Transform your entrepreneurial journey with GEF & Nexford
Through the Entrepreneurs Investment Program (EIP), the Global Entrepreneurship Festival (GEF) is empowering 5,000 founders in 70+ countries.
As the Official Learning Partner, Nexford University equips participants with future-ready business and AI skills.
Powered by GEF, Delivered with Nexford

About this program
The Entrepreneurs Investment Program (EIP), powered by the Global Entrepreneurship Festival (GEF), is a world-class platform designed to identify, train, mentor, and fund 5,000 promising founders from over 70 countries.
Nexford University delivers the future-focused business and AI curriculum with real-world application, that equips EIP participants with the skills, tools, and confidence to build scalable ventures.
- Unlock 40% exclusive discounts on Nexford’s advanced courses.
- Apply practical skills directly to grow your business.
- Earn competencies recognized worldwide.
- Gain recognition from both GEF and Nexford.
Ready to take your venture to the next level? The Entrepreneurs Investment Program (EIP), powered by the Global Entrepreneurship Festival (GEF), is designed to equip founders with world-class training, mentorship, funding opportunities, and access to global markets.
As the Official Learning Partner, Nexford University provides a specially designed Entrepreneur Beginner Program; your entry point into the EIP journey. This course offers a window into future-ready skills you can immediately apply to your business, with the added opportunity to unlock a 40% scholarship for advanced Nexford courses.
- Business Model Innovation
- Fundraising & Financial Planning
- AI for Founders
- Sustainable Entrepreneurship
- Branding & Digital Storytelling
- Customer Acquisition & Retention
- Legal Essentials for Startups
- Hiring for Startups and Scaling
Sign up to unlock your Nexford access.
Fast-track your entrepreneurial success
Fast-track your entrepreneurial success
The Entrepreneurs Investment Program (EIP) by the Global Entrepreneurship Festival (GEF), with Nexford University as official learning partner, offers a free 8-module course to help you apply practical business and AI skills, connect globally, and scale your venture.
Look out for an email with your access details, next steps, and how to begin your journey. Ensure you check all your email folders few minutes after you sign up for the Nexford email.
Access your 40% scholarship offer
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Must be referred by organizers of Global Entrepreneurship Festival
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Must have completed all eight free modules in the Entrepreneur Beginner Course
- Must have completed all the post-knowledge quiz for each of the 8 modules
- Must apply for a paid course in 2025 or lose the scholarship offer
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Government-issued ID and passport-style photo (for credit courses)
- Proof of high school or college graduation (for credit courses)
- Proof of English language proficiency
- Submit every module quiz using the same email used for registration
- Receive a link via email to access paid courses with your discount pre-applied