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Be part of it!

GEW 2025 - Get involved!

Want to contribute to GEW Basel?

Be part of it - as an event host, a sponsor, or by supporting our fundraising auction.

 

Take part of promoting entrepreneurship, showcasing innovation, and sparking impactful conversations at GEW 2025! We want to foster connections and highlight the positive impact that entrepreneurs can have, particularly in terms of innovation and sustainable development.

Call for events 2025

Our 2025 Call for Events is now open. Whether you're in the early stages of planning or already have a full event concept, we welcome your contribution.

Events must take place during GEW Basel (Nov 17–23, 2025).

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They must align with the spirit of GEW: entrepreneurship, innovation, inclusion, or sustainability.

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We will publish confirmed events starting in September 2025.

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Who can participate?

Everyone! Entrepreneurs, startups, investors, universities, coworking spaces, NGOs, public institutions, and more.

Events can be:

  • In-person or online

  • Open to the public or invite-only

  • Hands-on workshops, keynotes, panels, roundtables, etc.

Do you have an idea or a concept, but not all the details? You can list your potential event in the form so other event organizers can see it, but we won't publish it.​

The Grid

During Global Entrepreneurship Week in Basel, we’re introducing a shared daily rhythm – the GEW Grid – to help local founders, freelancers, and startup teams get the most out of the week.

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Each day is structured with themed time slots for practical inputs, in-depth learning, informal networking, and community exchange. This structure helps participants to know what to expect and how to engage.

 

We encourage you to align your session with this format – but it’s not mandatory.

Kickstart Café

  • 08:30–09:30

  • Roundtable discussions over coffee with bite-sized, practical input and sharing among participants

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Toolbox Session

  • 10:00–12:00

  • Deep dives on (technical) business topics led by experts

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Brown bag lunch

  • 12:00–13:30

  • A lunchtime space to inspire and connect - let's talk, explore soft skills, or share stories. Participants are meant to bring their own lunch.

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Afternoon Deep Dive

  • 16:00–18:00

  • Second slot for expert sessions or panels

  • In-depth knowledge sharing or give-back from experienced founders

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Daily Wind Down

  • As of 18:00

  • Informal networking over drinks and limonade in a new location daily – Come say hi to the GEW organizing crew - we’d love to meet you!​​

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Become a sponsor

Support local entrepreneurship and innovation by becoming a sponsor of GEW Basel.

While our organizing team is made up of passionate volunteers, running GEW Basel still comes with costs, and we can’t do it without a little help.

By sponsoring GEW Basel, you’ll not only support the local startup scene, but you’ll also earn our eternal gratitude (and some nice visibility too).

We offer flexible sponsorship options for companies, institutions, and foundations.

Your support helps us:

  • Offer visibility to local entrepreneurs  and changemakers

  • Promote inclusive, collaborative, and sustainable entrepreneurship in the Basel region

  • Encourage students to explore entrepreneurship and support continuous learning across all ages.

 

Interested? Just get in touch with us – we’d love to hear from you!​

Support the Auction

Each year, we host a fundraising auction to support GEW Basel and its community events.

We’re looking for:

  • Unique experiences

  • Useful services

  • Meaningful objects

 

Do you have something to offer? We’d love to feature your contribution!

All proceeds go to supporting our non-profit program.​

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