Global Entrepreneurship Week


Four people are working. The two furthest away from the camera are writing, the person in the middle is smiling at the camera, and the person in the foreground is looking down towards the desk.

A banner of text with the words November 8-14, 2021 is in the top right-hand corner. A similar banner with the Global Entrepreneurship Network logo (a hollow circle made up of coloured stripes) and the words Global Entrepreneurship Week is in the bottom left hand corner © Photo provided by the Global Entrepreneurship Network

Global Entrepreneurship Week has something in it for everyone - whether you are an experienced entrepreneur, just starting out or someone focused on strengthening startup ecosystems through innovative policies or programs.

This November, Global Entrepreneurship Network will celebrate 13 years of helping millions of people unleash their ideas to start and scale new businesses through Global Entrepreneurship Week. Global Entrepreneurship Week highlights entrepreneurs around the world and around the world and those who are developing successful businesses. In 2021, GEW will also help celebrate entrepreneurs as key allies in addressing the economic aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. Never before has there been a more important moment for communities to highlight the crucial role played by entrepreneurs in creating jobs and strengthening their ecosystems.

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 organisations, and others collaborating to advance economic growth and innovation in more than 180+ countries around the world.

This year's themes are Ecosystems, Education, Inclusion, and Policy.

Here's how to get involved!

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