Young European Entrepreneur Award

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.

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

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.

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