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Our membership Tiers
There are 96 member organisations at the moment in the JE Movement - respresenting close to 60 national constituencies, spead between our three membership tiers, from individual Junior Enterprises (grassroots tier) to the largest National Confederations with more than 1000 individual Junior Enterprise sub-members themselves and tens of thousands of students. Find out more about our membership tiers or explore our fully confederated members (National Confederations) by continent further below. To better understand what a Junior Enterprise is and what they do, click here.
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National Confederations are the full members of Junior Enterprises Global. They are umbrella organisations that represent the Junior Enterprise Movement (JE Movement) within a specific UN member country, bringing together at least two recognised Junior Enterprises under one national structure. As the primary decision-making members, National Confederations hold voting rights in our General Assembly and are central to shaping the direction of the JE Movement. Their Representatives are responsible for facilitating the exchange of information between the national and international levels and ensuring the active participation of their country’s Junior Entrepreneurs in global initiatives, events, and governance processes.
By aligning their standards with agreed global criteria such as the International Maturity Model and the Confederation Maturity Model (IMM and GCMM), National Confederations safeguard the quality, identity, and impact of Junior Enterprises in their territory. They also conduct national data reporting for our Global Audits. National Confederations, in essence, develop strengthen and integrate the JE Movement in their country and are the voice of their national constituency. -
Observer Members are organisations or entities that are aligned with the values and objectives of the JE Movement but do not meet the criteria or choose not to seek full membership. While they do not have voting rights and cannot represent others through proxy, they are invited to co-create and participate in Global campaigns, contribute to working groups and Commission initiatives, and engage with the global community through events such as the Junior Enterprise World Conference (JEWC).
Observers are expected to actively promote the Junior Enterprise Concept, collaborate with local Junior Entrepreneurs, and maintain an open channel of communication with the JE Global Executive structures and the General Secretariat. This membership tier is ideal for partners, emerging networks, and external stakeholders who wish to engage with the Movement in a structured yet flexible way. -
Entities under Development are emerging Junior Enterprise structures, such as Junior Initiatives, Pre-Confederations, or unconfederated Junior Enterprises in new countries, that are actively working toward becoming fully recognised members of the JE Movement. This status provides these early-stage entities with access to tailored support through JE Global’s Enlargement and Development Programmes, including capacity-building, mentoring, and visibility initiatives.
Although they do not participate in General Assemblies and do not yet have voting rights, Entities under Development are invited to take part in global events and can benefit from training, resources, and tools designed to strengthen their operations. This category plays a crucial role in the international growth of the Junior Enterprise Movement, serving as a structured pathway toward national confederalisation and long-term membership in the global network.
Explore our National Confederations & Areas of activity
Discover our fully confederated members across the world and our acreas of activity by selecting the continents and countries below that you want to learn more about. Have not found your country yet? Check the Countries under Development section and countries to come sections & help incept or support Junior Entrepreneurs.
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Our Africa JE Group
The Junior Enterprise Movement is steadily expanding across the African continent, with a presence particularly in North and West Africa. Tunisia, Morocco, Cameroon and Gabon have emerged as key hubs, with well-established National Confederations and a vibrant ecosystem of Junior Enterprises.
In Sub-Saharan Africa, countries such as Côte d'Ivoire, Senegal, and Nigeria are seeing rising interest, supported by both student-led initiatives and engagement with JE Global’s enlargement programmes. The focus in Africa has been on unlocking youth potential through entrepreneurship education and supporting grassroots development, with strategic outreach to universities and civil society partners paving the way for sustainable growth. We have almost 150 member associations standing together, engaging for impact.
Find out more about the Movement in a particular country by selecting the logo of one of our National Confederations or the Enlargement Programmes to explore places where we are currently growing!
Junior Entreprise Cameroun
Junior Entreprise Cameroun (JECam) was established in 2013 as the National Confederation of student-run Junior Enterprises operating in Cameroonian universities and higher education institutes. As of today, it brings together more than 14 member Junior Enterprises across the country. JECam functions as a coordinating body, promoting the "learning by doing" methodology by facilitating project-based, remunerated activities for students.
