Citizen Entrepreneurship Competition 2026

About

A global competition designed for young entrepreneurs to showcase their innovative ideas that align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, offering free training and the chance to connect with a worldwide community of changemakers. Participants will engage in various phases of the competition, including pitching their ideas and completing essential learning components to enhance their entrepreneurial skills.

Benefits

• 🎓Free Training
  Access to free entrepreneurial training, including the “Brains versus Capital” and “Sustainable Entrepreneurship” courses
• 🛠️ Idea Development
  The opportunity to develop and refine their ideas using the Entrepreneurial Design Canvas (EDC)
• 🌍Global Exposure
  Global exposure by showcasing their ideas on a public platform
• 🤝Community Connection
  The chance to connect with a diverse, international community of innovators and changemakers
• 🏆Recognition
  Recognition and credibility through participation in a globally recognized competition
• 🎉Final Evaluation
  An opportunity to advance to the finals and be evaluated by an expert jury

Eligibility Criteria

• Be 13 years or older
• Have an innovative idea or project that contributes to at least one of the UN Sustainable Development Goals
• Be willing to submit a pitch and complete the required learning components
• Be ready to engage actively throughout the competition phases, including the voting stage

Participation Commitments

• Participants are expected to follow fair voting practices
• Complete the required courses and the Entrepreneurial Design Canvas
• Engage actively throughout the competition phases, including the voting stage

Target Sector

All sectors

Target Location

Global