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INDIANA TO HOST

2025 GLOBAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP CONGRESS

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BRINGING THE WORLD TO INDIANA

Global Entrepreneurship Congress (GEC) is the premier event for the Global Entrepreneurship Network that presents four days of actionable intelligence, collaboration, and collective progress for ecosystem builders, founders, and government partners. It aims to unite thousands of voices to participate in creating one inclusive global entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Hosting the event will not only afford Indiana the opportunity to showcase the state’s deep collaboration and connectivity on a global stage, but it aligns with the state’s vision of making entrepreneurship more accessible and equitable for all.

INDIANA FOR THE ENTREPRENEUR

Indiana for the Entrepreneurs

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ENTREPRENEURIAL RESOURCES

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Grow In Indiana

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ConnectIND

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Indiana For The Bold

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Big Things Happening IN Indiana

INDIANA'S BIG YEAR FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP
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BREAKING THE MOLD ON ENTREPRENEUR SUCCESS RATE
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HOW INDIANA BECAME A SECRET COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE FOR A BUSINESS ICON
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CONNECTIND

ConnectIND connects Indiana founders to the right resources at the right time in their entrepreneurial journey.

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Providing access to capital and creating ecosystems of opportunity, while promoting economic equity across the state.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP INDIANA

Indiana’s entrepreneurial yearbook highlights our entrepreneurs who are taking risks, dreaming big, and creating a brighter future for Indiana.

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GES 2022 Highlights

In May 2022, Indiana hosted more than 75 speakers, 30 international delegations, and 900 registrants for this first-ever event.

The inaugural Indiana Global Economic Summit, hosted by Governor Eric J. Holcomb and former Secretary of Commerce Brad Chambers, convened international business executives, industry leaders and foreign dignitaries to advance key conversations, spark discovery and discuss opportunities for deeper economic and international cooperation for building the economy of the future.


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INDIANA SUCCESS STORIES

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Indiana Economic Development Corporation has taken a direct role in ensuring founders are connected to the states thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem. Indiana’s commitment to nurturing emerging businesses is evident in its initiatives and the state’s investments, encompassing a strong emphasis on capital access, investment in innovative technologies, and amplifying the success stories of entrepreneurs who call Indiana home. From celebrating founders and partners during Global Entrepreneurship Week and in the annual Entrepreneurship Indiana Yearbook, to piloting state-backed programs like ConnectIND, Indiana’s entrepreneurial ecosystem is thriving.

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Indiana Economic Development Corporation has taken a direct role in ensuring founders are connected to the state's thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem. Indiana’s commitment to nurturing emerging businesses is evident in its initiatives and the state’s investments, encompassing a strong emphasis on capital access, investment in innovative technologies, and amplifying the success stories of entrepreneurs who call Indiana home. From celebrating founders and partners during Global Entrepreneurship Week and in the annual Entrepreneurship Indiana Yearbook, to piloting state-backed programs like ConnectIND, Indiana’s entrepreneurial ecosystem is thriving.