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POST-GEW
Actor Predicts AI Will Trigger More Need for Human Connection
The Royal Gazette
Bermuda
Artificial intelligence is developing so rapidly there will be a backlash of increased desire for human-made products and resources, an American actor told a Bermuda audience. "If you are a true creative who understands how to create and build, the things you make with your hands will be worth way more in the future," said Mack Wilds, known for television shows such as 90210 and The Wire. He spoke during an event called Business of Art: A Fireside Chat with Mack Wilds arranged by the Bermuda Economic Development Corporation for Global Entrepreneurship Week.
Stakeholders Stress Importance of Vision, Value for Women Enterprises
The Sun
Nigeria
The importance of vision, values and long-term impact for women-led businesses has been emphasised, just as women have been urged to build sustainable enterprises rather than focusing solely on short-term gains. Stakeholders made the views at the Women Enterprise Day event recently hosted by Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN) Nigeria, in collaboration with Providus Bank, to bring together women-led businesses in celebration of the larger Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) 2025 in Nigeria. Themed, “Women Who Lead, Ventures That Thrive,” the event was part of the larger GEW 2025 activities.
Zain Platform for Innovation Organizes 40 Sessions During Global Entrepreneurship Week 2025
Khaberni
Jordan
Zain Innovation Campus (ZINC), within its extended strategic partnership with the Queen Rania Center for Entrepreneurship at Princess Sumaya University for Technology, organized a series of training sessions and workshops as part of the 17th edition of the Global Entrepreneurship Week in Jordan; benefiting approximately 1,381 young men and women, students, entrepreneurs, and startup owners.
TSTT Pushing Entrepreneurship
The Guardian
Trinidad + Tobago
Majority state-owned telecommunications company bmobile partnered with the entrepreneurship hub for its second annual entrepreneurship forum to assist entities in a number of ways. The conference, held during global entrepreneurship week under the theme Diversification from the Grassroots, offered microentrepreneurs practical tools to overcome financing barriers, access funding, and leverage digital solutions, a news release from bmobile said yesterday, as it noted that small and medium enterprises (SMEs) account for 95 per cent of registered businesses and nearly 200,000 jobs in T&T.
Empowering community through entrepreneurship: A conversation with Ashleigh Montague
McMaster University
Canada
Ashleigh Montague is the Executive Director of BLK OWNED, a Hamilton-based nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting Black-owned businesses and entrepreneurs in building sustainable ventures. Founded during the pandemic by Ashleigh and her sisters, Abygail and Alexandria, BLK OWNED has grown from a local initiative into a recognized community hub that empowers entrepreneurs, connects networks and promotes economic growth through inclusivity. DeGroote Black in Business president Chidera Okafor-Justin, a third-year Commerce student, sat down with Ashleigh as part of Global Entrepreneurship Week to discuss her journey and challenges and the importance of community-driven entrepreneurship.
Herts Alumna Wins Global Innovation Award for Pioneering Healthy-ageing Technology
University of Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
A University of Hertfordshire alumna has won international recognition for her groundbreaking startup, which develops wearable technology to prevent dehydration among older adults. The Santander X Global Challenge awards ceremony, hosted at Royal Philips in Amsterdam, celebrated solutions that enhance quality of life for older adults - improving health, wellbeing, autonomy and activity. Ellyfe’s success means the team will share €120,000 in prizes, gain access to the Santander X 100 global community, connect with Banco Santander’s Fintech Station, and receive mentoring from Philips. Ellyfe - beat more than 500 startups and scaleups from 11 countries at this year’s competition.
DAYS FIVE - SEVEN
A New Transatlantic Bridge Launches During Global Entrepreneurship Week
StartMidwest
United States
Global Entrepreneurship Week spans more than 200 countries each year. But this particular event brings together two hubs that often see themselves as underdogs: the American Midwest - known for its manufacturing strength, pragmatic operators, and undervalued investment landscape - and European ecosystems - which despite their rich history and generations of business success is slighted as a place that can’t build world-changing companies. The lineup features representatives from Finland, Poland, Estonia, Lithuania, Turkey, Spain, Portugal, the Netherlands, the UK/Cyprus, and more, alongside Midwest organizations.
Keystone Launching Corporate Engagement Accelerator to Boost Low-friction Startup Collabs
Startland News
United States
Kansas City’s entrepreneurial ecosystem gets its fair share of positive press thanks to a decade of momentum, Kevin McGinnis noted, but the region’s ability to scale innovative ideas to their potential remains stalled because corporations and startups lack an easy on-ramp for collaboration. Keystone’s solution: a new accelerator program called Corporate Connections that is set to include reverse pitch events and mentorship opportunities to help high-growth startups find enterprise partners.
Thousands Defy Bureaucracy and Take the Step into Self-employment
Borse Global
Germany
Germany is experiencing a veritable startup boom – at least this week. More than 150 events attracted thousands of people interested in starting a business – from classic business plan workshops to AI seminars for the digital office. But can this concentrated motivation overcome the structural hurdles that have been holding back Germany's startup scene for years? The figures speak for themselves: bureaucracy, funding gaps, and sluggish digitalization are deterring potential entrepreneurs. This is precisely where the Chambers of Industry and Commerce's initiative comes in. With this campaign, they aim to demonstrate that the path to self-employment is indeed viable – if you know the right tools. From Berlin to Munich to Offenbach, the regional chambers of commerce organized a mix of digital webinars and in-person consultations. The strategy behind this is clear: no one should be excluded for geographical reasons. "We want to encourage more people to become self-employed – regardless of age, gender, or professional background," the organizers stated.
