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For one week, millions of young people around the world will join a growing movement of entrepreneurial people, to generate new ideas and to seek better ways of doing things. Countries across six continents are coming together to celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week, an initiative to inspire young people to embrace innovation, imagination and creativity. To think big. To turn their ideas into reality. To make their mark.
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About the Week – Nov. 16-22, 2009About the Week – Nov. 16-22, 2009
For one week, millions of young people around the world join a growing movement to generate new ideas and to seek better ways of doing things.
Seventy-eight countries joined together for the first time in November 2008 to host Global Entrepreneurship Week, an initiative to inspire young people to embrace innovation, imagination and creativity. To think big. To turn their ideas into reality. To make their mark.
This November, it will be even bigger.
About the Week – Nov. 16-22, 2009About the Week – Nov. 16-22, 2009
• Millions of people
• More than 25,000 events, activities and competitions
• 100 countries
• 120 Host organizations
• 9,000 Partners
• Dozens of global leaders and celebrities
Seven Days, Four GoalsSeven Days, Four Goals
Inspire.Introduce the notion of enterprising behavior to as many young people under the age of 30 who otherwise might not have considered it as a path in their life.
Connect.Network young people across national boundaries in a global effort to find new ideas at the intersection of cultures & disciplines.
Mentor.Enlist active and inspirational entrepreneurs around the world to coach and mentor the next generation of enterprise talent as they pursue their entrepreneurial dreams.
Engage.Demonstrate to opinion leaders and policy makers that entrepreneurship is central to a nation's economic health and culture and to provide different nations with the opportunity to learn from each other on entrepreneurial policy and practice.
Highlights: 2008 NumbersHighlights: 2008 Numbers
• 78 countries
• 8,882 partners
• 25,022 activities
• 3,064,937 participants
• 1 billion web & media impressions
Global LeadershipGlobal Leadership
BERR
Global Founders
Global Partners
Unleashing Ideas NetworkUnleashing Ideas Network
• 93 Hosts driving national campaigns in 78 countries
• 12 Global Partners marketing Global Entrepreneurship Week in at least 10 countries each
• 8,892 Partners executing the activities & events
• 5 permanent year-round campaigns• University networks around the world
engaging students• National and local government
leadership
------------------------------------------ French President Nicolas Sarkozy Portuguese President Anibal Cavaco Silva
Serial Entrepreneur Richard Branson Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger Serial Entrepreneur Russell Simmons
British Prime Minister Gordon Brown Entrepreneur Michael Dell Singapore President S.R. Nathan
Dozens of Dozens of global global leaders & leaders & celebritiescelebrities
Global Innovation TournamentA fast-paced competition that pits students around the world against one another with the goal of promoting innovation by challenging participants to develop solutions for a common, global problem in eight days.
Global Clean Tech Open IDEAS CompetitionA world-class business plan competition seeking the best early-stage clean technology ideas and helps turn them into successful companies—and foster a healthy natural environment.
Speednetwork the GlobeLight-touch gathering that bring aspiring and established entrepreneurs together to unleash energy, share ideas and make connections–fast.
Mentoring MadnessHosted by the New York Stock Exchange, this live webcast is part of a program to encourage the development of mentorships.
Official Activities: 2009Official Activities: 2009
How to Get InvolvedHow to Get Involved
Host.Is your organization willing to be the primary catalyst behind Global Entrepreneurship Week in your country? While there are Hosts for 78 countries already, many more are needed.
Partner.To become a Partner, all your organization needs to do is pledge to host at least one event or activity during the Week—there is no limit to what you can do. All activities are welcome, as long as they foster an entrepreneurial spirit in young people.
Speaker / Mentor.If you have personal experiences and insights into what it takes to be an entrepreneur, volunteer to share them with the next generation at an event or activity near you.
Participate. More than 25,000 events and activities will take place during the Week, visit the website and find an event or activity happening near you.
