The Global Entrepreneurship Network has operations and partner programs in more than 160 countries -- working throughout the year to help millions of people unleash their ideas and grow their startups. Through Compass Points, we spotlight some of the amazing things that are happening throughout GEN on every continent.
With Global Entrepreneurship Week on the horizon, more of these stories will take a look at GEW events and 'global picks' like the Creative Business Cup, Get in the Ring, Future Agro Challenge and more. Below is a look at a handful of recent points:
- 'Own the Podium' Shouldn't Be Reserved for Olympic Competitors
Financial Post // Toronto, Canada
Startup Canada announces its Global Podium program to enable Canadian entrepreneurs to compete in global pitch competitions and events like Startup Nations Summit and Get in the Ring.
- Global Enterprise Registration Distinguishes Bhutan and Cameroon as Top Reformers
United Nations Conference on Trade and Development // Geneva, Switzerland
Bhutan's eRegulations information portal and Cameroon's MyBusiness.cm single window received a Global Enterprise Registration award from UNCTAD Secretary-General Mukhisa Kituyi and U.S. Ambassador Kurt Tong during the opening reception of the 2016 World Investment Forum in Nairobi.
- Creative Business Cup Launches at Popcon Convention 2016
Jakarta Globe // Jakarta, Indonesia
The Indonesia finals for the Creative Business Cup launched during Popcon Asia, an annual pop culture convention showcasing creative works in comics, toys, movies, games and more.
- Vietnam Creative Festival 2016 To Be Held
Vietnam News // Hanoi, Vietnam
The Creative Business Cup makes its Vietnamese debut in Ho Chi Minh City this October with the national winner moving on to compete in Denmark during Global Entrepreneurship Week.
- Get in the Ring Set for Joburg
Disrupt Africa
The Johannesburg finals of the GEN partner competition, Get in the Ring, will feed into regional finals throughout Africa -- with the global finals scheduled for March 2017.
- Celebrating the Community of Entrepreneurship
Centre Daily Times // State College, PA USA
GEW USA strengthens the ties between Penn State University and the surrounding Centre County community of entrepreneurs and businesses.
- Penn State Faculty Hone Teaching Skills at Annual Entrepreneurship Retreat
Penn State Beaver // Monaca, PA USA
Global Entrepreneurship Week 2016 was one of the sessions for more than 40 faculty and staff members from eight colleges and four campuses focused on Penn State's Intercollege Minor in Entrepreneurship and Innovation.
- Whose Data Is It Anyway?
Devex // Washington DC, USA
The innovative use of data brings promise to almost every arena -- including the eradication of poverty through smarter support for entrepreneurs.