Innovation and Entrepreneurial Ecosystem across the Golden State. During the ACE program, you will visit San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Santa Cruz, Monterey, Salinas, Fresno, Sacramento, and Davis and explore potential partnerships with universities, private sector partners, state and local governments, and non-profits.

The 10th ACE is convened by the Organization of American States (OAS) as the Inter-American Competitiveness Network (RIAC) Technical Secretariat; the Government of the United States, through the US Department of Commerce and the US Department of State as the ACE Co-founders and ACE Committee Members; and the Government of Argentina, through its Ministry of Production, as Chair Pro Tempore of RIAC (September 2017-2019).

Kindly note that selected participants will be responsible for covering the cost of their air ticket and hotel accommodation.

Please remember to fill out ALL fields of this application form in English. Otherwise, it will not be considered.