Dongmyung University Professor Receives Minister of SMEs and Startups Commendation for Contributions to Entrepreneurship Promotion
Asia Business Daily
South Korea
Dongmyung University announced that Professor No Sungyeo from the Department of Entrepreneurship received the Minister of SMEs and Startups Commendation at the "2025 Awards for the Promotion and Diffusion of Entrepreneurship." Professor No was recognized for her contributions to expanding the foundation of local entrepreneurship education and establishing a university-centered startup ecosystem, and was named a recipient at the opening ceremony of "GEW KOREA 2025 Global Entrepreneurship Week Korea Event," held in Seoul.
Global Entrepreneurship Week Concludes in Damascus with Focus on Startups
Syrian Arab News Agency
Syria
Activities marking Syria’s first government-backed participation in Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) concluded in Damascus on Sunday, ending a program that ran since Tuesday under the slogan “Together We Build.” The event was organized in cooperation between the Ministry of Communications and Technology and Startup Syria. Communications Minister Abdul Salam Haykal said in a speech during the closing event in Damascus that Global Entrepreneurship Week offered a genuine opportunity for the world to reconnect with Syria and for Syrian entrepreneurs to advance their projects, strengthen the startup sector and benefit from the expertise of visiting specialists, as well as empowering young people to enter the labor market.
Manchester Students Unite to Tackle Climate Solutions
The University of Manchester
United Kingdom
To celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week 2025, students from The University of Manchester and Manchester Metropolitan University came together for the Greater Manchester Student Hackathon: Innovating for a Greener Future. A one-day challenge designed to inspire practical, scalable solutions that support the city’s climate and sustainability ambitions.
Innov Tech Hackathon Marks New Milestone in Algeria’s Digital Transformation
Dzair Tube
Algeria
Algeria’s accelerating march toward a knowledge-based, innovation-driven economy took a decisive step forward on Sunday with the closing ceremony of the national “Innov Tech” hackathon, jointly presided over by Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Kamel Baddari and Minister of Knowledge Economy, Startups and Micro-enterprises Noureddine Ouadah. Dedicated to advanced 5G applications and emerging technologies, the three-day competition unfolded in a dynamic atmosphere that reflected the state’s growing ambition to transform universities from traditional centers of instruction into productive hubs of technological innovation.
Global Entrepreneurship: An Opportunity for Entrepreneurs from Jujuy
Pagina Central
Argentina
The Minister of Economic Development and Production, Juan Carlos Abud, highlighted the sustained growth of the local entrepreneurial network. He emphasized that the province has valuable human capital and that it is essential to continue generating training, financing, and technical assistance tools to support its expansion. “Jujuy has many entrepreneurs, and we must offer them opportunities to continue growing. Our commitment is to maintain and expand all the policies that boost the provincial economy,” Abud stated, while also announcing that they are working on a ten-year plan to promote a qualitative leap in productive development.
GEN Nigeria, Others Advocate Adoption of AI by Local Enterprises
The Guardian
Nigeria
Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN Nigeria), in collaboration with Fidelity Bank Plc and other organisations, has encouraged young entrepreneurs from Nigeria to adopt Artificial Intelligence (AI) in their businesses. The call was made during the Youth Entrepreneurship Dialogue, themed: ‘Building the future with AI: technology, talent, and transformation entrepreneurship’ held during the 2025 Global Entrepreneurship Week in Lagos, and powered by GEN Nigeria.
Entrepreneurship Hack Night with Luiza Avetisyan
AUA Newsroom
Armenia
As part of Global Entrepreneurship Week 2025, the American University of Armenia is featuring a special Hack Night with Luiza Avetisyan, co-founder & CEO of staff.am, Armenia’s leading career ecosystem, transforming how people find jobs and how employers attract talent. Avetisyan will go behind the scenes of building staff.am from zero to 5,000+ customers, sharing lessons on growth, leadership, and resilience in Armenia’s fast-evolving tech landscape.
125 Young Innovators Join SNE in Al-Sulaymaniyah
Shafaq News
Iraq (Kurdistan Region)
The National Entrepreneurship Expo (SNE) kicked off on Saturday in Al-Sulaymaniyah in Iraqi Kurdistan as part of Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW). The expo is part of a program led by Iraq’s Higher Council for Youth Affairs, with direct support from Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, adding that 125 young entrepreneurs completed training and preparation to present their projects to companies and potential investors.
Tamkeen Event Highlights Bahraini Scaleup Growth + Regional Expansion
Bahrain Week
Bahrain
The Labour Fund (Tamkeen) hosted a distinguished event attended by His Excellency Mr. Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro, Minister of Industry and Commerce, Her Excellency Ms. Maha Abdulhameed Mofeez, Chief Executive of Tamkeen and Ms. Dalal Al Ghais, Chief Executive of the Bahrain Development Bank Group. The event, which showcased the growth and expansion journey of successful Bahraini enterprises, reflects one of the main collaborative initiatives between Tamkeen, the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, the Bahrain Economic Development Board and the Bahrain Development Bank Group and StartUp Bahrain.
Scaling a Health Startup in Ethiopia: The Story of Medanit
Shega Weekly
Ethiopia
Within two years, Medanit has grown to serve around 38,000 patients, facilitated 18,200 telemedicine consultations, delivered over 2,000 prescriptions, and completed more than 450 bookings. This growth reflects a broader trend across Africa, where digital health platforms are expanding access to care despite persistent challenges such as infrastructure gaps and funding shortages. The founder was awarded at the Global Entrepreneurship Week 2025 for Promising “Entrepreneur of the Year.”
IBA-CED Celebrates GEW 2025
Business Recorder
Pakistan
Innovation, ambition, and collaboration took centre stage as the IBA Centre for Entrepreneurial Development (IBA-CED) marked Global Entrepreneurship Week 2025 with a series of dynamic events celebrating Pakistan’s young innovators. The festivities kicked off with a reverse-pitching session led by Muhammad Ali Taufiq, VP Investments at Fatima Gobi Ventures. Flipping the traditional startup pitch model, Taufiq introduced founders to the investor mindset, emphasizing that vision, market understanding, and team conviction are as important as product ideas — showing that investors ultimately back people with insight and passion.
