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The Global Network for Commonwealth Entrepreneurs

Connecting Commonwealth Entrepreneurs to Global Opportunities

Connecting entrepreneurs, innovators, investors, SMEs and business leaders through a global platform for collaboration, international business and growth.

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Welcome to the Commonwealth Entrepreneurs Forum

Building Connections. Creating Opportunities.

The Commonwealth Entrepreneurs Forum is an international entrepreneurial platform designed to connect ambitious entrepreneurs and businesses with people, ideas, markets and opportunities.

Through business networking, international events, market access programmes, investment connections and strategic partnerships, we help entrepreneurs explore opportunities across borders.

Our objective is simple
Bring the right people together and create opportunities for meaningful collaboration.
Discover who we are
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The City of London and the River Thames from above
Based in LondonAn independent international platform
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To build a globally connected entrepreneurial community that enables entrepreneurs to create, collaborate and grow internationally.
Our VisionCommonwealth Entrepreneurs Forum
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To connect entrepreneurs, business leaders, innovators and investors through programmes and platforms that promote networking, international collaboration, trade, investment and innovation.
Our MissionCommonwealth Entrepreneurs Forum

Our Three Pillars

Connect. Collaborate. Grow.

The Commonwealth Entrepreneurs Forum provides a platform where entrepreneurs can connect, collaborate and grow.

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Connect

Build meaningful relationships with entrepreneurs, investors, business leaders and organisations.

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02

Collaborate

Develop partnerships, business relationships and international opportunities.

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03

Grow

Explore new markets, customers, investment and business opportunities.

What We Do

Creating Practical Opportunities for Entrepreneurs

Explore what we do
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International Networking

Connect with entrepreneurs and business leaders from different markets and industries.

Market Access

Explore opportunities for international expansion and business development.

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Business Matchmaking

Meet potential customers, partners, suppliers and distributors.

Investment Connections

Connect entrepreneurs and growth businesses with investors and funding networks.

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Innovation

Promote innovation, technology and new business solutions.

SME Growth

Support businesses seeking to scale and expand internationally.

The Commonwealth

Why the Commonwealth Matters for Entrepreneurs

The Commonwealth is a voluntary association of 56 independent and equal countries, spanning every region and stage of economic development, home to roughly a third of the world's population.
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GaboroneYaoundéLibrevilleBanjulAccraNairobiMbabaneMaseruLilongwePort LouisMaputoWindhoekAbujaKigaliVictoriaFreetownPretoriaDodomaLoméKampalaLusakaDhakaBandar Seri BegawanNew DelhiKuala LumpurMaléIslamabadSingaporeColomboSt John'sNassauBridgetownBelmopanOttawaRoseauSt George'sGeorgetownKingstonCastriesBasseterreKingstownPort of SpainNicosiaVallettaCanberraSuvaTarawaYarenWellingtonPort MoresbyApiaHoniaraNuku'alofaFunafutiPort VilaLondon

For entrepreneurs, that scale is matched by something rarer

  1. Common Law

    Shared common law traditions

  2. A Shared Language

    English as a working language across most of the Commonwealth

  3. Aligned Standards

    Aligned professional and accounting standards

  4. Diaspora & Trade Links

    Long-established diaspora and trade links between member markets

The Commonwealth trade advantage

These factors consistently lower the cost of doing business between Commonwealth markets compared with trading elsewhere. The Commonwealth Entrepreneurs Forum exists to help entrepreneurs actually capture that advantage.

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  • Botswana
  • Cameroon
  • Gabon
  • The Gambia
  • Ghana
  • Kenya
  • Kingdom of Eswatini
  • Lesotho
  • Malawi
  • Mauritius
  • Mozambique
  • Namibia
  • Nigeria
  • Rwanda
  • Seychelles
  • Sierra Leone
  • South Africa
  • Tanzania
  • Togo
  • Uganda
  • Zambia
  • Bangladesh
  • Brunei Darussalam
  • India
  • Malaysia
  • Maldives
  • Pakistan
  • Singapore
  • Sri Lanka
  • Antigua and Barbuda
  • The Bahamas
  • Barbados
  • Belize
  • Canada
  • Dominica
  • Grenada
  • Guyana
  • Jamaica
  • Saint Lucia
  • Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
  • Trinidad and Tobago
  • Cyprus
  • Malta
  • United Kingdom
  • Australia
  • Fiji
  • Kiribati
  • Nauru
  • New Zealand
  • Papua New Guinea
  • Samoa
  • Solomon Islands
  • Tonga
  • Tuvalu
  • Vanuatu

The 56 Commonwealth member states: Botswana, Cameroon, Gabon, The Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Kingdom of Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia, Bangladesh, Brunei Darussalam, India, Malaysia, Maldives, Pakistan, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Antigua and Barbuda, The Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Canada, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, Saint Lucia, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, Cyprus, Malta, United Kingdom, Australia, Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu.

Our Global Community

One Network. Global Opportunities.

The Commonwealth Entrepreneurs Forum aims to build an active international community of:
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  • An entrepreneur in conversation with colleagues at a business event
    01Entrepreneurs
  • Founders in discussion at a round table during a forum
    02Founders
  • A small business team reviewing plans on a tablet at a business forum
    03SMEs
  • Start-up founders taking part in a panel discussion
    04Start-ups
  • Two executives seated at a table during a business event
    05CEOs
  • Investors in the audience at an investment session
    06Investors
  • A large solar farm under a bright sky
    07Innovators
  • Business leaders seated at round tables in a forum hall
    08Business Leaders
  • Professionals listening to a panel discussion at a business event
    09Professional Service Providers
  • Delegates of business organisations in discussion at a conference table
    10Business Organisations

Our Programmes

Our Programmes

Programmes and platforms that promote networking, international collaboration, trade, investment and innovation.

