Generation:Enterprise
Generation:Enterprise (Gen:E) is a global enterprise competition designed to inspire innovation, storytelling, and real-world problem solving among students aged 9–18.
Created by Global:Edge, the 2025-26 competition brought together students from across the world to design, develop, and pitch innovative ideas that addressed real challenges in their schools and communities. Rooted in creativity, inclusivity, and entrepreneurial thinking, the programme empowered students to turn empathy into action and ideas into impact.
This year’s Generation Enterprise cohort demonstrated just how powerful student voice can be when given the right platform.
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Competition Overview
The scale and diversity of Generation Enterprise this year was truly global:
- 27 schools
- 20 different countries
- 5 continents
- 241 young people
Students collaborated across cultures, shared perspectives, and challenged themselves to think boldly — proving that meaningful innovation knows no borders.
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Expert Panel of Judges
Our finalists were evaluated by an outstanding panel of judges, each bringing deep expertise from across education, entrepreneurship, and global impact:
- Colin Bell, CEO of COBIS, leading the global network of British international schools and championing excellence in international education.
- Angela Fubler, COBIS Board Member and Founder of Chatmore School in Bermuda, and a successful entrepreneur with a passion for education and innovation.
- Luke Rees, Managing Director of King’s College School Wimbledon International, and a recognised changemaker shaping education in the UK and globally.
- Imogen Poole, Regional Director for Europe at Cambridge University Press & Assessment, with extensive experience in brand positioning, impact, and international markets.
- Tom Lloyd, Founder of Global:Edge and Chief Product Officer, specialising in designing impactful programmes that empower young people worldwide.
Their thoughtful feedback and insight helped recognise not only strong ideas, but also collaboration, inclusivity, and purpose.
More Information
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We are delighted to bring you Generation:Enterprise in partnership with Global:Edge.
Global:Edge is a pioneering educational initiative designed to shape the world’s future leaders. Anchored with a strong foundation in the British education system, we provide a cutting-edge curriculum that is globally-minded, while seeking to challenge outdated conventions and norms.
Our programmes, ranging from our intensive academy, to comprehensive ‘Impact Days’ and masterclasses, are crafted by accomplished industry leaders and delivered by exceptional facilitators. We empower students to embrace change confidently, solve complex problems creatively, and lead with resilience and vision.
Through partnerships with British industry, academia and politics, we're not just preparing students for the world; we're preparing the world for our students.
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