| Global Entrepreneurship Week: Nov. 16-22, 2009 — Following on the heels of GEW 2008, which involved more than 75 countries, Global Entrepreneurship Week 2009 will reach millions more aspiring young entrepreneurs. The Foundation and the UK's Make Your Mark organization are the founders of this week, and have secured the global sponsorship of NYSE Euronext. Learn about activities and events that might be near you at www.unleashingideas.org. |
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| Hot Shot Business — This award winning Disney-Kauffman game teaches young people about the excitement and opportunity of starting and running a business, with the help of animated mentors Jack and Kate. Play the game that reaches more than 20 million young people a year, and has reached more than 66 million since 2003, at www.hotshotbusiness.com. |
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All-Terrain Brain — Based on a series of fun videos, this program encourages kids to take their brain "off road," explore new ways of thinking, and tap into their inner potential as an entrepreneur. Kids ages 8-12 develop the self-confidence, perseverance, motivation, and creative thinking skills that are all part of being an entrepreneur. Check it out at www.allterrainbrain.org.
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FastTracTM — Designed for aspiring and existing entrepreneurs, these practical, hands-on business development programs help individuals hone the skills needed to create, manage, and grow a successful business. Available in all 50 states, and outside the U.S. in Australia and Russia, more than 200,000 people have been reached through FastTrac programs in the United States since 1993. Find out more about FastTrac resources for entrepreneurs at www.fasttrac.org. |
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Entrepreneurship.org — This free, international online community is designed for building entrepreneurial economies, where entrepreneurs, policymakers, business mentors, investors, and researchers come together to promote high-growth initiatives. You will find a comprehensive library of articles and videos with relevant insights and information for entrepreneurs at www.entrepreneurship.org. |
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Kauffman Campuses — While entrepreneurship programs typically have been the domain of the business school, Kauffman Campuses are developing a variety of programs aimed at instilling the spirit and skills of entrepreneurial studies across all disciplines thought the university. Learn more about our Kauffman Campuses at www.kauffman.org/campuses. |
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Angel Capital Education Foundation — A charitable organization founded by the Kauffman Foundation that is devoted to education, information, and research about angel investing for investors, entrepreneurial support organizations, university faculty and students, and policymakers. Find out more about professional development, best practices, networking opportunities and angel groups in the U.S. and Canada at www.angelcapitaleducation.org. |
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The iBridge Network® — The first Web tool of its kind enables scientists from 36 universities to share their innovative discoveries with those seeking commercialization or collaboration opportunities. More than 45,000 visitors from 146 countries have explored the 1,700 innovations posted at www.ibridgenetwork.org. |
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| Kauffman.org — Our Web site tells the story of the Kauffman Foundation, the programs we support and the influential thought leaders we work with to advance innovation, research, educational achievement and entrepreneurial success. Find out more about the Foundation of Entrepreneurship at www.kauffman.org. |
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