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Can you tell we're excited? We are just 5️⃣0️⃣ days away from Enactus World Cup in Astana, Kazakhstan! We cannot wait to see you for a global convergence of innovative minds starting October 2nd! There are still a few days left to register, don't forget to do so at the link in the comments!

We are in complete awe of Kazakhstan's beauty 🇰🇿 Did you know these fun facts about the host country of the 2024 Enactus World Cup? 1️⃣ Kazakhstan is the largest country in Central Asia and the NINTH largest in the world! 2️⃣ Kazakhstan has the largest continuous land border in the world! 3️⃣ Medeu skating rink near Almaty is the largest high-mountain skating rink on earth at nearly 1700 meters above sea level! 4️⃣ Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan, is the second coldest capital city on the planet! We are thrilled that this years Enactus World Cup will be hosted in Astana, Kazakhstan, a city as vibrant as the ideas we celebrate. It's only a few months away! See you there October 2-4! Don't forget to register using the link in caption.

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Are you ready to join us in using entrepreneurship to transform lives and shape a better, more regenerative world at the 2024 Enactus World Cup in Astana, Kazakhstan?! From October 2-4 experience a global convergence of innovative minds. Young social innovators, business leaders, and academics gather in Astana – a vibrant city with a thriving innovation ecosystem. Here, students from around the world will showcase their impactful projects. Witness teams from 33 countries compete for the title of Enactus World Champion and connect with passionate changemakers just like you! Click the 🔗link in the comments🔗 to register NOW!

🌍Exciting News: TOP 2024 Action With Africa Projects Announced! We are thrilled to share the first major milestone of the Action With Africa Challenge 2024! On Friday, 14 June, Enactus Germany revealed the TOP 12 projects along with the TOP 3 early-stage projects live at its National Competition in Cologne. The energy and innovation from Enactus teams worldwide have been truly inspiring! During this momentous session, host Sarah Hohenner welcomed esteemed partners from the German Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation & Development, BASF, and Wilo-Foundation. Tobias Darda, Action With Africa Project Manager, announced an exciting additional award opportunity from Wilo SE. Just like in previous years, representatives from Wilo SE will select their favorite Action With Africa projects related to Water-Sanitation-Hygiene (“WASH”) and present special awards at the Action With Africa Awards Ceremony on 3 October. 🎥 Missed the live event? Don’t worry! You can watch the recording on YouTube and catch up on all the excitement. You can find the link as always in the comment section ⬇️ What’s Next? 🔍 All approved project teams will receive detailed written feedback from the international jury. 📝Provided the audit is passed, the TOP 3 Early-stage projects will be awarded EUR 500 in project funding. EUR 1,000 will go to places 7-12, and EUR 2,000 to places 6-4. The winning team of the Action With Africa Challenge will receive a grand prize of EUR 10,000, followed by EUR 7,500 for second place and EUR 5,000 for third place. 🏆 The TOP 6 project teams from Egypt, Tunisia, Nigeria and Zimbabwe are invited to present their projects at the Action With Africa Challenge Final on Tuesday, 1 October, at the Enactus World Cup in Astana, Kazakhstan. An international jury will decide about the final TOP 6 ranking, which will be announced two days later at the Action With Africa Awards Ceremony on Thursday, 3 October 2024. We are excited to see these impactful projects in action and celebrate their achievements at the Enactus World Cup!   #ActionWithAfrica #WorldCup2024 #WeAllWin

📣 We are thrilled to announce the incredible milestones of the Action With Africa Challenge 2024! Here are some hard facts about the Action With Africa Challenge 2024 ⬇️ 🌍 With 137 approved project entries, including 54 early-stage and 83 advanced projects, the enthusiasm and innovation from Enactus teams around the world are truly inspiring. 🚀This year, participating teams can win over €50,000 in project and travel funding. 💼 We are grateful that more than 140 international judges contributed with their expertise to this challenge. The excitement is building as we prepare to announce the TOP 12 projects at Enactus Germany’s National Cup on 14 June! If you cannot join us in person, make sure to watch the livestream - as always you can find the link in the comment section below ⬇️ 🎉 Finally, mark your calendars for the grand finale! The TOP 6 projects will pitch during the Action With Africa Challenge Final on 1 October at the Enactus World Cup in Astana, hashtag #Kazachstan, followed by the Action With Africa Awards Ceremony on 3 October. We can't wait to see which projects will make a lasting impact on Africa's future! 💛 #WeAllWin #ActionWithAfrica #EnactusGermany #EnactusWorldCup #Challenge2024

Join us at the #EnactusWorldCup 2024 in Astana, Kazakhstan! From 2-4 Oct, let's drive impact and #ThriveTogether. Engage with innovators and leaders dedicated to creating a sustainable future. Register now at https://lnkd.in/ewnf8jV6 and be part of this transformative experience! #ThriveWithEnactus

Exciting news: the Action With Africa Challenge is back and starts now! If you run an Enactus project on the African continent, don’t miss this opportunity. This year, both early-stage and advanced projects can apply and win project funding in their respective categories. Apply now via the newly designed Action With Africa Challenge Portal and start your #impactjourney today! You can find more information at https://lnkd.in/eCvjuajq Together, let's continue to create positive change! 🌟

Reflecting on the impact of the 2023 World Economic Forum ! The EWF brought together visionaries, leaders, and changemakers to discuss pressing topics like sustainable development, digital innovation, and global economic trends. Engaging dialogues on climate change and social entrepreneurship sparked pathways for progress and inspired actionable solutions throughout the forum. Missed the EWF last year? You can still be part of the conversation by exploring all the resources in our blog post covering key topics or witnessing the dynamism firsthand through actual event footage: https://lnkd.in/dWVnwbaX

Racing back to the impactful Enactus moments of 2021! Four Enactus India finalists were set to compete in the Race to Rethink Plastic Impact Competition at #EnactusWorldCup. From Kyrgyzstan to India, these incredible projects tackle the global plastic waste crisis with creativity and measurable progress. 🌈💡 Imagine colorful Eco Tiles, detoxified cigarette butts turned into terra cotta vessels, a circular model using recycled plastic as currency, and the shift from single-use plastic to biodegradable bamboo. Read the full blog post on their transformative sustainable innovations: https://lnkd.in/djqDURpD