# Global Incubation Committee (GIC)

The Global Incubation Committee (GIC) is an initiative of the IEEE Computer Society, a social enterprise incubation ecosystem dedicated to solving real problems for the 70–80% of the world's population who are typically underserved by mainstream innovation.

## Core Information
- **Target Audience:** Startups, student founders, researchers, social innovators.
- **Key Offerings:** Idea to prototype to startup incubation, 1:1 mentorship, investor connect, workspace access, product validation.
- **Launch Event:** AICSSYC 2026 (Oct 8 – 11, 2026).
- **Focus Areas:** Underserved and marginalised communities, low-resource settings, accessibility, public health, climate sustainability.

## Principles
1. Impact First
2. Entrepreneur-Centric
3. Global Perspective
4. Collaboration Over Competition
5. Integrity & Ethics
6. Inclusivity
7. Continuous Learning
8. Sustainable Impact

To apply for incubation, users can visit the website and submit an application for the inaugural cohort.