Since its inception in 1996 the Global Award for Entrepreneurship Research has become firmly established as the foremost global award for research on entrepreneurship. This Prize is awarded annually and it consists of the statuette “The Hand of God”, created by Swedish Sculptor Carl Milles, and a Prize sum of 100,000 euros.
The award is organized by Swedish Entrepreneurship Forum (Entreprenörskapsforum), in partnership with the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences (IVA). Donor behind the prize is Lars Backsell.
The Prize Committee
The Committee consists of six members. To be eligible one has to hold or have held a full professorship at a Swedish university working on small business and entre-preneurship issues. The Committee members are appointed solely based on their scientific credentials. The discussions within the Committee are strictly confidential.
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Carl Milles and the statuette
Carl Milles “The Hand of God” was one of Milles’ last works before his death. Originally, Milles created it to honor the Swedish innovator and entrepreneur C. E. Johansson. The original still stands in Johansson’s hometown of Eskilstuna.
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Important dates
June 1 – Albert N. Link and Donald S. Siegel will receive the Global Award for Entrepreneurship Research 2026 during an award ceremony in Stockholm.
