Dhaka, November 18, 2024 – In an inspiring move to foster innovation and entrepreneurship, a delegation from Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN) Bangladesh met with representatives from East West University to discuss collaboration opportunities that could reshape the entrepreneurial landscape of Bangladesh.
The meeting emphasized the importance of synergy between GEN Bangladesh and East West University to nurture aspiring entrepreneurs and create a vibrant ecosystem for sustainable growth. With the shared goal of fostering innovation and resilience, the discussion explored key areas for partnership, including resource sharing, mentorship programs, and capacity-building initiatives tailored to young innovators.
An important highlight of the meeting was the alignment on celebrating Global Entrepreneurship Week 2024 (GEW2024), taking place from November 18 to 24 across 200+ countries. This global initiative aims to spotlight entrepreneurs, both aspiring and established, and address barriers that limit access to opportunities for those wishing to pursue entrepreneurship. East West University's active participation was discussed as a crucial step toward amplifying GEW2024's impact in Bangladesh.
Our shared vision is to connect East West University with GEN Global, offering students and young innovators access to invaluable resources, mentorship, and opportunities.
This promising collaboration lays the foundation for inspiring a new wave of entrepreneurship in Bangladesh. By empowering young innovators with the tools they need to succeed, both GEN Bangladesh and East West University aim to create a robust entrepreneurial ecosystem that drives economic growth and social progress.
About East West University : East West University was established with interrelated objectives of augmenting national capacity for tertiary education to a larger number of students, and thereby contributing to the country's human capital development process.
EWU is committed to equip its graduates with professional skills and innovative and critical thinking capable of taking advantage of emerging opportunities at home and abroad. By providing access to affordable university-level education to students from less-well-to-do sections of the society, EWU seeks to harness the power of individuals through higher education, by raising employable skills and improving access to job opportunities, thereby contributing to a more balanced and just society. The vision that inspired EWU is to be a topnotch learning center that combines excellence in education with strong human values and social responsibility, aiming to improve the quality of life, principally of its students. In the process, EWU strives to broaden human welfare by promoting a knowledge-based society and informed citizenry, with respect for, and commitment to the ideals of a pluralism and democracy.
About GEN Bangladesh: Global Entrepreneurship Network Bangladesh (GEN Bangladesh) is a chapter of the Global Entrepreneurship Network, a global platform that connects entrepreneurs, investors, researchers, policymakers, and entrepreneurial support organizations in over 200 countries. GEN Bangladesh is committed to fostering innovation, creating opportunities, and empowering entrepreneurs to turn their ideas into impactful ventures.
Through initiatives such as Global Entrepreneurship Week, bootcamps, training programs, and strategic collaborations with educational institutions, GEN Bangladesh works to strengthen the entrepreneurial ecosystem in the country. The organization aims to inspire a new generation of entrepreneurs by providing access to global resources, mentorship, and networks, enabling them to thrive in a competitive and interconnected world.
By partnering with universities, corporations, and government entities, GEN Bangladesh is building a robust ecosystem that supports entrepreneurial growth, economic development, and societal progress.
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