Shepreneur Africa Hosts Business Seminar for Future Leaders at FGC Ijanikin
The Niche
Nigeria
Shepreneur Africa Award, a trademark of Kreative Arts Foundation For Community Engagement, recently hosted a dynamic and engaging seminar, SHE 4 Entrepreneurial Seminar, at Federal Government College Ijanikin Lagos, as part of Global Entrepreneurship Week celebrations. The seminar featured insightful sessions by esteemed facilitators, including Abirero Ighodo, who spoke on “The Mindset of a Future Entrepreneur,” and Amb. Willie Workman Oga, Executive Director of Shepreneur Africa Award, who shared expertise on “Self Esteem As an Entrepreneur.”
Just Funded: AltCap Your Biz Cycles Trio of Winners from KC’s Diverse Hospitality Scene
Startland News
Kansas City
Persistence pays off, said Ruben Alonso, celebrating a decade of the AltCap Your Biz Pitch Competition and its role as an energy boost for Kansas City small businesses. The latest winning founders walked away with $60,000 in checks Wednesday at Union Station. Two of this year’s top three winners were returning finalists, the AltCap CEO said, bringing sharper pitches, refined strategies, and fresh momentum to the stage. Judges took notice, rewarding not just strong ideas, but founder growth, he added.
FNB Support Propels Entrepreneur of the Year Award Champion
Eswatini Positive News
Eswatini
Entrepreneur of the Year Awards 2025 overall national winner, Duncan Dlamini, has praised FNB Swatting for the financial and operational support that helped transform his business at a critical time. Dlamini received the top national honor and drove away with a brand new Toyota Hilux single cab valued at E600,000, sponsored by FNB Eswatini, during the awards ceremony during Global Entrepreneurship Week graced by His Majesty King Mswati III.
Befriend Banks: Ocici Advises Entrepreneurs
New Vision
Uganda
Banks are a good ally for any entrepreneur who is trying to create a presence in the market, Charles Ocici, Enterprise Uganda's Director General, has said. He was speaking to investors, industry leaders, and fellow entrepreneurs during the annual Pakasa Forum being held at the Enterprise Uganda Training Centre in Butabika.
Thaksin University – GEN Thailand Join Forces to Inspire New Generation of Entrepreneurs
Manager Online
Thailand
Thaksin University, Songkhla Campus, in collaboration with Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN) Thailand, organized a major event on the occasion of Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) 2025 to promote entrepreneurial skills for students in the South and provide a platform for youths to meet more than 1,000 real entrepreneurs in modern industries, along with a regional pitching stage. On November 20th, Thaksin University, Songkhla Campus, in the morning session: TSU Premier Pitch Championship 2025. The event kicked off with the TSU Premier Pitch Championship 2025 final round, where 15 finalists were selected to present their “business ideas ready to be developed into real innovations” in front of a panel of judges from the business and education sectors.
DAY FOUR
Global Entreprenreurship Week: Tax Compliance as Game-Changer for SMEs
New Vision
Uganda
At the ongoing Global Entrepreneurship Week in Butabika, a simple but powerful message cut through the lively discussions, exhibitions and business clinics: tax compliance is not a punishment – it is a pathway to growth. Participants listened with a mix of surprise and awakening as officials from the Uganda Revenue Authority, Uganda Registration Services Bureau and tax experts from Ernst & Young dismantled long-held fears around tax payment, replacing them with a persuasive case for compliance as a business advantage. According to Hafsa Seguya from URA, many entrepreneurs mistakenly view tax institutions as obstacles. In reality, she said, government agencies are modernizing rapidly, simplifying processes and making support easily accessible.
AWE Summit marks Global Entrepreneurship Week with Road to Recovery Focus
Jamaica Observer
Jamaica
In celebration of Global Entrepreneurship Week, the Youth-For-Development Network (YFDN), in partnership with the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE), is hosting a summit amplifying resilience, recovery, and economic empowerment for women-led enterprises across Jamaica. The summit is especially timely following the passage of Hurricane Melissa, which devastated several communities, with women entrepreneurs and families in Hanover among the hardest hit.
Go Succeed and Young Enterprise NI Inspire ‘Future Founders’ during Global Entrepreneurship Week
Derry Now
United Kingdom
Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens, Councillor Oliver McMullan, has joined students from NRC’s Causeway Campus at the Go Succeed Future Founders Innovation Camp, delivered by Young Enterprise NI during Global Entrepreneurship Week. The event was part of the Go Succeed Future Founders Programme, being delivered in partnership as a three-part series, in all 11 councils throughout Northern Ireland.
Global Entrepreneurship Week: Minister of Industry Delivers Speech of Honor
Myanmar TV
Myanmar
The event celebrating Global Entrepreneurship Week 2025 and Women Entrepreneurship Day under the leadership of the Myanmar Women Entrepreneurs Association (MWEA), was held at the Sedona Hotel in Yankin Township, Yangon Region. The event was held under the theme "Together We Build: Invest in Her". Union Minister for Industry Dr. Charlie Than delivered the speech of honor.
Hult Prize at CU marks Global Entrepreneurship Week with Weeklong Events
The Business Standard
Bangladesh
Hult Prize at the University of Chittagong marked Global Entrepreneurship Week with a seven-day programme featuring an online podcast series, a seminar, and a two-day Entrepreneurs' Fair showcasing student-led innovation, leadership, and enterprise development. The fair was inaugurated through a ribbon-cutting ceremony by University of Chittagong Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Dr Mohammad Shamim Uddin Khan.