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  1. Entrepreneurs seated at tables during a business forum
    01

    Connecting Entrepreneurs Worldwide

    Entrepreneurs Network

    A networking platform for entrepreneurs, founders and business leaders.

    • Networking events
    • Online networking
    • Entrepreneur introductions
  2. Two business people shaking hands as delegates meet at a forum
    02

    From Connections to Collaboration

    Business Connect

    A structured business matchmaking programme.

    • Customers
    • Export opportunities
    • Distributors
  3. A founder presenting growth figures to investors from a stage
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    Connecting Investors and Entrepreneurs

    Investment Network

    Bringing together businesses and investment communities.

    • Meet investors
    • Present businesses
    • Participate in investor events
  4. A business owner presenting product samples to buyers at a table
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    Supporting Business Growth

    SME Growth Programme

    Designed for small and medium-sized businesses seeking growth.

    • Business strategy
    • Market access
    • Internationalisation
  5. A young founder pitching with a microphone at a start-up event
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    Supporting Tomorrow's Businesses

    Start-up Network

    Supporting innovative and ambitious founders.

    • Start-up networking
    • Mentoring
    • Investor engagement
  6. Business leaders exploring new technologies around an interactive display
    06

    Innovation Without Borders

    Innovation Network

    Connecting technology, innovation and entrepreneurship.

    • Artificial Intelligence
    • FinTech
    • Cybersecurity
  7. A woman delegate at a business summit
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    Empowering Women Through Enterprise

    Women Entrepreneurs Network

    A dedicated platform supporting women entrepreneurs through networking, collaboration and international opportunities.

    • Women in Business Forums
    • Networking events
    • Leadership programmes
  8. A young entrepreneur speaking into a microphone
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    Supporting the Next Generation

    Young Entrepreneurs Network

    Supporting emerging entrepreneurs through mentoring, training and networking.

    • Mentoring
    • Training
    • Networking

  9. Our Programmes

Events

Meet. Connect. Collaborate.

Events are central to the Commonwealth Entrepreneurs Forum, which brings people together through:
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Signature Event

Commonwealth Entrepreneurs Summit

Connecting Entrepreneurs. Investment. Innovation. Opportunity.

The Commonwealth Entrepreneurs Summit will bring together entrepreneurs, investors, corporations, government representatives and business organisations from across the Commonwealth, providing a platform for discussions, networking and business collaboration.

Attend an EventAbout the Summit

Summit themes

  1. 01EntrepreneurshipCreating stronger entrepreneurial ecosystems.
  2. 02InnovationExploring emerging technologies and innovation.
  3. 03InvestmentConnecting businesses with capital and investors.
  4. 04TradeDeveloping international business opportunities.
  5. 05SustainabilityPromoting sustainable economic growth.
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01International Conferences
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02Business Forums
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03Investment Events
Business leaders in discussion at a roundtable
04CEO Roundtables
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05Networking Receptions
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06Trade Missions
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07Business Delegations
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08Webinars
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09Workshops
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10 award categories

Entrepreneurship Awards

Celebrating Enterprise and Innovation

  1. 01Entrepreneur of the Year
  2. 02Young Entrepreneur
  3. 03Woman Entrepreneur
  4. 04Start-up of the Year
  5. 05Innovation Award
  6. 06SME of the Year
  7. 07International Business Award
  8. 08Sustainable Business Award
  9. 09Social Impact Award
  10. 10Lifetime Achievement Award
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Membership

Join Our Community

Become part of an international network of entrepreneurs and business leaders.

Membership benefits

  • International networking
  • Business opportunities
  • Event invitations
  • Business introductions
  • Market access opportunities
  • Knowledge and insights
  • Investment connections
  • Global visibility
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Membership Categories

Six ways to join, from individual entrepreneurs to institutions and investors.

Get Involved

Get Involved
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Whether you are an entrepreneur, investor, organisation or potential partner, we would like to hear from you.

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  1. Become a Member

    Become part of an international network of entrepreneurs and business leaders.

    Apply for membership

  2. Become a Partner

    We believe international collaboration is essential to entrepreneurship.

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  3. Become a Sponsor

    Position your organisation within an international entrepreneurial network.

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  4. Become a Speaker

    Contact Us

  5. Become a Mentor

    About mentoring

  6. Establish a Chapter

    Local leaders and organisations may apply to establish a Commonwealth Entrepreneurs Forum Chapter.

    Start a chapter

Partners & Sponsors

Collaboration Creates Greater Impact

The Commonwealth Entrepreneurs Forum works with organisations committed to entrepreneurship, innovation and international business.
Become a Partner

We welcome collaboration with

  • Chambers of Commerce

  • Business Associations

  • Governments

  • Universities

  • Innovation Centres

  • Investors

  • Corporates

  • Technology Organisations

Partnership categories

Seven ways to partner with us

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Sponsorship

Become a Sponsor

Position your organisation within an international entrepreneurial network.

Benefits may include

  • Brand visibility
  • Event participation
  • Speaking opportunities
  • Networking
  • International exposure
  • Thought leadership
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