Young European Entrepreneur Award

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European Commission Rzeszów, Poland 2025

Information

The Young European Entrepreneur Award recognises and supports Europe’s young entrepreneurs through a pitching contest, training, and visibility. It targets individual entrepreneurs aged 18-40 who own or co-own an SME in the EU and are based in the EU. Finalists receive training valued up to €20,000 and travel costs are covered for finalists who pitch live at EU Industry Days 2025.

Benefits

Personalised training valued up to €20,000, media visibility, and travel costs covered for finalists.

Eligibility

Individuals aged 18-40 from EU countries who are owners or founders of an SME in the EU, with the business in operation for less than 5 years.

Application

Submit an application by the deadline; finalists are selected to pitch live at EU Industry Days 2025 in Rzeszów, Poland.

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Opportunity Details

TypeCompetition

FundingPartially funded

OrganiserEuropean Commission

LocationRzeszów, Poland

Open toCitizens or residents of EU member states who are owners or co-owners of an EU-based SME (less than 5 years in operation).

Age18–40 years

Business / Entrepreneurship Economics / Finance

European Commission opportunities

Other editions of this programme

2026 Young European Entrepreneur Award
Deadline March 14, 2025

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