Global Entrepreneurship Week: Building Together for Tomorrow
Business Report
South Africa
Every year, Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) invites us to pause and reflect on the ecosystem we are collectively building. It’s easy to get caught up in programmes, reports, and events, but GEW challenges us to ask a deeper question: Are we truly creating a world where entrepreneurs can thrive? This year’s theme, Together We Build, couldn’t be more timely. The momentum leading up to GEW in both Cape Town and Johannesburg showed just how much building has already begun.
Activities During Entrepreneurship Week Aimed Inspiring Collective Growth
Dominica News Online
Dominica
Global Entrepreneurship Week, celebrated between November 17-23, is promoted by the Youth Business International (YBI) network of which the Dominica Youth Business Trust (DYBT) is a member. OMS Administrator at the DYBT Dian Laronde said the DYBT has embarked on a number of activities to mark this occasion.
Uganda Celebrates Global Entrepreneurship Week
New Vision
Uganda
Global Entrepreneurship Week Uganda 2025 unfolded in Butabika to celebrate the resilient spirit that drives Uganda’s enterprise community. Enterprise Uganda has hosted the forum for 17 consecutive years, nurturing business-minded citizens and strengthening the country’s entrepreneurship ecosystem. According to Enterprise Uganda Managing Director Mary Odongo, this year’s edition is backed by 100 partners, each running physical or virtual activities across public and private institutions. Minister of State for Investment and Privatisation, Evelyn Anite, delivered encouraging news for small-scale entreprises.
Shoprite Next Capital Opens Doors for Local Entrepreneurs During Global Entrepreneurship Week
Independent Online (IOL)
South Africa
As South Africa commemorated Global Entrepreneurship Week, Shoprite placed a spotlight on the small businesses that have flourished through its Next Capital programme. Their stories reveal the power of meaningful support and market access in turning local ideas into national success.
DAY THREE
Toast Awards $150,000 to Restaurant 'Changemakers' Fighting Local Food Insecurity
The Globe and Mail
Canada
Toast announced the 15 grant recipients of the Toast Changemakers Program, an initiative celebrating restaurants across the United States who have built exemplary programs and initiatives to address food insecurity in their communities. The Toast Changemakers Program launched in September 2025 as part of Toast’s $5 million, five-year global commitment to combating food insecurity. Open to any eligible restaurant or food service business in the United States addressing food insecurity and hunger relief, over 800 applications were submitted, and the grant recipients were selected through a rigorous review process in collaboration with program partners Hello Alice and Global Entrepreneurship Network.
Ministry of SMEs and Startups Hosts GEW Korea + Honors 62 Young Entrepreneurs
Chosunbiz
South Korea
The Ministry of SMEs and Startups hosts the 2025 Global Entrepreneurship Week Korea campaign to bring together entrepreneurship-related activities from the year to share outcomes and seek ways to advance Korea’s entrepreneurship. At the opening ceremony, commendations were presented to meritorious individuals, including young startup founders who contributed to spreading entrepreneurship over the past year, and a keynote speech by Chair Han Jeong-hwa.
Cambodian Entrepreneurship Day 2025 Opens with Focus on Resilience, Confidence + Long-term Economic Sovereignty
Cambodia Investment Review
Cambodia
Cambodia Entrepreneurship Day 2025 commenced in Phnom Penh with a clear message: entrepreneurs are increasingly viewed as the backbone of national market stability and the key to restoring business confidence amid shifting economic conditions. Held under the theme “Vision 2030: Invest for the Future,” the event was co-organized by the Young Entrepreneurs Association of Cambodia (YEAC) and GEN Cambodia, part of the Global Entrepreneurship Network, bringing together around 300 founders, investors and policymakers to assess Cambodia’s next chapter of economic transformation.
Number of Women Starting Businesses at Record High with Major Growth in Female Founders Over 50
SME Web (Publications UK)
United Kingdom
Women’s early-stage entrepreneurial activity is now 9.2% of the UK’s adult population, the highest level ever recorded, and there has been a big growth in the number of self-employed females over 50, new research reveals. Launched to coincide with Women’s Enterprise Day as part of Global Entrepreneurship Week, the report by Prowess: Women in Business said the proportion of females launching their own venture is up from 5.7% of adult population in 2015, while women aged over 50 are one of the fastest-growing group of entrepreneurs, accounting for one in four female business owners.
600 Young Entrepreneurs, SME Owners Showcase Experiences in GEW Celebration
Jordan News Agency
Jordan
The Ministry of Youth on Wednesday held an entrepreneurship forum to mark Global Entrepreneurship Week. The event saw the participation of over 600 young entrepreneurs and owners of small and medium-sized enterprises. During the inauguration ceremony, Minister of Youth Dr. Raed Adwan, in the presence of Minister of Labor Dr. Khaled Bakkar, said the week presents a "significant" opportunity to celebrate ambitious youth ideas and projects.
CTC Celebrates GEW 2025 with National Programming through its Network of Community Radios
De Último Minuto
Dominican Republic
During Global Entrepreneurship Week, the Community Technology Centers will develop a special program through its network of community radio stations and with live streaming on its YouTube channel, which includes specialized interviews with prominent experts from the Dominican entrepreneurial ecosystem, who will share trends, tools, and strategic insights to promote sustainable businesses. Isidro Torres, Director of CTC, highlighted that GEW represents an opportunity to democratize access to entrepreneurial knowledge.
Shop for a Good Cause: Market Features 21 Low-income Vancouver Artists
Business in Vancouver
Canada
Your next shopping experience could be part of a life-changing story for locals facing barriers to employment. Employ to Empower is hosting its signature Make Change Market at the Heritage Hall in Vancouver on Thursday. You can browse 21 inspiring low-income entrepreneurs at the event, which takes place during Global Entrepreneurship Week and serves "as a platform to celebrate the power of community, collaboration and entrepreneurship."
