About Entrepreneurship Week

Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) is a worldwide celebration that ignites a spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship each November. It was launched in 2008 by the Global Entrepreneurship Network and is powered by the Kauffman Foundation. This vibrant initiative spreads across many countries, inspiring millions to embark on entrepreneurial ventures. GEW transcends the traditional tech startup scenes, reaching into emerging economies and diverse communities, to foster a universally accessible entrepreneurial ecosystem.
The week features an array of activities, including competitions, networking events, workshops, and conferences, all designed to share knowledge, spur collaboration, and catalyze the transformation of innovative ideas into tangible enterprises.
The annual event is a platform that enables aspiring entrepreneurs and established business leaders to explore their potential through a plethora of events and resources. GEW’s extensive reach ensures that it touches not only metropolitan hubs of commerce but also under-represented groups and remote regions, democratizing the opportunity for economic empowerment and innovation. Local organizers worldwide tailor activities to address their community’s unique entrepreneurial needs, creating a week that’s as diverse as the global marketplace itself.