Digital Entrepreneurship Ecosystem (DEE) Index – Global Edition Launch

The Vienna Institute for Global Studies (VIGS) proudly invites you to the Global Edition Launch of the Digital Entrepreneurship Ecosystem (DEE) Index.

This milestone online event will present the first global assessment of digital entrepreneurship ecosystems, mapping how digital readiness across countries translates into entrepreneurial opportunity. The event brings together global policymakers, entrepreneurs, investors, researchers, and international relations specialists to explore how digital ecosystems can drive inclusive innovation and economic growth.

About the DEE Index

The Digital Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Index (DEE Index) assesses and compares how countries build and sustain digital entrepreneurship. It reveals where digital potential turns into real entrepreneurial outcomes and where gaps remain.

The DEE Index Report examines how countries’ digital readiness transforms into entrepreneurial opportunity. It serves as both a compass for understanding and a roadmap for strengthening digital ecosystems across the globe.

The new Global Edition expands the analysis to a worldwide scale, highlighting key strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities for growth within the global digital economy.

What to Expect

Global Launch Presentation: Explore the Digital Entrepreneurship Ecosystem (DEE) Index Global Edition and its worldwide results.

Data-Driven Insights: Learn how countries differ in digital readiness, entrepreneurial capacity, and innovation performance.

Future Outlook: Discover how the DEE Index supports evidence-based policymaking and global collaboration.

Who Should Attend

• Policymakers and government officials
• Entrepreneurs and digital ecosystem leaders
• Researchers and academics
• Investors, innovation hubs, and development agencies
• Representatives of chambers, associations, and international organizations
• Anyone interested in the global future of digital entrepreneurship

📑 Download the Report

The Digital Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Index Global Edition Report will be available for download soon!

🗓️ Event Details

Date: Tuesday, 16th December 2025
Time: 17:00 – 18:00 CET
Location: Online (Zoom)

About Organizer

The Vienna Institute for Global Studies (VIGS) is an independent, interdisciplinary institute based in Vienna, dedicated to addressing the complex global challenges of the 21st century. Led by Prof. Dr. Zoltan Acs, a leading economist and professor, VIGS focuses on three main areas: International Relations and Geopolitics, Entrepreneurial Ecosystems, and Well-Being and Health. Through innovative research and global collaboration, VIGS bridges academia and society to shape a future where knowledge drives clarity, purpose, and positive change.

Join us online to celebrate the global launch of the DEE Index and discover how digital readiness becomes entrepreneurial opportunity worldwide.