Minister Hayward Opens Global Entrepreneurship Week in Bermuda
Bernews
Bermuda
Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward delivered opening remarks at the 3rd Annual Wave of Opportunity Pitch Competition, officially launching Global Entrepreneurship Week Bermuda 2025. In his remarks, Minister Hayward highlighted the significance of Global Entrepreneurship Week, “Here in Bermuda, we begin the week by spotlighting those who are taking bold ideas and turning them into businesses,” he said. “This competition exemplifies the values at the heart of our Economic Development Strategy—strengthening small business development, increasing access to capital, and fostering an environment where Bermudian entrepreneurs can build, grow, and thrive.”
Female Founders Forced to Take on Second Jobs as Economic Pressures Mount
SME Magazine
United Kingdom
Two in five women founders say running a business in 2025 has been tougher than last year, according to the study by everywoman and Tide, with over half working longer hours. The report, released during Global Entrepreneurship Week, shows a challenging year for women-led enterprises, with the most common setbacks being falling consumer spending, inflation, and political uncertainty.
Young Generation to Build Entrepreneur-friendly Bangladesh
BSS News (Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha)
Bangladesh
Primary and Mass Education Ministry Adviser Professor Dr. Bidhan Ranjan Roy Podder has expressed confidence that the youth will lead the future and transform Bangladesh into an entrepreneur-friendly nation. “Despite existing obstacles and various weaknesses that hinder the creation of an entrepreneur-friendly environment, the young generation has the potential to change the scenario,” he said. He was addressing the GEW Bangladesh celebration at Daffodil Plaza in Sobhanbagh, Dhanmondi in the capital.
Catalyzing Northern Nigeria's Renaissance: A Unified Platform for Enterprise + Cultural Wealth
Naijapreneur
Nigeria
The economic landscape of Northern Nigeria is poised for a significant transformation with the imminent launch of a landmark regional initiative focused on galvanizing indigenous enterprise, celebrating rich cultural heritage, and fostering innovation. This ambitious, simultaneous multi-state event is being organized to coincide with the internationally recognized Global Entrepreneurship Week 2025.
Enterprise Uganda, Hamilton Telecom Partner to Launch AgroNet Digital Platform for Farmers
Nile Post
Uganda
Farmers across the country are set to benefit from a new wave of digital agricultural services following the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Enterprise Uganda and Hamilton Telecom. The agreement paves the way for the rollout of AgroNet, a digital platform designed to boost farm productivity, expand market access, and strengthen resilience across the agricultural value chain. Their first joint activity will take place during GEW Uganda.
GEW RD 2025: Patricia Acosta on What Entrepreneurship Week Must Mean Now
Dominican Today
Dominican Republic
When I wrote “The Entrepreneurship Week That Forgot Entrepreneurs,” the intention wasn’t provocation. It was clarity. Clarity about a growing tension in the Dominican innovation ecosystem — a tension between the purpose of Global Entrepreneurship Week, the execution that surrounded it and its impact for Dominican Founders and Dominican Startups. But the most important response came from the one person responsible for shepherding GEW RD into 2026: Patricia Acosta, the official GEW Country Host for the Dominican Republic.
DAY TWO
Shanghai Starts Turning Fuxing Island into Tech + Startup Hub
City News Service
China
Shanghai has launched an ambitious initiative to transform Fuxing Island into a hub for technology and entrepreneurship. This announcement was made on Tuesday during the Fuxing Island Sci-Tech Innovation Incubation Conference, marking the official opening of the Fuxing Island Innovation & Incubation Hub. The first Fuxing Island incubation conference welcomed over 300 guests from incubators, research institutions, and investment firms. It also marked the commencement of the 19th Global Entrepreneurship Week China on the island.
Minister Udeh Set to Inspire Students as COUCH 2025 Finalists Converge in Abuja
Digital Times
Nigeria
Nigeria’s innovation ecosystem takes centre stage on 20 November 2025, as the top 10 student-led innovation teams from tertiary institutions across the country gather at the National Universities Commission (NUC) Secretariat, Abuja, for the grand finale of the Coderina University Challenge (COUCH), a flagship programme of the Coderina Education and Technology Foundation supported by the NUC. Dr. Kingsley Tochukwu Udeh, the Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, is expected to challenge the finalists to see innovation as a national duty, one capable of catalyzing economic resilience, industrialization, and global competitiveness.
Global Entrepreneurship Week Begins at Jeddah Chamber
Ajel News
Saudi Arabia
The Global Entrepreneurship Week kicked off yesterday at the Jeddah Chamber, attracting a large turnout of entrepreneurs, investors, and experts, alongside the participation of organizations supporting innovation and youth empowerment. The first day’s sessions focused on innovative financing for entrepreneurs and underscored how innovation drives projects that improve the quality of life.
Industry Ministry Launches National Innovation Strategy 2025-2035
BizBahrain
Bahrain
The Ministry of Industry and Commerce has launched the National Innovation Strategy (2025–2035) during Global Entrepreneurship Week at the American University of Bahrain (AUBH). The launch took place in the presence of Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro, Minister of Industry and Commerce, alongside key national partners from the public, private, and academic sectors, including the Ministry of Finance and National Economy, the Ministry of Sustainable Development, the Ministry of Information, the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Youth Affairs, the Higher Education Council, the Economic Development Board (EDB), Tamkeen, the University of Bahrain, and the Information & eGovernment Authority.
