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EGC - Discover your inner entrepreneur and change the world.

Empower aspiring young founders from emerging global ecosystems to plant seeds of positive change.

23.5

average age

450+

workshop hours

85

alumni members

240+

pitches delivered

49%

female founders

Creating Impact

“The BOLD fellowship program is really a life changing and transforming experience for aspiring entrepreneurs, and it goes beyond the development of our businesses, fostering personal growth and development.”

Dina Kurtalic - BOLD Fellow 2023

Dina Kurtalic

BOLD Fellow 23'

Building a Global Community

“The BOLD Alumni network is truly a community of talented, enthusiastic, and proactive people that will always welcome you with open arms and an open heart.”

Hana Pirovic - Bold Fellow 2023

Hana Pirovic

BOLD Fellow 23’

Entrepreneurs for Global Change

EGC is an entrepreneurship community, & we are unique because of our

Network

Connecting you to your future community.

Dedication

Human-centered approach and continued support.

Location

Bringing ambitious youth to New York City.

Read about Uros’ success

Fintech
Kragujevac

My startup, Nutsss, is a mobile app that uses gamification to make financial management engaging. The name is inspired by how squirrels store nuts, similar to how people should save money. My goal was to learn how to position my product in the market and deliver more value to users. EGC provided invaluable insights and strategies that have greatly contributed to our growth. Nutsss has grown to over 5,000 users, with more than 500 daily active users at its peak. Our next challenge is adopting Open Banking and pioneering PSD2 regulations in Serbia.

5.000+
Acquired app users
Uroš Stojanović
Nutsss App
Uroš Stojanović - Founder of Fintech Nutsss App

My startup, Nutsss, is a mobile app that uses gamification to make financial management engaging. The name is inspired by how squirrels store nuts, similar to how people should save money. My goal was to learn how to position my product in the market and deliver more value to users. EGC provided invaluable insights and strategies that have greatly contributed to our growth. Nutsss has grown to over 5,000 users, with more than 500 daily active users at its peak. Our next challenge is adopting Open Banking and pioneering PSD2 regulations in Serbia.

Read about Nikola’s success

Tech/Health
Serbia

"Pametan Zalogaj" is an app that connects schools, children, parents, and local restaurants to provide daily healthy meals tailored to children's needs. It promotes healthy eating habits and offers parents an easy way to monitor and pay for their children’s meals. 
My goal was to learn and build a strong network in America. I successfully made many connections thanks to the welcoming environment. The EGC and BOLD program continues to provide me with support and encouragement, which I hope to pass on to future generations. 
We are in the development phase of our app, aiming to launch by the end of the year, with our first users—happy children with healthy meals—by February.

$50.000
in raised funds
Nikola Krsmanovic
Pametan Zalogaj
Nikola Krsmanovic

"Pametan Zalogaj" is an app that connects schools, children, parents, and local restaurants to provide daily healthy meals tailored to children's needs. It promotes healthy eating habits and offers parents an easy way to monitor and pay for their children’s meals. 
My goal was to learn and build a strong network in America. I successfully made many connections thanks to the welcoming environment. The EGC and BOLD program continues to provide me with support and encouragement, which I hope to pass on to future generations. 
We are in the development phase of our app, aiming to launch by the end of the year, with our first users—happy children with healthy meals—by February.

Read about Tamara’s success

greentech
subotica/novi sad
BOLD

Solarise is a SaaS platform that automates the process of issuing initial quotes for the installation of solar panels. Tamara completed Founders Institute Accelerator program and is currently participating in the Smart Start Program. Solarise received funding for SmartStart program and a spot in their accelerator program. Tamara’s achievement is becoming the first place on regional GAEA Challenge, competing with European startups.

1st place
on regional GAEA Challenge
Tamara Ilić
Founder of Solarise
Tamara Ilić - Founder of Solarise

Solarise is a SaaS platform that automates the process of issuing initial quotes for the installation of solar panels. Tamara completed Founders Institute Accelerator program and is currently participating in the Smart Start Program. Solarise received funding for SmartStart program and a spot in their accelerator program. Tamara’s achievement is becoming the first place on regional GAEA Challenge, competing with European startups.

Read about Nedim’s success

Health/Fitness
SARAJEVO/VASTERAS

WheelFit is an exercise application for people with disability and as a first of its kind application in Western Balkans region, aims to revolutionise access to fitness and exercise programmes to people with disability.

$14,620
received as BOLD Small Grant
2000+
New users since November, 2023
Nedim Karavdić
Founder of WheelFit
Nedim Karavdić, Founder of WheelFit

WheelFit is an exercise application for people with disability and as a first of its kind application in Western Balkans region, aims to revolutionise access to fitness and exercise programmes to people with disability.

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