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17-year-old Raneem Al Suwaidani from the United States wins World Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge
NEW YORK, NY (Nov. 17, 2023)—Global nonprofit Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) announces Raneem Al Suwaidani as the winner of NFTE’s second annual World Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge. Held annually, the competition showcases the incredible talent and creativity of young entrepreneurs from around the globe. Presented by Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) and Zuora, with…
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Congrats to NFTE’s Global Champion & Innovative Competitors
On November 16, 2023, the National Museum of the American Indian in New York City became the center of innovation and inspiration as 23 students from 11 countries came together for Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship’s (NFTE’s) World Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge. From tech innovations to sustainable solutions and everything in between, these young minds showcased their ingenuity,…
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Exploring Paths to Global Well-being: Insights from UN Global Goals Conversation
In a world of 8 billion people and counting, can we truly achieve the UN’s goal of “healthy lives and well-being for all”? NFTE hosted the United Nations Global Goals Conversation on November 15 in New York City, delving into this thought-provoking question. Presented by Aramco, Citi Foundation, EY, and MetLife Foundation, with support from…
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NFTE Global Coaching Session
Event Details: NFTE Global Coaching Session Date: Tuesday, December 5th Time: 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM EST In the spirit of collaboration and mentorship, NFTE is hosting a global coaching session on December 5th, and we’re looking for 30 dedicated virtual coaches to join us in this empowering initiative. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a direct…
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NFTE Marks Global Entrepreneurship Week with Fourth Annual Global Goals Conversation
Entrepreneurs and business leaders engage young people on themes of innovation, sustainability, justice, and equity New York, NY, Nov 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) convened its fourth annual UN Global Goals Conversation yesterday. The event, presented by Citi Foundation and Ernst & Young LLP (EY US), brought together a diverse audience of academics, business innovators,…
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NFTE Announces Top Young Entrepreneurs Advancing in National Competition
Regional winners earn over $36,000 in cash prizes and qualify to compete in NFTE’s 16th Annual National Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge this October New York, NY, Jul 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Over the last eight weeks, middle- and high-school students across the country participated in “Shark Tank”-style pitch competitions, presenting business plans to panels of…
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Nine Teams Awarded $21K in NFTE Innovation Challenges
Emerging social entrepreneurs pitch ideas to advance UN Global Goals New York, NY, Apr 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) today announced the winners of the NFTE World Series of Innovation for the 2020-21 school year. Nine teams of emerging social entrepreneurs were awarded a total of $21,600 in cash prizes for their ideas. The…
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Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship Celebrates Teachers as Frontline Workers
National Gala also Honors Citi, the Citi Foundation and ASA New York, NY, Mar 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The theme of this year’s Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship’s (NFTE) Entrepreneurial Spirit Awards Gala, held online on March 4, 2021, was “Celebrating Teachers: NFTE’s Frontline Workers.” Sponsored by the nation’s leading nonprofit dedicated to advancing the entrepreneurial mindset…
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Young Entrepreneurs Awarded $15,000 in NFTE’s 2021 National Investor Pitch Challenge
Fashion, coffee, and financial literacy startups won seed capital New York, NY, Mar 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nonprofit Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) today announced the Winning Business Venture and the seed capital awarded in NFTE’s 2021 National Investor Pitch Challenge, which featured young entrepreneurs from around the country pitching Shark Tank- style to secure funding…
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NFTE Convenes Emerging Entrepreneurs and Global Executives to Discuss Innovative Solutions to Social Inequities
Panel Discussion Marks Global Entrepreneurship Week New York, NY, Nov 19, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The coronavirus pandemic has forced businesses, schools and communities to find ways to cope with the social and economic fallout. On Wednesday, November 18, the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) asked a gathering of young entrepreneurs, global business innovators and nonprofit leaders…