Applications open for 2025 GSEA Bangladesh competition

The Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA), an initiative of the Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO), celebrates trailblazers who are balancing academics with real-world ventures. Applications for the 2025 GSEA Bangladesh competition are open till November 30, 2025.

The GSEA journey begins with the National Competition, where student founders from universities across Bangladesh pitch their ventures.

The national winner will receive BDT 10 lakh and mentorship from EO members. After that, the national winner will advance to the South Asia Regional Finals, competing with peers from India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.

The top performers from this stage will participate in the Global Finals, where representatives from over 60 countries will compete for the title of Global Champion and cash prizes totalling USD 100,000.

The competition is open to students under 30 who are currently running a business that is at least six months old, with minimum earnings of USD 500 or an investment of USD 1,000. Applicants must be the primary founder or owner of their ventures and enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate programme.

Interested students can apply through gsea.org/apply.