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For StudentsGlobal Student Entrepreneur Awards: Apply now

5 November 2026

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Student entrepreneurs can apply for the 2027 Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA) through the end of November.

Students between the ages of 18 and 30 who have already founded a company can now apply for the 2027 Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA). The German competition will take place on January 21, 2027, in Munich.

Participants have the opportunity to present themselves and their companies to experienced entrepreneurs, gain visibility, and receive feedback and mentoring.

The winner of the German competition will qualify for the European finals in Athens. From there, the competition moves on to the world finals in Cape Town, where a total of $100,000 in prize money awaits.

The application deadline is November 30, 2026. Participation is free and open to students from all over Germany.

Further information, including the application link, is available on the GSEA website.

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