The organization achieved formal non-profit status in 2019 and became a fully active participant in the global JE Movement in 2016. It convenes regular national events, such as the annual meeting aligned with Junior Enterprise World Day, to connect its members, engage educational and governmental stakeholders, and support practical training in areas like project management, entrepreneurship, and professional communication.
Learn moreConfédération Gabonaise des Junior-Entreprises
The Confédération Gabonaise des Junior Entreprises (CGJE) was established in 2019 as the National Confederation coordinating student-run Junior Enterprises across Gabon. Based in Libreville, it operates as a non-profit organisation with an economic orientation.
CGJE brings together a growing number of Junior Enterprises active in universities and higher education institutions, providing a framework for quality assurance, collaboration, and national visibility. It organises biannual congresses and other events to promote exchange among members, build capacity, and strengthen the connection between academic training and professional practice.
Learn moreJunior Enterprises Tunisia
Junior Enterprise Tunisia is the national umbrella coordinating 29 Junior Enterprises across Tunisian higher education institutions. The movement in Tunisia dates back to the early international expansion of the Junior Enterprise model in the late 1960s and 1970s, making it one of the longest-standing communities outside Europe. The national structure operates as a non-profit body under Tunisian law and provides a common reference for governance, recognition and alignment with global Junior Enterprise standards.
The Confederation supports their formation, legal structuring and quality assurance, convenes national meetings and training activities, and represents the network in regional collaboration and in Global Junior Enterprise forums.
Learn moreConfédération des Junior Entreprises Marocaines
The Confédération des Junior-Entreprises Marocaines (CJEM) was founded as the National Confederation in Morocco. It emerged with the goal of structuring and expanding the presence of student-run Junior Enterprises within Moroccan universities and engineering schools, drawing on earlier local initiatives that had adopted the model independently.
While CJEM was part of the global Junior Enterprise Movement and participated in global dialogues, it is currently not an active member of the international network. Nonetheless, Junior Enterprise activity continues to exist in Morocco in various forms and are supported as an enlarging country without formal national representation.
Growing Africa
Currently, Africa is experiencing immense expansion, particularly in the countries of:
→ Algeria
→ Angola
→ Benin
→ Chad
→ Congo (DRC)
→ Côte d’Ivoire
→ Egypt
→ Kenya
→ Libya
→ Madagascar
→ Mozambique
→ Senegal
→ South Africa
If you are a university student interested in Junior Entrepreneurship in these countries, reach out to us for
joining a local Junior Enterprise or to found your own.
Expanding Africa
Your country is not yet part of the African Enlargement Programmes? You are working on youth engagement in your region? Then you could become a Global Envoy to bring Junior Entrepreneurship into your community or become a founder yourself!
Find out more about the Global Envoy Programme in our Founders’ Hub!
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Our Asia & Oceania JE Group
In Asia and Oceania, the Junior Enterprise Movement remains in a formative phase, marked by enthusiastic early-stage efforts in countries like India and Indonesia, as well as exploratory outreach across East and Southeast Asia.
JE Global is actively fostering regional engagement by supporting entities under development and initiating dialogues with academic institutions in key emerging economies. In Oceania, first connections are being built with student groups in Australia and New Zealand, where the entrepreneurial spirit among youth is high but structured support remains nascent. The region presents a vast opportunity for culturally diverse growth aligned with JE Global’s mission.
Find out more about the Movement in a particular country by selecting the logo of one of our National Confederations or the Enlargement Programmes to explore places where we are currently growing!
Growing Asia & Oceania
Currently, Asia & Oceania is experiencing expansion, particularly in the countries of:
→ Australia
→ Azerbaijan
→ Bangladesh
→ Cambodia
→ China
→ India
→ Indonesia
→ Lebanon
→ New Zealand
→ Singapore
→ Vietnam
If you are a university student interested in Junior Entrepreneurship in these countries, reach out to us for
joining a local Junior Enterprise or to found your own.
