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16 - 22 November 2026 · Basel

Global Entrepreneurship Week Basel 2026

​​​A community-powered week of ideas, learning, and connection. Every November, Basel's entrepreneurial community comes together to host, attend, and celebrate. This year, from 16 to 22 November.

Why come to GEW Basel?

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Every November, founders, innovators, supporters and curious people from the region meet for a week of events.

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The events are run by local organisations, startups and entrepreneurs who know their subject. We pick a small number of them and put them in one programme, so it's easy to find what's worth your time.

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​Come for one event or for the whole week.

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Throughout the week, you can:​

  • Learn something new – from practical skills to fresh perspectives

  • Get support – whether you’re stuck on an idea or just getting started

  • Share your story – or hear the honest ones others rarely tell

  • Meet new people – collaborators, mentors, or simply great company

  • Try something bold – pitch, present, or host your own session

  • Feel part of a bigger community – one that believes in doing, not just dreaming​​

FOR EVENT ORGANISERS

Add your event

Are you already running something for founders between 16 and 22 November? Submit it to the GEW Basel calendar on Luma by 30 October. We review every submission.

How it works

FOR EVERYONE

CLosing drinks

On Friday, 20 November, the GEW Basel team invites you for drinks to end the week. Time and place will be announced with the programme.

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LOOKING BACK · GEW 2025

Together We Build

In November 2025, the community came together for a full week of workshops, talks, and meetups closing with the Basel Entrepreneurship Night at Unser Bier.

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30+ events      1'200+ participants

GEW 2026 Main Partners

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