The Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA) has played an influential role in Sri Lanka, enriching and empowering student entrepreneurs since 2015. Over the years, Sri Lanka has produced 3 global finalists. This year marks the 6th consecutive year of the competiti
on taking place locally. Applications are now open and can be accessed via www.gsea.org/apply website. GSEA is a competition open to all undergraduates running their own startup for 6 consecutive months and generated USD 500 / LKR 90,000 in total revenue or received $1,000 in funding.
Winners of the local competition will receive an all-expenses-paid trip to South Africa to compete at the GSEA Global Finals in April 2020. Here, they will gain the chance to access the vast business network of EO. Additionally, the 1st place winner at the Global Finals will receive a USD 25,000 cash prize, with the 2nd and 3rd place winners receiving USD 10,000 and USD 5,000 respectively.
Describing the opportunity it offers, Enosh Praveen, Ambassador for GSEA Sri Lanka said, “The Sri Lankan education system is not designed to breed entrepreneurs. As a country and culture, we’re well taught to follow only instructions. Amidst dozens of entrepreneurship programmes focusing on the startups and business plan, GSEA takes a whole new approach in identifying the true entrepreneurs within.”
Mohammed Fawaz, Country Consultant for GSEA Sri Lanka added “GSEA is a pathway and opportunity for students who live and breathe the entrepreneurial life, and not for the ones who only dream about it. I welcome student entrepreneurs to join this journey, as this platform will help you cross global borders to boost your startup.”
The deadline for application is the 20th of January 2020. If you’re a student entrepreneur, and keen to get a boost to grow your business, this is the competition for you. Visit the official website or Facebook page for more information.
The Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) is a global business network of 14,000+ leading entrepreneurs in 195 chapters and 61 countries. Founded in 1987 by a group of young entrepreneurs, EO enables business owners to learn from each other, leading to greater business success and enriched personal life. The Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA) organized by the Entrepreneurs Organization (EO) is the premier global competition for student entrepreneurs.
