Global Entrepreneurship Week
Valparaiso University – Northwest Indiana
Global Entrepreneurship Week Valparaiso University – Northwest Indiana is part of Global Entrepreneurship Network: an annual international initiative that occurs over the span of one week and includes the participation of millions of entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, researchers, educators, entrepreneurship support organizations and interested individuals.
During the week of November, speakers, panels, competitions, workshops and networking events make up the thousands of events held around the world. The goal is to inspire millions to engage in entrepreneurial activity while connecting them to potential collaborators, mentors and even investors.
Around the globe, 180 countries participate in Global Entrepreneurship Week every year, which results in about 35,000 events that include over 10 million people. In the United States alone, nearly 5,000 events, activities and competitions are planned across all 50 states by a wide variety of organizations.
The Innovation Hub at Valparaiso University will partake in Global Entrepreneurship Week for the first time and will host events and activities throughout Northwest Indiana and conclude with the Great Pitch Idea Competition at Valparaiso University.
This is a unique opportunity for Northwest Indiana, and during Global Entrepreneurship Week, anyone that wants to participate and showcase their entrepreneurial idea and knowledge can work with the Valpo University Innovation Hub and host a session during this week.
GEW Schedule
Tuesday, November 14, 2023
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Thursday, November 16, 2023
Friday, November 17, 2023
