NEXT GREAT STUDENT ENTREPRENEUR?

ARE YOU PHILADELPHIA'S

EO Philadelphia's Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA) brings together some of the region's most promising student founders for a one-of-a-kind competition, mentorship and learning experience.

Pitch your business.

Learn from proven entrepreneurs

Compete for the chance to take your business to the next level.


01 — Be a Student

DO YOU QUALIFY?

Currently enrolled in a college or university as an undergraduate or graduate student. Full-time enrollment is not required.


02 — Own the Business

You must be the owner, founder or controlling shareholder and principally responsible for operating the company.


03 — Be Operating a Real Business

Your business must be a for-profit business or social enterprise that has operated for at least six consecutive months.


04 — Have Traction

Your business must have generated at least $500 USD in revenue OR received at least $1,000 USD in investment/backing.


05 — Be 30 or Younger

Applicants may be no older than 30 years of age.

TIMELINE

  • October 15 — Application deadline

  • October 26 & October 27 — Virtual pre-qualifying rounds for selected students 

  • October 30 — Finalists announced for our In-person competition

  • December 2 — EO Philadelphia GSEA Competition at Drexelbrook

  • The Philadelphia winner advances to the next round of GSEA competition.



WHAT YOU'LL GAIN

  • Feedback and insight from successful entrepreneurs

  • Exposure for you and your business

  • Connections within Philadelphia's entrepreneurial community

  • The opportunity to sharpen your story and business strategy

  • A chance to advance beyond Philadelphia


Who We Are

The Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO) is a global community of business owners committed to helping one another learn, grow and go farther. GSEA brings that same spirit to the next generation of entrepreneurs.