The Young European Entrepreneur Award is a dynamic business pitching contest designed to celebrate innovation and entrepreneurship across all sectors. Open to young entrepreneurs under 40, it provides start-ups with the skills, resources, and support needed to succeed. 

The 10 selected finalists will receive tailored pre-incubation or acceleration support worth up to €20,000 to help scale their businesses. Finalists will be chosen based on innovation, impact (societal, environmental, economic), scalability, feasibility, and pitch quality.

The final pitching event will take place on 5 June 2025 during EU Industry Day in Rzeszów, Poland.

Following the event, the top three winners will gain extensive media coverage, promotional support, and an all-expenses-paid trip to the SME Assembly in Denmark (November 2025), offering a unique opportunity to connect with industry leaders and expand their networks.

📅 Deadline to apply: 14 March 2025. 

Apply now and take your business to the next level!