 Dear iCUE Friends and Fellows,
Welcome to iCUE's November eNewsletter. This month we are delighted to present our re-branded organisation with our new website launching later this week.
We have confirmed that the 2012 iCUE Global Summit will take place on April 25-26th in London, UK. The Summit brings together the leaders of youth enterprise organisations from more than 20 countries across the world and is the must attend event in 2012. Please save the date in your diary and stay tuned for further details.
iCUE is looking forward to a wonderful collaboration with Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs (EYE). Global Mobility is one of the key elements of iCUE's mission to enhance global collaboration among young entrepreneurs and we are thrilled to partner with EYE towards this important objective.
Next month we are excited to introduce you to our extraordinary iCUE Advisors and Global Board. Stay tuned for updates and witness the further development of a fresh, new organisation pushing forward the youth entrepreneurship agenda across the world. Please see in this newsletter some updates and announcements from iCUE and its members worldwide.
In the spirit of enterprise,
Tobias Hug, iCUE Director
Upcoming iCUE Meetings
Members Conference Call, 4th December, 4pm GMT via Skype
Contact tobias.hug@icueonline.com to RSVP
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IRELAND: Archipelago joins iCUE!
We are delighted to welcome Ireland's leading national student enterprise organization Archipelago. The initiative encourages and supports young students across Ireland to start their own business - for instance via their Archie Talks. |
ETHIOPIA: Study tour!
Abubeker Yimam from NACUE Ethiopia is in London from the 20th November until the 3rd of December. He is on a study tour to see how NACUE UK helps develop enterprise societies and to explore how this knowledge could be transfered to Ethiopia. Contact abknewgeneration@gmail.com to meet him in London.
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UK: Government Supports NACUE & First Social Enterprise Conference
NACUE just received significant government funding to boost young enterprise and encourage a new wave of student entrepreneurs in the UK. Read NACUE's Blog article for more information!
NACUE's TATA Social Enterprise Conference takes place on December 3rd-4th. Over 200 students will have the opportunity to pitch their ideas for funding and to meet award-winning social entrepreneurs. Tickets are still available here. |
RWANDA: EACUE officially founded!
The East Africa Consortium of University Entrepreneurs (EACUE) has been legally accepted as national youth enterprise organisation by the Rwanda Development Board. This is a great step forward as the EACUE team aims to launch its first youth entrepreneurship event under the theme: "Inspiring Entrepreneurship among university students". Stay tuned.
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SOCIAL MEDIA: Follow iCUE!
iCUE is now present on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter. Furthermore, all photos from the last Global Round Table and past events can be found on Flickr. Follow iCUE on these channels & stay up to date on what we do!
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VIETNAM: VYE joins iCUE!
With Viet Youth Entrepreneurs (VYE) we are delighted to welcome the leading Vietnamese youth entrepreneurship organisation as a new member of iCUE. Currently they are planning a VYE Talk Series in Vietnam - stay tuned for updates!
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USA: CEO Conference a Huge Success!
With over 1,000 students and over 100 schools in attendance, the 2011 CEO National Conference was a tremendous success. During 3 days, inspiring speakers talked about topics such as ethics, technology, start-ups and CEO ran its National Elevator Pitch Competition- explore the student's business ideas here. |
FINLAND: LaureaES Venture Camp!
LaureaES is organising a 2-week intensive Cambridge VentureCamp in Spring 2012, bringing exciting business ideas and aspiring Finnish entrepreneurs over to Cambridge, UK. They are happy to investigate cooperation possibilities with local and international parties. Please contact riinarupponen@gmail.com or visit www.laureaes.com for more information.
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FUNDRAISING: Youth Mobility Programme
iCUE is seeking sponsors for its Global Mobility Program! Please contact tobias.hug@icueonline.com for further information on how to become a sponsor or partner with iCUE. |
BULGARIA: Entrepreneurship competition!
Start it Smart moves on to the third stage of its '3Challenge' - a competition for young entrepreneurs who can develop and pitch their business idea in front of potential investors and successful entrepreneurs. The winners receive 6 months mentorship & rewards! |
GUIDELINES: First collaborative documents!
iCUE members have begun to bundle their experiences to develop comprehensive roadmaps and guidelines to further enhance global youth entrepreneurship. The first document guides motivated individuals through the process of building up world-class NACUE's from the very beginnings in their respective countries. The second guideline deals with the topic of "governments as partner, funder, convener and enabler of national student enterprise organisations". These resources are available free of cost to iCUE members and for a small fee to non-members. Email tobias.hug@icueonline.com for further information. |
SLOVAKIA: First contacts!
In partnership with iCUE the Canterbury Enterprise Group (CEG) supports young entrepreneurs in Slovakia to set up new enterprise societies across the country. First contacts to the Slovakian Chamber of Entrepreneurs have been made and CEG is excited to organise a national conference next Spring.
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