General | Gsea Atl

PRIZES

At the Global Finals, students compete for a total prize package of US$100,000 in cash and first place receives US$50,000. Second place will receive US$20,000and third place will receive US$10,000.

Feedback & Mentorship

You get access to premier business owners in Atlanta and have the opportunity to have one on one guidance from successful entrepreneurs for your entrepreneurial journey.

Refined Storytelling

Going head to head with other business owners and answering tough questions about your business from our judges helps you improve your pitch skills and enhances your ability to communicate the value proposition of your business.

Expanded Networks

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

Media Exposure

You will receive local and national media attention for yourself and your business with season one of Start it up amassing 1.5 million views alone.

Eligibility

You must be enrolled for the current academic year in a university/college as an undergraduate or graduate* student at the time of application. Full-time enrollment is not required; part-time enrollment is acceptable.
You must be the owner, founder or controlling shareholder of your student business. Each company can be represented by only one owner/co-founder - studentpreneur.
Your student business must have been in operation for at least six consecutive months prior to the application.
Your business must have generated US $500 or received US $1000 in investments at the time of application.
You should not have been one of the final round competitors from any previous year’s GSEA Global Finals Competition.
The age cap for participation is 30 years of age.

*Graduate students are eligible to apply only if they have continually enrolled in a university following their undergraduate degree and not left school to work on their business or to seek other employment. Exceptions can be made for students who have taken up to one academic year off before beginning their postgraduate education.