Global Entrepreneurship Week 2024

Deadline: November 18, 2024

Program Starts: November 18, 2024

Program Ends: November 24, 2024

Events

Conferences

Location(s)

  • Online
  • Worldwide

Overview

During one week each November, thousands of events and competitions in 200 countries inspire millions to engage in entrepreneurial activity while connecting them to potential collaborators, mentors, and even investors. Powered by the Kauffman Foundation, the initiative is supported by dozens of world leaders and a network of more than 20,000 partner organizations. 

180 countries. 40,000 events. Removing barriers and welcoming all. November 18-24, 2024.

Details

This November, Global Entrepreneurship Network will celebrate 17 years of helping millions of people unleash their ideas to start and scale new businesses through Global Entrepreneurship Week.

The campaign began in 2008 with an emphasis on inspiring young people to make their mark and has quickly grown to become a comprehensive effort that engages entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, researchers, support organizations and others collaborating to advance economic growth and innovation in more than 180 countries around the world. 

Roughly 40,000 events and competitions will take place during #GEW2024 – connecting more than 10 million participants to potential collaborators, mentors, and even investors. Dozens of world leaders on every continent and a network of more than 20,000 partner organizations support the initiative every year. 

Time to get involved!

What is Global Entrepreneurship Week?

Global Entrepreneurship Week is the world’s largest celebration of the innovators and job creators who launch startups that bring ideas to life, drive economic growth and expand human welfare. During one week each November, GEW inspires people everywhere through local, national and global activities designed to help them take the next step in their entrepreneurial journey. These activities, from large-scale competitions and events to intimate networking gatherings, connect participants to potential collaborators, mentors and even investors — introducing them to new possibilities and exciting opportunities.  

Where is Global Entrepreneurship Week happening? 

Everywhere. Global Entrepreneurship Week is not one single event — it is tens of thousands of events, activities and competitions happening in 180 countries. 

Who can get involved in Global Entrepreneurship Week?

Anybody. Anywhere. Anytime. Organizations can get involved in a variety of capacities— planning events and activities as a local partner or even coordinating the initiative for an entire country as a GEW host. Individuals interested in exploring their entrepreneurial potential can find a broad array of activities—from local events to global competitions. Entrepreneurs and investors can share their ideas and experiences—face-to-face or online. How you get involved is up to you. If you want a little guidance, connect with the Host for your country. If there is not a Host for your country, please contact us to suggest one.  

Why should you plan or schedule an activity during Global Entrepreneurship Week?

By hosting an event or activity during Global Entrepreneurship Week you have a positive—and potentially life-changing—impact on aspiring and nascent entrepreneurs, moving them along the spectrum from simply having idea to actually launching a startup. In addition, these activities help recognize and celebrate the contributions made to your community by local entrepreneurs. More directly, planning one or more events during GEW also has some tangible benefits for you and your organization: Raise awareness of your organization and gain recognition for the work you do throughout the year. Reach new audiences within your community, potentially identifying talented volunteers or even new employees. Enhance your leadership profile within the entrepreneurial ecosystem of your city, state, region or country. Strengthen connections with existing supporters and sponsors by providing them with more visibility for them.  

 

 

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Eligibility

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Description of Ideal Candidate

Open to all entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, researchers, support organizations.


Dates

Deadline: November 18, 2024

Program starts:

November 18, 2024

Program ends:

November 24, 2024

Program Starts: November 18, 2024

Program Ends: November 24, 2024


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