GSEA Bangladesh Opens 11th Edition Applications for Student Entrepreneurs

The 11th edition of the Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA) Bangladesh has officially commenced its application process for aspiring student entrepreneurs across the country. The announcement was made during a press conference held last Thursday at a hotel located in Dhaka's Gulshan area, marking the official launch of this year's prestigious competition cycle.

Eligible students who wish to participate in the 11th edition of GSEA Bangladesh can now submit their applications by visiting the official competition website at eobangladesh.org/gsea. The deadline for submitting applications has been officially set for November 7, 2026, giving prospective candidates ample time to prepare and present their entrepreneurial ventures.

Following the conclusion of the application window, the competition will progress through its preliminary phases leading up to the national level. Organizers have confirmed that the national grand finale for this eleventh iteration of the GSEA Bangladesh competition is scheduled to take place in January 2027.

The competition provides a significant platform for student business leaders, backed by various supporting organizations and key individuals. Among the notable figures and entities associated with the initiative are Azra সেলিম, Kimberly Hanna Kazi, Mostafa Kamrus Sobhan, Tanazzul Ayman, Mohammad Tarequzzaman, Tahmina Afroz, GSEA Bangladesh, Shomvob Health Limited, Entrepreneurs Organization (EO) Bangladesh, Kazi Resort, Dragon Group, Spark Infrastructure Limited, Indesoor Sweaters Limited, and Walton Hi-Tech Industries PLC.

Participants in the competition must meet specific criteria, including having generated at least 500 US dollars in revenue from their business or having secured 1,000 US dollars in investments. The national champion of GSEA Bangladesh will be awarded a prize of five lakh taka.

Furthermore, exceptional student entrepreneurs who advance to the global stage will compete for substantial international recognition. The top three global finalists will share a total prize pool of 100,000 US dollars, highlighting the international scale and lucrative nature of the competition.