The Stiftung Entrepreneurship is accepting applications for the 2026 cohort of its Citizen Entrepreneurship Competition. Specifically, this global program helps young entrepreneurs scale their impact through entrepreneurial education. Consequently, selected innovators work directly with global experts to deploy solutions addressing the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Program Overview
This is a global entrepreneurship and capacity-building program. Therefore, it is ideal for young people who need structured training to serve their communities. By joining, you get access to world-class entrepreneurial design courses and a global network of changemakers.
Key Benefits
Participants receive high-value educational and networking support. Specifically, the benefits include:
- Training: Full access to the “Brains versus Capital” and “Sustainable Entrepreneurship” courses.
- Platform: Global visibility and recognition on the Citizen Entrepreneurship digital platform.
- Networking: Integration into an active global community of like-minded social innovators.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify, an applicant must be a young entrepreneur or innovator. Crucially, you must have an idea or project that actively contributes to one or more SDGs.
- Age: Open to youth and young professionals globally.
- Stage: Welcomes both purely conceptual ideas and established projects.
- Format: Must complete the mandatory entrepreneurial courses to finalize the submission.
Application Process
- Deadline: June 5, 2026.
- Submission: Apply via the Citizen Entrepreneurship digital portal.
- Requirements: Course completion and the submission of an Entrepreneurial Design Canvas.
