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.