Global Entrepreneurship Week 2022 is officially underway. Learn what’s happening around the world with this recent press coverage.
Tamkeen kicks off ‘Global Entrepreneurship Week
TradeArabia / Bahrain
To celebrate their fifth consecutive year of Global Entrepreneurship Week, Tamkeen is holding its main event: ‘Tenmou Mena Angel Investor’s Summit’. This year there will be 15 events with topics such as Education, Entrepreneurship Ecosystem, Inclusiveness, and Supportive Policies. The event is to potentially match early-stage entrepreneurs with potential investors.
Bloomsbury Radio: UK Global Entrepreneurship Week Coverage
Bloomsbury Radio / UK
As part of Global Entrepreneurship Week, Bloomsbury Radio, the in-house radio station of the Bloomsbury Institute, is covering the Envirorally at COP27 in Egypt. Several interviews are already available for listening.
Cape Town to Host GEC+Africa in 2023
GEN South Africa / South Africa
At a press briefing during Global Entrepreneurship Week, ecosystem stakeholders in Cape Town announced that GEC+Africa will be hosted next September in partnership with the Western Cape Provincial Government, Department of Small Business Development, Department of Social Development, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), South African Tourism, African Bank, Telkom and Cape Innovation Technology Initiative.
Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada on Global Entrepreneurship Week
The Government of Canada / Canada
Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau marked Global Entrepreneurship Week today. In his statement, he said: “During the 15th Global Entrepreneurship Week, we recognize the people behind Canadian businesses for their dedication and innovative spirit, which drive economic growth and create good, middle-class jobs across the country. Entrepreneurs are always finding innovative ways to adapt to global challenges and to a rapidly evolving economy."
Bel shows that the skies the limit with entrepreneurial spirit
Shepparton News / Australia
In north-east Victoria, a local non-profit, Startup Shakeup supports startups to grow. Startup Shakeup is working with Global Entrepreneurship Week to remind citizens of Victoria that it is possible to start your own business and to break through boundaries. The non-profit's founder, Ms. Cook explains, “But all the help you need is right here in our region, and Startup Shakeup provides an incredible network and knowledge to support you.”
QDB launches ROWAD Qatar 2022 in new format featuring comprehensive digital platform
The Peninsula / Qatar
This year, Qatar’s Entrepreneurship Conference (ROWAD Qatar) is being celebrated during Global Entrepreneurship Week. For the first time ever, ROWAD will be hosted on an all-new video-on-demand platform. The event is designed to match early-stage entrepreneurs with others in Qatar’s entreprenurial ecosystem.
EDC Alumni to unveil 20th year anniversary programs at 2022 Alumni Dinner
Vanguard / Nigeria
To celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week, Pan-Atlantic University in Nigeria will be hosting an alumni dinner and award show all in the spirit of entrepreneurship. The event is to bring together the Enterprise Development Centre (EDC) alumni to discuss the entrepreneurial ecosystem. This year there will be an award ceremony showing off the top 3 undergraduate innovations from the entrepreneurship course at Pan-Atlantic University
Pitch Day Post in Kenya and Nigeria
Techcabal / South Africa
22 on Sloan, Africa’s largest startup incubator is accepting applicants into its accelerator program. The program helps start. Launch and commercialize digital startups all across Africa. Virtual pre-screening sessions are being hosted for Global Entrepreneurship Week from November 17 – 25.
Enter for Ekurhuleni Network Seminar
Germiston City News / South Africa
For Global Entrepreneurship Week, the city of Ekurhuleni of South Africa will be hosting the Ekurhuleni Network Seminar. The event will be connecting small businesses with entrepreneurs, buyers, facilitators, and stakeholders. The event is set to take place November 17th at 10AM.