| What is the objective of Global Entrepreneurship Week? |
Global Entrepreneurship Week (the Week/GEW) is an international initiative that aims to inspire young people to embrace innovation, imagination and creativity. With different hosts from around the world, coordinating a range of different entrepreneurial activities, “the Week” will connect young people everywhere and help them explore their potential as innovators and entrepreneurs. |
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| Who can participate in Global Entrepreneurship Week? |
Organizations can get involved by planning local activities as a Partner. Young people interested in exploring their ideas and making them happen can do so by participating in both actual and online events – with thousands of activities happening around the world and a social networking website to find new ideas at the intersection of cultures and disciplines. Existing entrepreneurs can mentor aspiring entrepreneurs and share their experience at local activities. Those expected to participate in “the Week” include students, educators, entrepreneurs, business leaders, employees, non-profit leaders, government officials and many more. |
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| What type of activities will be organized? |
Any activity that allows enterprising behavior to flourish would be appropriate. These activities should encourage young people to believe in themselves and strive to make their ideas happen, or could help foster a culture that embraces innovation, imagination and creativity. These can include invention competitions, networking events, school-based activities, entrepreneurship summits, workshops, seminars and on-line activities. |
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| What does “Signature activity” mean? |
Signature activities are activities which:
• Cover a geographical area of at least a State
• Starting from now and run until the end of GEW
• Focus on youth
If you have a signature activity in mind, please contact us at hello@gewmalaysia.com! |
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| How was Global Entrepreneurship Week initiated? |
| Global Entrepreneurship Week is a combination and expansion of two successful initiatives – Entrepreneurship Week which was held in the USA in 2007 (initiated by the Kauffman Foundation USA) and Enterprise Week in the UK which was kicked off in 2004 by Make Your Mark, UK. This is the first time that the initiative is being organized on a global scale. “the Week” 2008 was announced in November 2007 by British Prime Minister, Gordon Brown and Mr. Carl Schramm, President of Kauffman Foundation. |
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| Do GEW activities only take place during Nov 8-21? |
| There are a lot of activities happening throughout the whole year. However, during the GEW Week, there will be lots of big events. So do stay tuned with us and watch out for updates on www.gewmalaysia.com. |
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| Do I need to pay if I want to take part in GEW activities? |
| It really depends on the event organizer. Please go to www.gewmalaysia.com where you can find our event calendar including details such as admission fee. You can even pre-register yourself online to secure your seat! |
