About WED
Mission
World Entrepreneurship Day (WED) is a 24 hour world-wide celebration of entrepreneurship and innovation, taking place for the third time on April 15th, 2011. WED was recognized by 35+ countries and an estimated 50,000+ people in its second year. Through both local and global campaigns, events, and programs, World Entrepreneurship Day aims to remind the world that it is entrepreneurs who have consistently led sluggish economies back to prosperity and growth through innovation and job creation.
Model
Individuals, high schools, universities, corporations and organizations around the world celebrate WED by organizing events or programs to advance their local entrepreneurial ecosystems. Our Downloads Page has ideas for how YOU can celebrate, but the sky is the limit – we encourage you to create your own ideas for events. Just make sure to share them with us.
What takes place on WED?
Check out our blog to read some remarkable WED Celebration Stories.
Who should participate?
WED is for entrepreneurs of every AGE, BACKGROUND, and GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION. Whether you’re 14 or 114, the entrepreneurial fire never dies. Every stage of entrepreneur takes part, from the college student to the start up to the established entrepreneur to the corporate executive, because even the world’s largest companies were started by entrepreneurs.
Excited?
Register your plans for WED 2011 – April 15th! We’ll make sure to share your story with the world.
