GEW Belgium 2015 exec overview

GLOBAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP NETWORK | 150 Countries. 25,000 Activities. 1 Week. | www.gew.co

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GLOBAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP WEEK Belgium 2015 | November 16 - 22


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What is Global Entrepreneurship Week?

150countries

10,000partners

20,000events, activities and competitions

7.5 million participants


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A World of Impact

Powered by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, the initiative is supported by dozens of world leaders and a growing network of 24,000 partner organizations.

During one week each November, GEW inspires people everywhere through local, national and global activities designed to help them explore their potential as self-starters and innovators & to help them launch startups that bring ideas to life, drive economic growth and expand human welfare.

These activities, from large-scale competitions and events to intimate networking gatherings, connect participants to potential collaborators, mentors and even investors—introducing them to new possibilities and exciting opportunities.

GEW brings together more than 24,000 partner organizations and mobilizes more than 7 million people each November, with the aim of promoting enterprise spirit and encourage entrepreneurship.


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GEW ObjectivesInspire.

Introduce the notion of entrepreneurial behavior to as many people who otherwise might not have considered it as a path in their life.

Connect.Network people across national boundaries in a global effort to find new ideas at the intersection of cultures & disciplines.

Mentor.Enlist active and inspirational innovators around the world to coach and mentor the next generation as they pursue their entrepreneurial dreams.

Engage.Demonstrate to opinion leaders and policymakers 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.


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GEW ACTIVITY Events, PR, social media, global network

More positive attitudes towards entrepreneurship throughout society Increased entrepreneurial behavior

Improved ability of the global network to influence entrepreneurship globally

Increased number of startups A stronger entrepreneurial culture & more entrepreneurial activity in every country

Increased interest in entrepreneurial support programs Better opportunities for global entrepreneurship

Job creation Economic growth Poverty reduction Improved lives

More Than an Awareness Campaign


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Achieving an economy’s entrepreneurial potential requires every part of society to be mobilized.

• Entrepreneurs must act as role models for young people by sharing their stories, mentoring and encouraging the next generation of entrepreneurs.

• Governments must support the promotion of entrepreneurship amongst young people.

• Education systems must equip young people with an enterprising spirit and global mindset—from an early age.

• Businessesmust offer opportunities for their employees to develop entrepreneurial abilities and work with educators to bring enterprise to life.

• The media must be inspired and encouraged to celebrate entrepreneurship, and inform the public about the economic and social contribution of entrepreneurs.

• Social media must provide platforms that break down barriers, such as language, and enable connections around the world.


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Why organize a Global Entrepreneurship Week activity?

• We need people and organizations to help create an environment that allows entrepreneurial behavior to flourish. It is important that young people believe in themselves and strive to make their ideas happen, and they deserve encouragement and support. The drive to nurture enterprising behavior needs business, education, government, voluntary organizations and the media to work together — no single sector or organization working in isolation can create opportunities on this ambitious scale.

• Global Entrepreneurship Week is a great opportunity to showcase what thousands of organizations already do to help foster a culture that embraces innovation, imagination and creativity.

• Global Entrepreneurship Network Belgium is your local support and coordination organisation.


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Anybody. Anywhere. Anytime.

Organizations can get involved in a variety of capacities— planning events and activities as a local partner, promoting the initiative as a Global Partner, or even coordinating the initiative for an entire country as a Host.

Individuals interested in exploring their entrepreneurial potential can find a broad array of activities—from local events to global competitions.

Entrepreneurs and investors can share their ideas and experiences—face-to-face or online.

How you get involved is up to you. If you want a little guidance, connect with us.

Who can get involved in Global Entrepreneurship Week? And how?


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GEW 2015 is organized by Global Entrepreneurship Network

Global Entrepreneurship Network is a Communication & Discussion platform that gives visibility to existing entrepreneurial initiatives and programs and organizes the GEW in the 3rd week of November.

During the GEW, all the participating associations and organizations organize business-competitions, start-up assistance, training & networking as well as meetings with business leaders, mentors, investors and potential future employees.

These activities are intended for everyone, whether students, freelancers, entrepreneurs, company employees, job seekers and potential start-ups.

The Global Entrepreneurship Network aims to give to all the participants national & international visibility and to stimulate the cross-border cooperation.


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About GEN

Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN) is a year-round platform of programs and initiatives created by the communities that celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week each November. Aimed at creating one global entrepreneurial ecosystem, GEN helps people in 150 countries unleash their ideas and turn them into promising new ventures—creating jobs, unearthing innovations for society and strengthening economic stability around the world.


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GEN Nations

Serving as a GEN host comes with the endorsement and assistance from a powerful group advancing entrepreneurship in 150 nations.

GEN is developing national affiliates in a number of countries including: Belgium, Greece, Poland, Qatar, Saudi Arabia. These are led by organizations or collections of individuals that are:

• Local leaders in the startup ecosystem

• National, but with a global vision

• Strong team and presence

• Plans to formalize

BELGIUMGEN


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GEN Goals & Objectives

• Expanding the number of ordinary citizens working for or starting firms around the world by fully legitimizing entrepreneurs in all cultures and economies.

• Increasing understanding between the new and traditional elements of emerging startup communities and ecosystems including the constructive engagement of the public sector in supporting entrepreneur designed public programs.

• Supporting the emergence of a new class of global entrepreneurs with access to research, programs and networks inside the 150 nation strong GEW network.

• Connecting an emerging community of national startup policy advisors with a next generation network of world-class entrepreneurship research institutions in an effort to generate more robust research and data to support evidence-based policymaking and more effective entrepreneurial support programming.


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GEN Approach

Celebrate:

Recognizing and promoting all parts of the entrepreneurship ecosystem to inform and inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs

Support:

Offering programs and resources to help nascent entrepreneurs start and scale new firms

Compete:

Providing competitions and other activities that help find founder teams around the world

Understand:

Advancing the field of entrepreneurship through rigorous research and policy efforts

Connect:

Arranging global forums and events to connect all parts of the ecosystem


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