Global Entrepreneurship Summer School (2025)

The Global Entrepreneurship Summer School (GESS) is a seven-day program where 140 university students come together in Munich, Querétaro (Mexico), Shanghai and Cape Town to develop entrepreneurial solutions that meet the world’s biggest challenges. In the spirit of promoting “billion euro projects to take climate action”, we work on the UN Sustainable Development Goals aiming to empower students to become young responsible leaders who create positive change in our society.

Drive change through a global community: Join the Global Entrepreneurship Summer School 2025 and unlock the transformative potential of AI-powered social innovation!

Harvest the power of human talent and AI to take climate action.

Imagine combining human creativity with AI tools to design solutions that can reshape our world. You’ll learn how to leverage artificial intelligence not as a distant technology, but as a dynamic partner in solving real-world problems. From designing impact business models to analyzing complex environmental challenges, you’ll gain practical skills that turn innovative ideas into actionable impact.

This isn’t just another entrepreneurial program – it’s your launchpad to become a next-generation entrepreneur who knows how to harness technology for meaningful change!

Who we are looking for

All undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate students, aged 18 – 35, from all fields (e.g., design, computer science, business economics, humanities, social sciences) and different levels of academic progress (B.A., M.A., MBA, and Ph.D) are welcome to apply. You must be enrolled at a university at some point during the calendar year in which the GESS takes place.

We encourage you to focus on demonstrating the following qualities in your application:

• You think and act entrepreneurially.
• You are deeply motivated to find answers to the most challenging problems in our global society.
• You have strong proficiency in English.
• Ideally, you are engaged in student initiatives or community efforts.
• You are committed to peace and to acting in a responsible manner.
• You are a strong team player, open-minded and interested in working in international and interdisciplinary teams.

WHAT ARE THE COSTS?

We charge a non-refundable Expense Contribution of 199,00 €. Its timely payment is a requirement for participation.

All participants are required to pay the Expense Contribution except students from the organising German universities which participate in GESS in Munich. For specific information please reach out to info@globalsummerschool.org.

Travel costs to the respective GESS location must be covered by the participants themselves, while accommodation and meals are provided on site.

Here, we´ve collected a few tips on how to get financial support.

It is possible to receive up to 6 ECTS for the participation at GESS. The extent to which the credits can be granted within the respective study program must be clarified individually.