Wave of Opportunity Turns Pitches into Investment
Royal Gazette
Bermuda
Nine Bermudian entrepreneurs— some barely out of high school, others deep into second careers — stood under the lights and pitched ideas they believed could change lives, shift industries or simply fill a gap on Monday night. By the end of the evening, every single one of them walked away from the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club with funding. The third annual Wave of Opportunity Pitch Competition, held as part of Global Entrepreneurship Week, drew a sold-out crowd of 212 and more than 900 livestream viewers.
Ibrahimaj: Innovation + Entrepreneurship Drive Economic Growth
Radio Televizioni Shqiptar
Albania
At the opening ceremony of Global Entrepreneurship Week in Albania, Minister of Economy and Innovation Delina Ibrahimaj said that the country is making important steps to strengthen innovation and entrepreneurship. She described these sectors as pillars of the country’s economic development while noting progress over the past three years with a steady increase in entrepreneurship events. This year, GEW Albania includes 63 activities in five cities. Swedish Ambassador Nikas Strom was also present.
Theory of Change Workshop Hosted in The Gambia by Belgian Agency for International Cooperation
The Standard Newspaper
The Gambia
Enabel, the Belgian agency for international cooperation, in partnership with Gambia's Ministry of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration and Employment celebrated Global Entrepreneurship Week 2025 by hosting a Theory of Change Workshop for its EU funded Boosting Gambian Talents Project. Speaking at the opening ceremony, the permanent secretary Ministry of Trade, Abdoulie Jallow, described the ‘Boosting Gambian Talents’ project as an initiative that speaks directly to Gambia’s national priorities for inclusive growth, job creation, entrepreneurship development and sustainable migration governance.
11th Rowad Entrepreneurship Conference to Foster Innovation, Creative Thinking
Gulf Times
Qatar
Qatar Development Bank (QDB) kicked off Monday the 11th edition of the ‘Rowad Entrepreneurship Conference’ in collaboration with the Young Entrepreneurs Club. His Excellency the Minister of Commerce and Industry Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal al-Thani led the opening ceremony of the conference, which carries the theme ‘Beyond Boundaries: Scaling, Sustaining, and Succeeding’. The event is held under the patronage of His Excellency the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim al-Thani.
Student Startups at uOttawa: Assistive Robotics Co-designed by People with Limited Mobility
uOttawa News
Canada
Global Entrepreneurship Week is the perfect time to highlight emerging student startups supported by the University of Ottawa’s experiential learning and entrepreneurship ecosystem. So, here’s yet another example of students who are driving innovation, and details about how you can take your first startup steps. Sielo Robotics first developed a robotic arm to help motorized wheelchair users perform daily tasks as part of uOttawa’s Faculty of Engineering GNG2102 engineering design course, in which students co-design solutions that will make a difference for people who face accessibility challenges.
Will Ghana's 2026 Budget Finally Deliver Jobs Our Youth Can Live On?
Ghana News
Ghana
As Ghana joins over 200 countries worldwide this week in celebrating Global Entrepreneurship Week (November 17-23, 2025), the timing couldn’t be more critical. While the world spotlights innovation, job creation, and youth-led enterprise, Ghana faces a moment of truth: Can we turn entrepreneurial ambition into actual opportunity? Every morning, thousands of young Ghanaians wake up with degrees in hand and nowhere to go. They’ve done everything right—finished school, earned certificates, mastered skills—yet opportunity remains frustratingly out of reach.
Daffodil International University Inaugurates National Segment of Global Entrepreneurship Week 2025
Prothomalo
Bangladesh
Daffodil International University (DIU), in partnership with the Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN) Bangladesh, inaugurated the National Segment of Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) 2025 in Dhaka. Professor Bidhan Ranjan Roy Poddar, Chief Guest and Advisor to the Ministry of Primary and Mass Education, emphasized the importance of early education in building an entrepreneurial foundation. "Our goal is to create a mental foundation from the primary level, where children learn to transform their creative ideas into initiatives that are productive for society," he stated. "This summit is a vital platform for nurturing that mindset and ensuring our youth are prepared to solve real-world problems."
Minister Says GEW Dominica "Reflects the Government’s Strong Commitment to Fostering Entrepreneurship"
WICE/Q95 FM Radio
Dominica
The Dominica Youth Business Trust (DYBT), in partnership with Prince’s Youth Business International, has announced the start of Global Entrepreneurship Week in Dominica, scheduled for November 17–23, 2025. Minister of State for Culture, Youth, Sports & Community Development, Oscar George, noted that this initiative reflects the Government’s strong commitment to fostering entrepreneurship and supporting young innovators.
Why Small Businesses in T&T Need a Stronger Village to Thrive
Trinidad Express
Trinidad & Tobago
Small and micro-businesses are the heartbeat of Trinidad and Tobago. This year’s Global Entrepreneurship Week theme, “Together We Build,” offers us an opportunity to reimagine what entrepreneurship in Trinidad and Tobago could look like if we strengthened the village around the people who keep our economy alive.
Negoshi Pikina Delegation Visits Governor Ahead of Global Entrepreneurship Week
Curacao Chronicle
Curacao
On Monday, 17 November 2025, a delegation from Fundashon Negoshi Pikina paid a courtesy visit to the Governor of Curaçao, His Excellency Mauritsz de Kort, in connection with their upcoming participation in Global Entrepreneurship Week 2025. During the meeting, the delegation also presented the foundation’s work and its impact on the Curaçaoan community.
Go Succeed Powers Up 2,500 New Businesses and Over 3,500 New Jobs
Business Eye
United Kingdom
Around 2,500 new businesses creating over 3,500 jobs have taken off in Northern Ireland over the last two years thanks to the region’s free business support service, Go Succeed, underscoring the strength of entrepreneurship in the region and the need for region-wide support. The official figures were revealed by Go Succeed, which is funded by the UK Government and all 11 local councils, at a special event in Parliament Buildings to mark Global Entrepreneurship Week.
