The GCNC Global Access Program
Las Vegas business event atmosphere

A GCNC Program · Sponsored & Endorsed by MJBizCon

Free or discounted show access, funding to get here, and a room full of the right people.

GCNC and MJBizCon built this to help international cannabis companies do real business in Las Vegas.

Built for companies headquartered outside the United States and Canada

One application can unlock show access, grant eligibility, and international networking. The ask is simple: it takes about 10 minutes.

Program Sponsors & Key Partners

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Turn one trip to MJBizCon into meetings, market insight, and real growth opportunities.

International operators want more than entry. They want useful meetings and expansion opportunities.

The program reduces cost friction so the trip is easier to justify.

The international meetup adds focused access to cross-border conversations in Las Vegas.

International business leaders networking

One application gives you access to more than a pass

Every eligible applicant gets real value, whether or not you win a grant.

Free expo pass

For the first 100 eligible applicants.

50% off after that

Discount code, valid if registering more than 45 days before the show.

Grant lottery entry

Eligible, complete applications are entered into the International Impact Grant drawing.

Membership & meetup

Discounted first-year GCNC membership, plus invite access to the international meetup.

What eligible applicants can receive

Standard benefits

Lower-cost show access and a discounted first-year GCNC membership, available to all eligible applicants.

International meetup

Limited-availability GCNC meetup in Las Vegas, built for cross-border deal-making.

Grant winners get more

Every grant winner also receives a free expo pass and all standard benefits.

Two grant paths, multiple winners

All winners chosen by random lottery draw.

2 Winners

Growth Grant — $5,000

Split in two: $2,500 toward travel to MJBizCon, and $2,500 toward a company investment in a specific goal.

Applicants describe their intended use for both halves. Stated use does not affect odds of winning.

2 Winners

Travel Grant — $2,500

Covers flight and hotel to Las Vegas.

Every grant winner also gets a free expo pass and all standard benefits.

Grant winners are chosen by random lottery draw from all eligible, complete submissions. Incomplete applications are not eligible.

Built by GCNC, sponsored and endorsed by MJBizCon

This program is a real business access initiative, not a vague giveaway.

GCNC and MJBizCon frame the offer as credible and relevant to international operators.

Specific terms, eligibility rules, and grant details keep the program transparent.

Apply once, get reviewed, and be entered if your submission is complete

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Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis for eligibility.

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Eligible, complete submissions received by about November 6 are entered into the lottery draw.

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Incomplete applications are not eligible for the grant drawing.

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Winners are notified directly and must confirm their information to receive the grant.

Clear answers before you spend ten minutes on the form

Is my company eligible if we operate internationally but have ties to North America?

Eligibility is based on where your headquarters is. Companies with primary operations in the United States or Canada are not eligible. Companies headquartered outside those two countries but with clients inside them are eligible. Free passes are only available to executives who have not been to MJBizCon in the last four years.

Is this really free to apply, or is there a catch?

There is no catch and no fees. The only thing you're agreeing to is receiving information from MJBizCon and GCNC. You can opt out in the future, as required by law.

What if I don't win a grant — do I still get anything useful?

Yes. Discount codes are still available to attend. You'll also receive ongoing market intelligence and discounted opportunities for cannabis industry events across the United States, Latin America, Europe, Africa, and Asia.

Will the application take too much time or require perfect English?

The application takes about 10 minutes. Submissions are preferred in English, but you can also apply in French, German, Portuguese, or Spanish. The language you use will not affect your chances of winning a grant.

There's no purchase necessary, right?

Correct. This is structured as a sweepstakes. No purchase is necessary to apply or win. Your stated use of Growth Grant funds is your intent, not a binding requirement, and it does not affect your odds of winning.

This page is a summary. Full official rules will be published before the program closes.

The form is short, practical, and built to identify serious applicants

This takes about ten minutes. Have your company details on hand before you start.

Two to three paragraphs on what your company does.

Growth Grants are $5,000, split in two: $2,500 toward your trip to MJBizCon, and $2,500 toward a company investment. Describe your intended use for each half.

You'll receive a confirmation email once your application is in.

If your company is based outside the US and Canada, this is the simplest way to get into MJBizCon with more support behind you

One form can unlock lower-cost access, grant eligibility, and focused international networking.

Applying is free, straightforward, and worth doing even if you only secure the standard benefits.

Apply now