Partnership Opportunity
GEF Bidding
Bring the World's Largest Entrepreneurship Festival to Your Region
Partner with GEF to Showcase Your Nation's Innovation
Showcase your nation's talent, investment opportunities, and innovation capacity on the global stage. GEF offers two distinct pathways to bring the festival's transformative impact to your region.
Host the Main Festival
Minimum bid: USD $5,000,000
What You Get
- ✓Global hosting rights for an upcoming GEF edition
- ✓Co-branding across all channels and broadcasts
- ✓Government, investor, and media delegation spotlight
- ✓Turnkey festival architecture and production support
- ✓Dedicated GEF Host Office and Advisory team
Host Provides
- →Bid commitment (min. $5M) and government endorsement
- →Venue(s), security, and logistics coordination
- →Visa, customs, and protocol support
- →Local sponsorship alliances
- →Public sector liaison
Selection Criteria
Government backing, venue readiness, infrastructure capacity, and strategic fit for GEF's global growth agenda.
Host a GEF Global Business Mixer
License fee: USD $50,000
What You Get
- ✓Official "GEF Global Business Mixer" license
- ✓Program format and curation support
- ✓Speaker pipeline access
- ✓Branding toolkit and media templates
- ✓Listing on the GEF global calendar
- ✓Remote production advisory
Licensee Provides
- →Venue and local production crew
- →Local partners and sponsors
- →Press outreach
- →Brand and quality compliance
Typical Scope
1–2 day mixer, 500–2,000+ attendees, exhibitions, investor roundtables, and deal rooms.
Why Partner with GEF?
Join the world's premier entrepreneurship platform and unlock unprecedented opportunities.
Unmatched Global Reach
Connect with leaders, investors, and media from every continent in one platform.
Deal-Flow Engine
Generate opportunities for startups, SMEs, and foreign direct investment.
Proven Production
World-class programming and production expertise delivered at scale.
Lasting Legacy
Long-term talent development and ecosystem growth impact in your region.
Application Process
From application to event launch in 5 streamlined steps.
Apply
Submit your application with all required documents and government endorsements.
Review & Shortlist
Our team evaluates and shortlists qualified candidates based on selection criteria.
Due Diligence
Comprehensive background verification, venue assessment, and infrastructure review.
Agreement & Fees
Contract finalization, bid commitment processing, and fee confirmation.
Planning Kickoff
Begin your journey with the GEF Global Hosting Office and start the event build-out.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the $5M bid refundable?
No. It's a hosting commitment applied directly to production, programming, and global marketing of the event.
Can private consortia bid?
Yes, with confirmed government endorsement and proof of infrastructure readiness.
What's included in the $50k Mixer license?
Brand license, programming framework, advisory support, toolkits, and listing on the GEF global calendar. Local production costs are the licensee's responsibility.
How soon can we stage a Global Business Mixer?
6–12 weeks from agreement, subject to venue and readiness assessment.
Ready to Transform Your Region?
Connect with the GEF Global Hosting Office today.