Endava Launches Dava.Rise to Accelerate Enterprise Innovation
Tech It Up: Middle East
United Kingdom
Endava has announced the launch of Dava.Rise, a new programme designed to connect high-potential scale-ups with global enterprises seeking to accelerate innovation. Dava.Rise bridges the gap between enterprise demand for rapid innovation and the solutions emerging from today’s scale-up ecosystem – identifying key challenges and trends faced by enterprises and matching them with pioneering scale-ups. Launched in London with Global Entrepreneurship Week, the first cohort will have a strong UK-focus and is expected to expand globally in 2026.
EmpoweringHER 2025 Shines Bright at Inanda
SA Music News
South Africa
EmpoweringHER 2025 Shines Bright at Inanda, hosted by the Nomzamo Lighthouse Foundation in partnership with the Hollywood Foundation, celebrated fifty women who have made remarkable strides in leadership, innovation, and impact across industries. "As Global Entrepreneurship Week launches, our winners will step into that global spotlight, not as aspirants, but as proven leaders," said Vuyi Ngobese, from the Hollywood Foundation.
BVI Chamber of Commerce Celebrates Global Entrepreneurship Week 2025
Virgin Islands News Online
British Virgin Islands
This year, the Chamber has decided to recognise three dynamic female entrepreneurs as part of the GEW celebration on Women’s Entrepreneurship Day, Wednesday, 19 November 2025. Chairman of the BVI Chamber of Commerce, Shaina Smith-Archer, shared: “The entrepreneurial spirit of the Virgin Islands is second to none. From every corner of our community, you will find vision, determination and creativity, people who seize opportunities, build businesses, and strengthen our economy. GEW gives us a platform to honour that spirit and to inspire the next generation to pursue their entrepreneurial dreams.”
Inaugural Walk to Feature York City Small Business Owners
York Dispatch
United Kingdom
A new event will celebrate York City's community of small businesses. Downtown Inc. and the BLOOM Business Empowerment Center will host the inaugural Downtown York Small Business Showcase Walk on Wednesday. It's part of this year's Global Entrepreneurship Week, which is being recognized from Monday through Sunday. Four unique businesses and their owners will be highlighted on the tour.
Togo Opens Global Entrepreneurship Week With Push for Inclusive Growth
Togo First
Togo
Togo opened its 15th edition of the Global Entrepreneurship Week during an inaugural press conference in Lomé. GEN-Togo, the Agency for the Development of Very Small and Medium Enterprises (ADTPME) and ON-IJD co-organise the event with support from the European Union and German cooperation agency GIZ. The partnership aims to strengthen national entrepreneurship infrastructure.
Celebrating Mac Eng Innovators for Entrepreneurship Week
McMaster University Engineering
Canada
In recognition of Global Entrepreneurship Week, we’re celebrating the McMaster Engineering students, alumni and faculty who are engineering a brighter future and with impactful innovation. Explore stories behind the brightest minds in engineering who are making a real-world impact in their communities, across the country and around the globe.
Teesside University Backs Indie Games Studio, Dink, with Investment to Launch New Title
Teesside University
United Kingdom
Teesside University’s commercial arm, TU Enterprise and Innovation Ltd, has announced a strategic investment in Dink, an award-winning indie games studio born in Middlesbrough and supported by the University’s own incubator programme. The funding will support the development and launch of Dink’s highly anticipated unannounced new title. Coinciding with Global Entrepreneurship Week, Dink is among the growing number of businesses to benefit from the University’s entrepreneurial support.
Kholeka Khoza Turns Film Craft into a Model for Creative Enterprise
Daily Investor
South Africa
As South Africa marks Global Entrepreneurship Week, the engines of enterprise are turning in some of its least-expected but most vital terrains – the creative industries. With the country’s youth unemployment hovering near 46% and total real formal job creation stalling, entrepreneurship is increasingly less an option and more a necessity. Against this backdrop, the journey of Kholeka “Koko” Khoza stands out not just as a creative success, but as a blueprint for how narrative‑driven enterprise can forge new paths.
Middlesex Ranked Outer London's Top University for Startups, as Global Entrepreneurship Week Programme Begins
Middlesex University
United Kingdom
MDX has a lively enterprise culture, with Novuna Business Cash Flow, previously Hitachi Capital Invoice Finance, rating it the fifteenth best UK university for start-ups, and most entrepreneurial in outer London, in its annual rankings. MDX alumni include first series of The Apprentice winner and now aide to Lord Sugar on the show, Tim Campbell; the co-creator of the original viral Dubai Chocolate, FIX Dessert Chocolatier’s Sarah Hamouda; and Kentish Town-based cult menswear label founder, Martine Rose. This week, a full programme of events, including a lightning fast business pitch competition, and a drop-in with one stop shop support service Grow London Local marks Global Entrepreneurship Week at MDX.
Minister Desaubin on the Occasion of Global Entrepreneurship Week 2025: Entrepreneurs shaping Economic Transformation
Seychelles Nation
Seychelles
Minister Geralda Desaubin: “As we celebrate this year’s Global Entrepreneurship Week, I wish to extend best wishes to all entrepreneurs across Seychelles. This year’s theme, ‘Entrepreneurs Shaping Economic Transformation’, reminds us of the vital role that our innovators and business leaders play in driving sustainable growth and creating opportunities for our people."
10 Waterloo Entrepreneurs to Watch
University of Waterloo News
Canada
As Global Entrepreneurship Week 2025 begins, we’re spotlighting 10 standout entrepreneurs from the University of Waterloo — students and alumni who are challenging norms, redefining industries and building a better future. These innovators are not only making waves in their respective fields but are also setting the pace for what’s next for society, health, technology, the economy and sustainability.
