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Proudly announcing the ICSB Fellows Class of 2025, alongside Egypt’s global rise, with the AAST Entrepreneurship Center winning the ICSB Global Impact Award, and Dr. Nabil Shalaby being named 2025 Educator of the Year. From fresh SME research to future trends—Entrepreneurship for the World. A Human-Centered Future. 🌍🚀icsb.org/sunday-times/c…

Celebrating ICSB’s 70th Anniversary at the World Congress in Cairo with an incredible lineup of awardees. 🎉 icsb.org/central/egypta… From breakthrough research to global educators, rising innovators, and distinguished Fellows — this year’s honorees embody the very best of human-centered entrepreneurship. Proud to recognize their impact and inspired by what comes next. 🌍✨ #ICSB70 #ICSB2025 #Entrepreneurship #Cairo #Innovation

Final walk-through today for the ICSB 70th Anniversary World Congress in Cairo. Standing in the spaces where global conversations on entrepreneurship will soon unfold is both humbling and energizing. Seventy years of ICSB… and a future that continues to believe in entrepreneurship as a force for dignity, opportunity, and innovation. Almost there.

From Paris to the world. At the ICSB x OECD Signature Event, one message was unmistakable: closing the entrepreneurship gap for women requires more than awareness—it demands systemic change. Allyship → Alignship. Programs → Ecosystems. Support → Shared Power. The future of entrepreneurship is collaborative, digital, and human-centered. Paris showed us the path forward. #ICSB #OECD #WomenEntrepreneurs #Alignship #DigitalInclusion #Paris2025

🚀 JICSB is evolving! Starting Jan 1, 2026, the Journal of the International Council for Small Business (JICSB) will expand its article formats to connect research, policy, and practice better: 🔹 Research Notes 🔹 Research Articles 🔹 Rapid Communications All peer-reviewed. All focused on impact. icsb.org/central/exciti… We’re bridging rigor with relevance to shape the future of #Entrepreneurship research. #JICSB #ICSB #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusiness #Research #Innovation

ICSB celebrates the new open-access book by Dr. Rico Baldegger — Management in a Dynamic Environment: Concepts, Methods and Tools (Springer). A must-read for leaders navigating change with systemic thinking and human-centered leadership. 🔗 link.springer.com/book/10.1007/9… #ICSB #RicoBaldegger #Innovation #Management #Entrepreneurship #Leadership #OpenAccess

From Paris 🇫🇷 | ICSB x OECD At the ICSB Paris Signature Event, leaders called to move from awareness to action — bridging the finance gap, empowering entrepreneurs through AI and digital ecosystems, and turning research into practice. “Allyship in Action” defined the day — building partnerships that create real, shared progress. flic.kr/s/aHBqjCzTcs #ICSB #OECD #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #HumanCentered #ParisSignatureEvent

🇫🇷 ICSB in Paris | 🤝 Allyship in Action At ICSB Paris, we’re redefining support for women entrepreneurs. icsb.org/central/parisd… Allyship means men and women working together—sharing influence, opening doors, and building inclusive networks that empower women to lead and thrive. Real change happens when we don’t just stand for women entrepreneurs, but stand with them. 💪✨ #ICSBinParis #WomenEntrepreneurs #Allyship #Inclusion #Leadership #Entrepreneurship

💡 6 out of 10 businesses selling on Amazon are SMEs. New findings from a 13-country study show how digital platforms are empowering small businesses worldwide. By removing barriers and improving competitiveness, we can help even more SMEs thrive in the global marketplace. More at OECD. #ICSB #OECD #SMEs #DigitalEconomy #Innovation #InclusiveGrowth

🌐 Coming up at OECD with ICSB: A powerful panel of policymakers, experts, and entrepreneurs will explore how policy can help women entrepreneurs thrive in the digital age — from infrastructure and skills to innovative ecosystems. 💡 Fact: Women-owned businesses represent one in three SMEs globally, yet they receive less than 2% of venture capital funding — a gap digital innovation can help close. Moderated with Rico Baldegger (ICSB) and Ayman ElTarabishy (ICSB) #ICSB #OECD #WomenEntrepreneurs #DigitalTransformation #Innovation #InclusiveGrowth

Following ICSB @ OECD. Camille Burns, President of the Women Presidents Organization (WPO), emphasized that women need more than just access to finance; they also need strong networks and greater visibility into significant opportunities. Too often, women entrepreneurs don’t see or aren’t supported in pursuing large contracts that could transform their businesses. @WomenPresidents

ICSB is proud to host with @OECD today’s session “Bridging the Finance Gap for Women Entrepreneurs.” Dr. Tarabishy alongside Lucia Cusmano as we unveil new insights and policies to empower women-led enterprises worldwide. Watch Live: youtube.com/live/Z1yY9ZBou… #ICSB #OECD #WomenEntrepreneurs #InclusiveGrowth #MSMEsDay

🇫🇷 Paris, France | November 3–4, 2025 ✨ ICSB x OECD Signature Event ✨ Nov. 3 and 4: Empowering women. Breaking barriers. Inspiring change. 💪🌍 The ICSB Signature Event in Paris, held in collaboration with the OECD, focused on “Removing Barriers to Entrepreneurship by Women.” Leaders, policymakers, and women entrepreneurs from across the world gathered to tackle challenges in access to finance, digital innovation, and inclusive policy design.