Expanding Asia & Oceania
Your country is not yet part of the Asia & Oceania Enlargement Programmes? You are working on youth engagement in your region? Then you could become a Global Envoy to bring Junior Entrepreneurship into your community or become a founder yourself. Find out more about the Global Envoy Programme in our Founders’ Hub.
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Our European JE Group
The Junior Enterprise Movement in Europe has one of the longest and most established footprints globally, with National Confederations and Junior Enterprises present in over 20 countries. It first emerged in the late 1960s and has since developed into a mature network of student-run associations embedded in higher education institutions across the continent.
These associations typically operate under national-level coordination bodies, which oversee governance frameworks, internal quality assurance, and member support. Sometimes sub-national umbrella groupings also exist. They function to enable students to carry out project-based work for clients as part of their academic and professional development.
While most countries manage their operations independently through their respective National Confederations, there is also a European-level platform which facilitates regional exchange and convenes events across national borders (JE Europe). Within this context, national organisations maintain full responsibility for their legal, educational, and structural development, collaborating on cross-border initiatives where relevant. Europe remains one of the most structurally mature regions of the Movement, with high levels of member continuity, and a consistent interface between student teams, universities, and external stakeholders.
Find out more about the Movement in a particular country by selecting the logo of one of our National Confederations or the Enlargement Programmes to explore places where we are currently growing!
Junior Enterprises Austria
Junior Enterprises Austria (JEA) was founded in 1991 as the National Confederation coordinating the Junior Enterprise Movement in Austria. It unites active Junior Enterprises operating across major Austrian universities. These student-run non-profits provide services ranging from legal and business consulting to engineering and research-based project work.
JEA offers an institutional framework to support its members' development through shared standards and internal processes. The Confederation also organises national events, delivers training modules, and represents its members in cross-border exchanges. Each affiliated Junior Enterprise maintains autonomy while operating under common quality benchmarks and a unified identity. The Austrian movement focuses on close cooperation with universities and integrates professional experience into academic curricula.
Learn moreJunior Enterprises Belgium
Junior Enterprises Belgium serves as the National Confederation body for the Junior Enterprise Movement in Belgium. Active since the early 1990s, the organisation supports a network of Junior Enterprises based at various higher education institutions.
Its JEs span business, engineering, marketing, and the legal field. JE Belgium provides members with support services including onboarding guidance, national meetings, and skills-based training sessions. Its governance model ensures that each Junior Enterprise maintains operational autonomy while adhering to shared principles on compliance and project quality.
The Belgian network is multilingual, operating across linguistic regions, and collaborates regularly with student stakeholders and educational institutions to maintain structural consistency and cross-university participation.
Learn moreJunior Enterprises France (CNJE)
The Junior Enterprise Movement in France dates back to 1969 and is coordinated by the Confédération Nationale des Junior-Entreprises (CNJE). France is home to the largest number of Junior Enterprises in Europe, with more than 200 accredited associations across three member tiers. These are based in business schools, engineering institutions, and multidisciplinary universities, and recognised under French law.
CNJE is responsible for maintaining the coherence and standards of the French network through a formal accreditation system and regular audits. It organises national conferences, distributes resources, and ensures that each member adheres to defined legal and operational frameworks. The structure allows local associations to operate independently within a unified national framework, benefiting from shared tools and public recognition. The French network represents a cornerstone of the Junior Enterprise Movement and has contributed significantly to shaping its professional and organisational model.
Learn moreGermany – BDSU
The Bundesverband Deutscher Studentischer Beratungsunternehmen (BDSU) was founded in 1992 and serves as one of the two National Confederations coordinating student-run consulting organisations in Germany. It brings together many initiatives based at German universities and higher education institutions. These organisations operate as legally independent associations and deliver consulting projects for a range of external clients, including SMEs and public institutions.
BDSU provides its members with a unified quality framework, coordination tools, and access to national events. The Confederation conducts regular audits and fosters best practice exchange across the network. It also represents the student consulting model in external forums, facilitating visibility and cooperation with academic and professional stakeholders. The network is structured around shared standards but allows for institutional diversity and regional engagement.
