What is TIC Americas?
The Talent and Innovation Competitions of the Americas (TIC Americas) is a hemispheric program developed by the Young Americas Business Trust (YABT), with the support of the General Secretariat of the Organization of American States (OAS), and in cooperation with national, regional, and hemispheric public / private organizations. TIC Americas is the most important support platform for young entrepreneurs in the Americas that accelerates innovative, scalable business proposals addressing the challenges, needs and priorities of the region.
What is the Start-Up Challenge?
The Start-Up Challenge is a special category of the Talent and Innovation Competitions of the Americas (TIC Americas), a pioneering youth innovation program established in 2007. The Start-Up Challenge promotes, supports, and awards innovative solutions and scalable business models that further positive impact through innovation, sustainable development, and the digital economy.