The 2022 Entrepreneurship World Cup competition is now open for interested individuals across the globe looking to take part in one of the world’s largest start-up support programs.
The Entrepreneurship World Cup is one of the biggest and most diverse startup pitch competitions and support programs of its kind, featuring more than 370,000 entrepreneurs from over 200 countries and offering winners life-changing prizes. Since launching in 2019, the EWC has awarded $3 million in cash prizes, and $150 million in in-kind prizes and provided opportunities for entrepreneurs at all levels – from the idea stage to scale-up – to reach the next stage in their journey by providing them with free access to world-class training and resources, enhancing their visibility, and working to connect them to mentors and investors. read more about EWC
- Competition Provider: EWC is co-hosted by Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN) and Monsha’at.
- Category: competitions and support programs
- Eligible Country: International
- Application Deadline: July 10, 2022, and the final deadline is August 15, 2022.
Benefits
- There is no fee to apply
- life-changing prizes, More than US$1 million total in prizes
- Provision of capital needed to start and scale a company at any level, starting with:
IDEA STAGE
Do you have an idea for a new company, but aren’t sure how to start or find the resources you need to take the next step? EWC helps you unleash your idea with free on-demand training and $10,000 in perks – just for signing up.– Plus, you have a chance to win $50,000 in cash prizes and to meet and network with top investors locally and internationally. Being an EWC alumnus will give you access to an international community.
EARLY-STAGE
Do you have an emerging startup and want to accelerate its trajectory? EWC empowers early-stage founders with access to world-class educational resources, training, and up to $750,000 in perks — as well as a chance to sharpen your skills through a global pitch competition and win up to $500,000 in cash prizes. You will also have a chance to meet and network with peers and top investors locally and internationally. Being EWC alumni will give you access to an international community.
GROWTH STAGE
Have you already found your market fit, started gaining serious traction, and have an initial round of funding secured? EWC provides you with a global network of potential collaborators and expert mentors to help you achieve exponential growth – and a chance to win a no-strings-attached check for $500,000. Plus, a chance to meet and network with peers and top investors locally and internationally. Being EWC alumni will give you access to an international community.
- Provide opportunities for entrepreneurs at all levels
- Provision with free access to world-class training and resources
- Enhancing visibility, and working to connect them to mentors and investors.
Eligibility
- The EWC is open to all entrepreneurs – including those focused on starting and scaling social ventures.
- Applicant must be at least 18 years old except if applying to the Idea Stage category
- Applications must be completed in English whenever possible, but National Organizers reserve the right to accept applications in their country’s official language and even conduct their National Finals in that same language.
How to apply for the 2022 Entrepreneurship World Cup competition
Application for the 2022 Entrepreneurship World Cup competition is strictly online, where you will have to first create an account on the application platform before submitting your details.
For more information on the application process, visit the official announcement page. To apply, click the ‘Apply Now’ button below.
