Global Entrepreneurship Week turned 18 last month - and how it’s grown - since 2008 it has evolved from a campaign to an annual global festival. GEW was the brainchild of Gordon Brown with his vision to increase opportunities for young people everywhere through the meritocracy of entrepreneurship - make a job don’t take a job. [...]
Global Entrepreneurship Week starts on Monday, In celebration 30 of the UK’s leading founders outline what they think is needed to help entrepreneurs thrive – and call on the Government to back them. Here are a few of their thoughts. Annoushka Ducas MBE, Founder, Links of London and Annoushka “Entrepreneurship happens when creativity and collaboration collide. I’ve [...]
Ahead of Global Entrepreneurship Week (17-23 November) with the 2025 theme #TogetherWeBuild GEN UK Chair, Marc Ortmans, was honoured to speak at the 5th World Business Women Summit held at the House of Lords. Savvitas led by Helene Martin Gee and Sue Lawton MBE convened women leaders, entrepreneurs, policymakers, changemakers and male allies to set out [...]
The world's largest festival of entrepreneurship is back - 17-23 November. This year the theme for Global Entrepreneurship Week is Together We Build which will be celebrated across the UK and 200 countries. As GEW turns 18, 10 million people are expected to participate in 40,000 events and activities - open to all, everywhere. If you [...]
Over recent weeks the UK government has announced several policies and initiatives to enable business to grow and thrive. These have included a new Industrial Strategy, the first for nearly a decade, and an Export Strategy designed to help companies grow in new markets. The latest is called Backing Your Business. This is the UK government's [...]
The world’s leading product-driven startup competition, CoCreate, is coming to London this November, presented by GEN and Alibaba. Bold entrepreneurs can pitch their vision, connect with top global manufacturers and investors, and compete for a share of $1 million in prizes. With star mentors, massive exposure, and the full power of Alibaba.com’s sourcing ecosystem, this is [...]
GEN UK has teamed up with WSI AI Leadership Academy to provide practical, founder friendly training. Join our exclusive 3-part AI training programme designed specifically for early-stage startups. Over three live sessions, you’ll gain the tools, insights, and strategic frameworks to implement AI effectively — without falling into the trap of hype or misinformation. This [...]
Its last call for UK start and scale entrepreneurs to enter the 2025 Entrepreneurship World Cup before 30th June. The programme offers a chance to pitch on a global stage for a share of $1.5 million in prizes plus additional investment opportunities and growth support. EWC elevates entrepreneurs from all stages and sectors — idea-stage, [...]
GEN UK has teamed up with Dell to offer discounts to members of the GEN UK HUB. Deals are available on new laptops, computers, servers and accessories. Savings of up to 20% on all purchases. Members can access additional discounts using promotion code ‘GENUK’ and link in the HUB News Feed. Sign up at genukhub.org and [...]
This summer ministers, ecosystem builders, researchers, policy makers and investors will convene in Indianapolis for the Global Entrepreneurship Congress. Hosted by the Global Entrepreneurship Network in a different rising entrepreneurial city each year, the Congress gathers thousands of delegates from 200 countries to share and strengthen innovative approaches to empowering entrepreneurs everywhere. Over the course of [...]
