Are you the next generation of Entrepreneurs?

GSEA Nepal is for Bachelor's and Master's students who have a business.

About GSEA

What is the GSEA and how does it help student business owners?
Helping students become influential change makers.

The Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA) is the premier global competition for students who own and operate a for-profit business while attending college of university.

Nominees compete against their peers from around the world in a series of local and/or national competitions in hopes to qualify for GSEA Finals. Founded in 1998 by Saint Louis University, GSEA is now an Entrepreneurs’ Organization program.

EO GSEA supports student entrepreneurs who require much needed mentorship, recognition and connections to take their businesses to the next level of success.

  • EO helps student entrepreneurs by helping them interact with successful entrepreneurs.

  • Going head to head with other business owners and answering tough questions about their business to our judges helps competitors improve their pitch skills and enhance their ability to communicate the value proposition of their business.

  • Competitors will meet other student entrepreneurs from around the world, as well as Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) members and honored guests.

  • Competitors will receive local and national media attention for themselves and their business.

Road to Global Finals

Apply for the National Finals


The last date to submit your application is 15th December 2023. Find out if you are eligible to apply!

Attend the Workshop


Deserving applicants will be selected from a pool of all applications for GSEA Nepal Semi Finals 2023 and the applicants will be given a Workshop aimed at providing more clarity on their business model and on refining their presentations.

Compete in the National Semi-Finals


Selected applicants will compete in the National Semi-Finals, which will be held on 15th January 2024 in Kathmandu, Nepal.

Compete in the National Finals


Finalists will compete in the National Finals, which will be held on 31st January 2024 in Kathmandu, Nepal.

Win the National Finals


The winning participant will receive Rs. 200,000/- in cash and an opportunity to compete in the GSEA Global Finals. The second and third runner ups will also receive cash prizes.

Get Private Mentorship Sessions


The winner will get private mentorship sessions to help compete in the Global Finals.

Compete in the Global Finals


The winner of GSEA Nepal will have a chance to compete in the Global Finals which will be held on March 2024.

Win the Global Finals


Winning team will get $50,000 and total prize package of $100000.

You could win up to $40,000 worth of prizes!