UCA Joins Global Entrepreneurship Week to Promote Entrepreneurial Culture
University of Cadiz
Spain
The University of Cádiz is once again joining Global Entrepreneurship Week to promote creativity, innovation and entrepreneurial culture among the university community and the wider public. This will be the twelfth consecutive edition in which UCA takes part in this global event. José Manuel Sánchez, UCA’s Director General for Entrepreneurship, emphasised that “for UCAEmprende, this week is not just a training programme but a statement of intent. UCA reaffirms its role as a key socioeconomic driver, encouraging students, academic staff, researchers and companies within the province’s entrepreneurial ecosystem to move from idea to action and strengthen collaborative ties. Our goal this year is clear: to generate the connections and mindset needed to face the challenges of the future.”
Entrepreneurship Forum in Salalah Highlights Freelance Culture, Empowering Entrepreneurs
Oman Daily Gazette
Oman
The Global Entrepreneurship Week Forum, organized by the Directorate of Small and Medium Enterprises Development in Salalah, Dhofar Governorate, aimed to spread the culture of freelance work and enhance the entrepreneurship environment. According to Oman News Agency, the forum, which lasted for five days, culminates the efforts of the Entrepreneurship Caravan that toured the governorate’s Wilayats.
DAY ONE
Sri Lanka Launches GEW 2025 with National Unity and Entrepreneurial Spirit
Sri Lanka
Daily FT
Sri Lanka officially launched Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) 2025 under the patronage of Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya. Supporting the entrepreneurial spirit around the nation, parallel launch events were simultaneously held throughout all nine provinces, within the first two hours of the Colombo ceremony, including the Prime Minister’s keynote address, live streamed to all provincial venues, guaranteeing inclusive participation from every corner of Sri Lanka. GEN Ambassador Suresh de Mel was joined by Digital Economy Deputy Minister Eng. Eranga Weeraratne and Chief Advisor to the President on Digital Economy and ICTA Chairman Dr. Hans Wijayasuriya.
GEW Ethiopia 2025 Kicks Off Amid Historic Global Recognition
Ethiopia
Fana Medi Corporation
Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) Ethiopia 2025 officially kicked off today, convening high-level government officials, ministers, business leaders, innovation hubs, and stakeholders from across the country and the region. The week-long event aims to strengthen Ethiopia’s entrepreneurial ecosystem through training programs, conferences, experience-sharing forums, networking sessions, and policy dialogues. This year’s GEW comes amid Ethiopia’s historic recognition as the world’s most active country in entrepreneurship events, according to the Global Entrepreneurship Network, which recorded 4,429 officially registered activities across the country.
Jordan Marks Global Entrepreneurship Week with Showcase of Agricultural Innovation
Jordan
Jordan News Agency (Petra)
The National Agricultural Research Center (NCAR) held an Agricultural Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fair as part of its celebrations for Global Entrepreneurship Week, gathering national institutions alongside researchers and experts from the agricultural sector.
Pristina + Kosovo Host Global Entrepreneurship Week for 13th Year
Kosovo
Telegrafi
GEW Kosovo, officially hosted by the Innovation Centre Kosovo (ICK), features over 30 activities and 25 participating organizations and companies. The opening ceremony of #GEW2025 was organized in Pristina, under the leadership of the Mayor of Pristina, Perparim Rama and Innovation Center Kosovo. GEW 2025 is supported by TEB ShA, Coca-Cola HBC Kosova, and the British Council. Telegrafi.com is a media sponsor of #GEW2025.
Ethiopia Has Conducive Legal System to Promote Entrepreneurship, Says Minister of Labor + Skills
Ethiopia
Ethiopian News Agency (Addis Ababa)
The reformist government of Ethiopia has created an opening for private businesses to be creative, promoting entrepreneurship all over Ethiopia, Africa, and beyond, Minister of Labor and Skills Muferiat Kamil stated. The minister made the remarks while launching Global Entrepreneurship Week under the theme 'Together We Build'. The event was co-organized by the ministry, the Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI) and MasterCard Foundation.
Pakasa Forum to Climax Global Entrepreneurship Week
Uganda
New Vision
Following the recent partnership between Vision Group and Enterprise Uganda, the official host organization of GEW Uganda, the 2025 Pakasa Forum serves as the climax for the country’s Global Entrepreneurship Week campaign. The forum, held at Enterprise Uganda’s newly constructed multi-billion shilling training facility in Luzira, is under the them Opportunities and Ideas for Growing Businesses.
Cameroon Set for Global Entrepreneurship Week as SME Sector Takes Center Stage
Cameroon
Business in Cameroon
Cameroon’s entrepreneurial scene is set to ignite as the country prepares to host Global Entrepreneurship Week in Yauounde with nationwide activities planned under the coordination of the Ministry of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises, Social Economy and Handicrafts (MINPMEESA). Minister Achille Bassilekin III will preside over the launch and closing ceremonies on 18 and 21 November.
Entrepreneurship Week Kicks Off with Community Giveaway
Bermuda
The Royal Gazette
The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation will launch Global Entrepreneurship Week Bermuda 2025 with a community giveaway at its Church Street headquarters. BEDC is partnering with local and international organisations to bring global and homegrown voices to the island, including Pinky Cole, founder and chief executive of Slutty Vegan, and Mack Wilds, actor and entrepreneur. Both will take part in headline sessions alongside Bermudian entrepreneurs sharing their own paths to building and scaling businesses.
Global Entrepreneurship Week to Showcase Latest Developments
Bahrain
Gulf Daily News
The Labour Fund (Tamkeen) announced the launch of the Global Entrepreneurship Week 2025 in Bahrain. The week features a diverse lineup of events and activities designed to showcase the latest developments in the field of entrepreneurship worldwide and to host a distinguished group of experts, specialists and inspiring entrepreneurs.