Learn moreGermany – JCNetwork
The Junior Consultant Network (JCNetwork) was established in 2002 as an independent confederation of student-run consulting organisations in Germany. It is one of two recognised National Confederations in Germany. Today, it includes many member associations located across a wide range of academic institutions. Each organisation undertakes client-based consulting work in fields such as business, engineering, IT, and communication.
JCNetwork operates under a decentralised model, placing strong emphasis on inter-member learning, peer training, knowledge exchange, and community. The Confederation organises national events and supports internal development through workshops and tools.
Learn moreJunior Enterprises Italy
Junior Enterprises Italy (JE Italy) was established in 1992 and functions as the National Confederation for the Junior Enterprise Movement in Italy. The network includes fields such as engineering, business, economics, social sciences, and information technology.
The Confederation supports member organisations with onboarding, recognition processes, and access to shared resources. It also facilitates coordination through national events and training programmes. JE Italy plays a bridging role between academic institutions and professional environments by ensuring that Junior Enterprises operate under recognised standards and deliver services in a structured format. The network has a consistent presence in both the northern and southern regions of Italy, maintaining a stable and diverse membership base.
Learn moreUniPartners Nederland
In the Netherlands, the Junior Enterprise model is coordinated under the uniPartners network, founded in the 1990s. It currently includes multiple student consultancies operating at major Dutch universities, each formally established.
These consultancies provide paid project-based services to external clients, including SMEs, local governments, and NGOs. The national umbrella organisation provides quality standards, organisational templates, and national branding, while each local unit retains autonomy over operations and client work. uniPartners also facilitates national recruitment, joint events, and shared training opportunities.
Its model is adapted to the Dutch higher education and regulatory context, allowing close cooperation with universities. The Dutch network emphasises consistency across locations while encouraging local initiative.
Learn moreJunior Enterprises Portugal
Junior Enterprises Portugal (JE Portugal) was founded in 2012 to provide national coordination for the growing number of student-run consulting organisations in Portuguese universities. The Confederation currently encompasses a wide range of subject-matter Junior Enterprises and provides services including audits, skills training, national assemblies, and onboarding support for new initiatives.
Each member is structured as a student-led non-profit offering professional project services in sectors ranging from management and digital solutions to engineering and communications. JE Portugal ensures consistency in operational procedures, client engagement standards, and public communication. Its presence spans multiple academic institutions, including polytechnic and traditional universities, and functions under a collaborative model that combines local autonomy with national governance tools.
Learn moreJunior Enterprises Switzerland
Junior Enterprises Switzerland (JES) serves as the National Confederation of Swiss Junior Enterprises, founded in the early 1990s.
It currently includes a range of student-run associations based in universities and universities of applied sciences across multiple cantons. The Swiss network is multilingual and reflects the federal nature of the country’s academic landscape.
JES provides structural support to its members through guidance on formation, access to shared tools, and participation in national meetings. It facilitates cooperation among members through regular forums and mentorship, while also enabling local organisations to maintain their independence. The Swiss Confederation contributes to reinforcing quality assurance and helping new initiatives formalise their operations in line with local university practices.
Learn moreGrowing Europe
Europe is experiencing grassroots expansion, particularly in the countries of:
→ Croatia
→ Denmark
→ Finland
→ Ireland
→ Malta
→ Norway
→ Poland
→ Romania
→ Spain
→ Sweden
→ United Kingdom
If you are a university student interested in Junior Entrepreneurship in these countries, reach out to us
for joining a local Junior Enterprise or to found your own.
Expanding Europe
Your country is not yet part of the European Enlargement Programmes? You are working on youth engagement in your region? The regional mechanism for Europe is charged with handling enlargement; we are happy to connect you. Find out more about the Founding Journey in our Founders’ Hub.
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Our Latin America JE Group
Latin America is home to one of the most vibrant and large-scale ecosystems in the JE Movement. Brazil stands as a JE powerhouse, with thousands of Junior Entrepreneurs and a highly structured National Confederation that has influenced regional development by achieving the recognition of Junior Enterprises in national law in 2016.
