Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) works to gather entrepreneurs around the world – bringing new audiences together and strengthening the connections of local ecosystems everywhere.
GEW 2021 will take place in more than 180 countries with over 20,000 partners, 40,000 activities and 10 million people worldwide. The GEW team will be sharing a daily roundup of some of the amazing activities and events that are being planned and happening throughout GEW on every continent.
Through the GEW Daily Roundup, you will find a collection of 'global picks' that explore each of the four themes for this year's celebration: Education, Ecosystems, Policy and Inclusion. Below is a look at a handful of today's press coverage.
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Samriddhi Foundation's 'Two Entrepreneurs a Day Campaign' for GEW
(Samriddhi Foundation // Nepal)
As part of Global Entrepreneurship Week 2021, Samriddhi Foundation asked Nepali entrepreneurs what they think is the most pressing policy change to promote the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Nepal. In this series, Samriddhi Foundation will feature two entrepreneurs a day through the week. -
5 Ways You Can Celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week During the Pandemic
(Esquire Magazine // Philippines)
Henry Ong of Global Entrepreneurship Week Philippines notes the 5 themes to help you celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week: Passion; innovation; failure; independence; and success. -
Global Entrepreneurship Week Kicks Off in Kosovo
(ICKosovo // Kosovo)
For the ninth year in a row, over 50 partner organizations and institutions, with more than 70 activities, mark GEW in Kosovo. The official opening ceremony of GEW was held at the National Library of Kosovo with a video message from the President of the Republic of Kosovo, Dr. Vjosa Osmani. -
The Women’s Organization Run Week-Long Business Festival to Coincide with GEW
(The Guide Liverpool // UK)
The Women’s Organization have unveiled a week-long series of events to tie in with Global Entrepreneurship Week 2021. -
#GEWPolicy Spotlight: French Unemployment Law Supports Startups
(Bruno Berthon on GEN // France)
GEN France Board Member Bruno Berthon and GEN President Jonathan Ortmans look at how France's unemployment law, which allows founders to collect benefits for up to two years, has impacted the country's startup rate. -
Welsh Entrepreneurs are Key to Economic Recovery
(Llywodraeth Cymru Welsh Government // Wales)
Economy Minister Vaughan Gething revealed today the influx of new business ventures in Wales since the beginning pandemic. To celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week, Business Wales and partners in Further and Higher Education will be offering over 100 events targeting people across Wales to start new businesses. -
Founding Week Germany is Celebrated Across the Country as Part of GEW 2021
(Presse Box // Germany)
The Foundation Week in Germany is the largest event nationwide that works to strengthen and provide resources to entrepreneurs and start ups. It is also part of Global Entrepreneurship Week. -
U.S. Embassy in Greece Pledges to Continue Investment in Greek Entrepreneurship
(Zougla // Greece)
Ambassador Jeffrey Payat of the U.S. Embassy in Greece pledged that together with the team of the U.S. diplomatic mission in Greece, they will "continue their investment in Greek entrepreneurship, digital upgrading and employability programs for Greek youth," through celebrating Global Entrepreneurship Week. -
Global Entrepreneurship Week Begins
(Diario de Centro America // Central America)
Celebrations organized by the Ministry of Economy (Mineco) begin with an exhibition of 25 entrepreneurs in Cayalá City and virtual lectures by experts Dani Tricarico (Argentina), Gilberto Novelo (Mexico) and Ana Yanci Carmona (Costa Rica). -
5 things you need to know about KC's Global Entrepreneurship Week
(The Business Journals // U.S.)
Global Entrepreneurship Week Kansas City (GEWKC) kicks off today, offering more than 100 events that range from educational workshops to networking. All events are crowdsourced from local organizations and businesses. -
Top 25 Entrepreneurship World Cup Finalists Announced as Global Entrepreneurship Week Kicks Off in 200 Countries
(GEN // Saudi Arabia)
The Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN), Misk Global Forum and The Global Education & Leadership Foundation today announced the 25 top startups that will pitch at the Entrepreneurship World Cup Global Finals later this year. They are the top performers among 100,000 startups in 200 countries that registered for the competition. Profiles on the top 25 finalists can be found here. -
Global Entrepreneurship Week Canada Celebrates Inclusion
(GEN // Canada)
GEN caught up with Micah Anshan of Futurpreneur, the national host for Global Entrepreneurship Week in Canada, to learn about the activities planned, the collaboration taking place to make it all possible, and goals for the 2021 campaign.