marcgenuk

About Marc Ortmans

Marc Ortmans is cofounder and Chair of GEN UK

Entrepreneurs Thrive Here in the UK

By |2023-11-12T16:57:22+00:00November 12th, 2023|GEW|

Global Entrepreneurship Week 2023 kicks off 13th November with 40,000 events taking place across the UK and 200 countries around the world. Our UK launch event is being hosted at HSBC Innovation Banking with Kevin Hollinrake MP – Minister for Enterprise, Markets and Small Business, Matt Jolly Director, ClimateTech & Sustainability and Catherine Wright Director in [...]

GEN UK wins global award for GEW

By |2023-09-30T12:11:13+01:00September 30th, 2023|GEN UK, GEW, Uncategorized|

2,500 people from 123 GEN countries came together to engage, learn and collaborate to support the development of our global ecosystems at the Global Entrepreneurship Congress in Melbourne this month. GEN UK was proud to be nominated in 4 categories at the annual Compass Awards: Champion Catalyzer for Partnerships for GEW Champion Catalyzer for Activities Overall [...]

LeZero Innovation Prize Shortlist revealed

By |2023-09-25T07:47:42+01:00September 25th, 2023|Uncategorized|

16 green mobility startups from 12 countries have been selected to go forward to the finals of the inaugural LeZero Innovation Prize. Shortlist was revealed at Global Entrepreneurship Congress in Melbourne by GEN UK Chair, Marc Ortmans.  Amaranthus Biorefinery Mexico  AviBike Hungary  BANF Korea Drift Energy UK  Ediwheel Hungary Green Energy Mali   GreenBox Republic of [...]

Exporting 101 – prepare to grow your business

By |2023-07-14T13:50:05+01:00July 14th, 2023|export, growth, scaleup, Seminar, Training|

For companies wanting to grow their business GEN UK has launched xporter, an accelerator designed to enable you to export successfully. As part of the programme we are running dedicated webinars exploring topics related to growing your business in new markets. Each month our export experts provide insights and guidance to help you prepare to export [...]

GEN UK launches new series: Linzi Has Words

By |2023-05-30T17:24:41+01:00May 30th, 2023|Funding, GEN UK, gender equality, growth, scaleup, Social entrepreneurship, womenentrepreneurs|

GEN UK Ambassador for Purpose and Founder of One Earth, Linzi Boyd, is in conversation with leading voices from the world of entrepreneurship. In her weekly Thought Leadership Series, Linzi Has Words, Linzi meets Yvonne Greeves Natwest Director Women in Business, Alla Ouvarova Founder and CEO of Two Chicks, Jacqueline Brown Founder Fashion Africa, and David [...]

Calling Net Zero innovators!

By |2023-05-22T16:17:22+01:00May 22nd, 2023|challenge, competition, GEN UK, net zero|

Entrepreneurs are key to combating climate change. We are inviting entrepreneurs working on net zero mobility solutions to enter a new competition, LeZero Innovation Prize. Open to all, the Prize is a chance to win cash and in-kind mentoring and support package worth over £25,000 to grow and showcase their venture in 2024. Applications open now [...]

GEN UK appoints Linzi Boyd Ambassador of Purpose

By |2023-05-10T13:53:00+01:00May 10th, 2023|Uncategorized|

GEN UK is excited to appoint Linzi Boyd, founder of One Earth and serial entrepreneur, as its Ambassador for Purpose. Linzi is a global speaker, leading with purpose and impact and passionate about everyone being seen and heard. She will be using her role as Ambassador to drive growth on purpose to shift business mindsets and [...]

We are racing to zero for GEW2023

By |2023-05-04T19:41:08+01:00May 4th, 2023|competition, GEW, net zero|

Today with our partner Envirorally we are launching an exciting new event for Global Entrepreneurship Week. A zero carbon motoring event driving  green innovation. The inaugural LeZero ‘rally’ will be held in November and run 1,300km from Paris to Venice. Winning teams will be those with the lowest carbon ratio ‘emissions’. The event will run in [...]

GEN UK to launch Founder’s Friday Open Mic

By |2023-04-05T17:47:40+01:00April 5th, 2023|Uncategorized|

No agenda, no presentations, no panels, no speeches. GEN UK is launching Founder's Friday Open Mic. This is a refreshing opportunity for entrepreneurs to share what they're doing, thinking, and planning. Open to all start and scale founders and entrepreneurs. Hosted by the GEN UK team on the GEN UK HUB every Friday, Open Mic is [...]

Watch 100 startups pitch live in the world’s largest entrepreneurship competition

By |2023-03-10T11:37:56+00:00March 10th, 2023|Uncategorized|

World's top 100 up-and-coming startups are ready to pitch. The stage is set, and the Entrepreneurship World Cup Global Finals are about to begin! Watch live from 13.30 GMT March 10th. Founders from 53 countries are vying for a share of the $1 million prize pot, the competition is fierce – and the excitement is palpable. https://platform.entrepreneurshipworldcup.com/display/E2/EWC+Global+Semifinals+1

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