🇰🇷 A historic milestone in Seoul! ICSB honors Dr. Eo Yoon-bae, former President of Soongsil University, as the first Korean ever named an ICSB Global Fellow. “Dr. Eo laid the foundation for ICSB’s expansion into Asia and inspired us to see entrepreneurship as a pathway to human progress.” — Dr. Ayman El Tarabishy 🌍 Celebrating legacy. Advancing human-centered entrepreneurship. #ICSB2025 #SoongsilUniversity #HumanCenteredEntrepreneurship #ICSB70Years #Leadership #Korea #GlobalFellow

🌍 ICSB Global Entrepreneurship Education Excellence Awards — Finalists Announced! 🌍 ICSB is proud to announce the two global finalists for the 2025 Global Entrepreneurship Education Excellence Awards — honoring programs that redefine how entrepreneurship is taught, lived, and practiced. 🏅 Undergraduate Finalist: ORSÙ INNOVATION LAB – Università degli Studi di Bari Aldo Moro (Italy) Led by Mario Carrassi Bridging academia and society, Orsù empowers students to turn knowledge into meaningful action through its SustainAbility Framework, cultivating empathy, creativity, and responsible innovation. 🔗 orsuinnovationlab.it 🏅 Graduate Finalist: Master of Fashion (Entrepreneurship) Program – School of Fashion and Textiles Led by Carol Tan & Dr. Saniyat Islam Teaching entrepreneurship as a practice to be lived, this program equips future leaders in fashion to transform creative vision into sustainable, impactful ventures. ✨ ICSB thanks all the outstanding finalists for their contributions to advancing entrepreneurship education worldwide. These two programs stand apart — not for competition’s sake, but because they truly merit global recognition for their impact and innovation.

🌍 ICSB Announces the Global Finalists for the 2025 Entrepreneurial Educator Excellence Award! 🌍 ICSB proudly unveils six visionary educators shaping the future of entrepreneurship through creativity, measurable impact, and a deeply human-centered approach. This year’s competition was among the most competitive in ICSB’s 70-year history, with submissions from across every continent. 🏅 1️⃣ Prof. Janina Sundermeier – Freie Universität Berlin (Germany) 🔗 wiwiss.fu-berlin.de 🏅 2️⃣ Dr. Wade Halvorson – Deakin University (Australia) 🔗 deakin.edu.au 🏅 3️⃣ Dr. Nabil Shalaby – Arab Entrepreneur House (Egypt) 🔗 arenho.com 🏅 4️⃣ Prof. Mario Carrassi – Orsù Innovation Lab (Italy) 🔗 orsuinnovationlab.it 🏅 5️⃣ Prof. Dr. Dipak Tatpuje – VidyaDeep Foundation (India) 🔗 newsite.vidyadeep.org 🏅 6️⃣ Dr. Ashraf Sheta – The American University in Cairo (Egypt) 🔗 business.aucegypt.edu 🏆 Final judging will take place in Cairo, Egypt, during the ICSB 2025 Global Congress — where the world’s most innovative educators will gather to redefine the future of entrepreneurship education. #ICSB2025 #EntrepreneurshipEducation #HumanCenteredEntrepreneurship #GlobalImpact

🌍 Exciting news! @ICSB is proud to announce the two finalists for the 2025 Entrepreneurship Center Global Impact Award: 🏆 Dakri Center for Economic Inclusion, Univ. of Houston 🏆 AAST Entrepreneurship Center, Arab Academy for Science & Tech Final judging will take place in Cairo, Egypt 🇪🇬 during the #ICSB2025 Global Congress. 👏 Thank you to all nominees for advancing entrepreneurship worldwide! #Entrepreneurship #ICSB #GlobalImpact #Innovation #Cairo2025

🎃 ICSB Pumpkin Latte is here — a warm blend of Soul and Innovation. From Seoul to Cairo, we explore how AI can elevate humanity, not replace it. 🌍✨ Led by Dr. Ki-Chan Kim & Dr. Ayman El Tarabishy, the journey continues toward ICSB’s 70th Anniversary in Egypt — where heritage meets the future. This season, remember: real innovation starts with empathy. 🍁 icsb.org/sunday-times/c… #ICSB #Entrepreneurship #HumanCentered #Innovation #AI #Cairo2025 #Leadership

Can A.I. have a soul? Join global leaders in Seoul (Oct 24-25) exploring "The Soul of Innovation: Human-Centered Thinking in the A.I. World" Led by Dr. Ki-Chan Kim, Dr. Ayman El Tarabishy, Ambassador Oh Joon & Ahmed Osman Register: icsb.org/central/seoul2… #ICSB #Innovation #AI #Seoul2025

☕ This week’s ICSB Sunday Times is a Cappuccino Blend—rich, bold, and balanced. icsb.org/sunday-times/c… From Baby Boomers to Generation Beta, we explore how business education evolved into the AI-powered, human-centered era. Plus: Egypt’s Creativa Innovation Hub at Sultan Hussein Palace—where heritage meets innovation. ICSB Global visits this inspiring site at our 70th Anniversary World Congress, Nov 25–27, 2025. #ICSB #HumanCenteredEntrepreneurship #InnovationUnleashed #Cairo #CreativaHub #AI #Entrepreneurship