Global Founder Weekend — Where Founders Go Global
Founder-first events helping entrepreneurs from emerging ecosystems go from local to global with the access, knowledge, and pathways usually reserved for top startup hubs.
Global Founder Scholarship
The Global Founder Scholarship is the flagship award of Global Founder Weekend — a €20,000+ support package for high-potential founders from emerging ecosystems who are ready to go global but lack the resources to start.
Talent is global. Access should be too!
We created GFW for founders who are every bit as talented as those in top hubs, but don't have the same access to opportunity.
The Reality
Top hubs like Silicon Valley and London don't win on talent alone. They win on access: capital, mentors, global markets, clear legal paths.
The Problem
Founders in Türkiye, Iran, Nigeria, Pakistan and beyond are just as strong—but you’re building on hard mode: smaller markets, more volatility, and fewer paths to go global.
Our Solution: GFW
Global Founder Weeekend changes the rules of the game—giving you the clarity, structure, and access of top hubs, while you stay rooted in your home market.
What Will You Gain?
1. Validating your idea for foreign markets
Pressure-test your idea beyond your home market: we help you identify the right target country, stress-test your problem/solution fit, and refine your offer so it actually resonates with customers abroad.
2. Structuring your company for international competitiveness
Learn how to design your company so global investors, partners, and customers take you seriously—from legal setup and cap table basics to branding and operations that can scale beyond one country.
3. Understanding the strongest Startup Visa and legal pathways
Cut through the confusion around “going global”: we break down the most founder-friendly Startup Visa and residency options, what they really require, and which paths best fit your stage and ambition.