Beyond Brazil, the Movement is rapidly expanding across countries such as Argentina, Colombia, and Mexico, where universities and youth organisations are embracing the model’s potential to bridge education and employability.
Latin America brings a strong culture of solidarity and civic engagement to the Movement, contributing deeply to the values of inclusion, collaboration, and purpose-driven entrepreneurship. Discover more about a particular country or our continental programmes by selecting from the left.
Find out more about the Movement in a particular country by selecting the logo of one of our National Confederations or the Enlargement Programmes to explore places where we are currently growing!
Brasil Júnior
The Junior Enterprise Movement in Brazil began in 1988 and has since developed into a formally structured national ecosystem. It is coordinated by Brasil Júnior, the National Confederation established in 2003, which oversees the alignment and representation of Junior Enterprises across the country. The Movement (Movimento Empresa Júnior – MEJ) includes associations operating within public and private universities, spanning a wide range of academic disciplines.
Brasil Júnior coordinates national initiatives, maintains a legal framework for development and cohesion, and conducts data collection on the performance and growth of its member organisations. The network is composed of over a thousand registered Junior Enterprises, operating in all regions and federal states of the country. It functions under a federal model, with state-level federations supporting local operations and feeding into national governance processes.
Learn moreGrowing Latin America
Currently, Latin America is experiencing a wave of activities in expansion, particularly in the countries
of:
→ Argentina
→ Bolivia (Plurinational State of)
→ Chile
→ Colombia
→ Ecuador
→ Peru
If you are a university student interested in Junior Entrepreneurship in these countries, reach out to us
for joining a local Junior Enterprise or to found your own.
Expanding Latin America
Your country is not yet part of the Latin America Enlargement Programmes? You are working on youth engagement in your region? Then you could become a Global Envoy to bring Junior Entrepreneurship into your community or become a founder yourself. Find out more about the Global Envoy Programme in our Founders’ Hub.
Learn moreOur North America JE Group
In North America, the Junior Enterprise Movement is taking root through pioneering initiatives in the United States, Canada and Mexico, where student-driven consulting projects are gaining traction in a competitive academic environment.
While the concept remains relatively new in this region, interest is growing among business schools and entrepreneurial ecosystems. The focus is currently on planting sustainable seeds through pilot Junior Enterprises and strategic partnerships with innovation hubs and academic institutions.
North America’s entry into the Movement signals an important step toward global alignment and a powerful opportunity to connect the world's most dynamic economies through student-led enterprise.
Find out more about the Movement in a particular country by selecting the logo of one of our National Confederations or the Enlargement Programmes to explore places where we are currently growing!
Junior Enterprise USA
The Junior Enterprise Movement in the United States was initiated in 2012 with the founding of the first JE. The concept was introduced through academic partnerships, drawing inspiration from established Confederations in Europe and Brazil. In 2016, the National Confederation, Junior Enterprise USA, was created to connect existing initiatives and support the formation of new ones across the country.
Since then, the network has gradually expanded to include Junior Enterprises at various universities, including UC Berkeley, Columbia University, and others. The movement continues to grow, with a presence in multiple regions and a focus on increasing awareness within the U.S. higher education landscape.
Learn moreGrowing North America
Currently, North America is experiencing expansion, particularly in the countries of:
→ Canada
→ Mexico
If you are a university student interested in Junior Entrepreneurship in these countries, reach out to us
for joining a local Junior Enterprise or to found your own.
Expanding North America
Your country is not yet part of the North America Enlargement Programmes? You are working on youth engagement in your region? Then you could become a Global Envoy to bring Junior Entrepreneurship into your community or become a founder yourself. Find out more about the Global Envoy Programme in our Founders’ Hub.
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The 100 Initiative
The 100 Initiative is a recognition and excellence programme of Junior Enterprises Global, a unique platform designed to spotlight, strengthen, and empower the most engaged Junior Enterprises from across our worldwide Network. Its a product of the JE2030 working group, aiming to unite the best practices and tools for the JE of the 2030 decade. Through a careful selection process, the 100 Initiative brings together leading JEs that exemplify a commitment to excellence, innovation, and international collaboration.