The 2025 Entrepreneurship World Cup (EWC) is open for applications until June 30. The program offers a chance to pitch on a global stage for a share of US$1.5 million in prizes plus additional investment opportunities and growth support. The top 100 finalists get a free trip to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to showcase their ventures in front of global investors, partners, and media.
But EWC is more than just a global pitch competition with a shot at life-changing prizes. It elevates entrepreneurs from all stages—idea-stage, early-stage, growth-stage or beyond— by providing them with tools, resources and a global community to grow their venture. This year's competition also includes prizes specifically for space tech companies.
Whether you're just starting or scaling fast, there’s a prize track built for you:
- Early-stage founders: Turn momentum into growth. Compete for $750K in prizes.
- Growth-stage companies: You’re ready to scale. Win a share of $275K.
- Space-tech innovators: Your breakthrough belongs on the global stage. $400K up for grabs.
- Idea-stage entrepreneurs: Your big idea deserves support. Apply to win a share of $75K.
Looking for more information? View the competition rules.
Since launching in 2019, the Entrepreneurship World Cup has attracted 450,000 registrations from 200 countries and connected founders with over US$5M in cash prizes and another US$266M worth of free support and services.
The Entrepreneurship World Cup is hosted globally by the Global Entrepreneurship Network and Monsha’at.