Stiftung Citizen Entrepreneurship Competition 2026

The Citizen Entrepreneurship Competition (CEC) is organized by Stiftung Entrepreneurship and invites young entrepreneurs to submit ideas that address social impact and contribute to one or more of the UN SDGs. The competition is targeted at young people globally and operates online, with an Entrepreneurship Campus that connects participants from many nations. Winners are recognized with an official certificate upon completion of the entrepreneurship courses and competition placement.

Knowledge and contacts, a business plan in the Entrepreneurial Design framework, and an official certificate upon completion and competition placement.

Open to young entrepreneurs worldwide from age 13 and up; entries must address one or more of the SDGs and submit in English.

Submit an idea addressing SDGs through the three-phase process: Idea Submission & Entrepreneurial Design, Voting, and Jury Decision.