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The competition is aimed at young people aged 18 to 30, who can take part in teams of 2 or 3 in the Senior Category to solve real-life challenges proposed by companies and organisations, or to submit their own project.

At the Grand Final, three winning teams will be selected and will receive a trip to London to develop their project, explore the entrepreneurial ecosystem and take part in mentoring sessions.

Registration is open from 26 January to 19 February (2:00 pm).

The Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA) is an international competition for university students who run a business while studying. Taking part offers a chance to progress to the European and global rounds and, at the final stage, to compete for cash prizes (a US$100,000 global prize pool), as well as to receive feedback and connect with an entrepreneurial network, according to the organisers.

On 26 March 2026, from 12:30 to 13:30, the Espai Emprèn UAB (above the bar at Plaça Cívica) will host a The Entrepreneurs’ Corner session focused on Clau Mestra, a project promoted by Sostre Cívic that has refurbished the former Teachers’ Houses in La Floresta to create affordable cooperative housing.

On 26 March 2026, from 11:30 to 12:30, the Espai Emprèn UAB (above the bar at Plaça Cívica) will host a The Entrepreneurs’ Corner session with Utopig Studio to explore how digital projects are developed through a cooperative, hands-on approach.

On 17 February 2026, from 13:30 to 14:30, the Faculty of Economics will host the first meeting of the Entrepreneurs’ Club, a student-driven space aimed at connecting people with entrepreneurial interests and beginning to shape the group’s future activities.

On 19 February 2026, from 13:15 to 14:45, the Faculty of Economics will host a training session by Emprèn UAB, aimed primarily at students and open to the entire university community, to explore how early-stage business ideas are assessed.