The Entrepreneurship World Cup stands as one of the world’s most extensive and inclusive startup pitch competitions and entrepreneurial support initiatives. Annually, entrepreneurs from 200 nations numbering in the tens of thousands vie for their portion of $1 million in monetary awards, plus additional millions in investment opportunities, mentorship, media exposure, and participation in an international championship event featuring prominent investors.<\/p>\n
Read more about Opportunities<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n This competition operates under the joint leadership of the Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN) and Monsha’at (Saudi Arabia’s Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority), backed by over 50 strategic partners worldwide.<\/p>\n Originally launched by the Misk Global Forum in 2019, the competition was created through collaboration with GEN.<\/p>\n Beyond being simply a pitch contest, the Entrepreneurship World Cup provides all participants with access to essential resources, including expertise, professional networks, and, for select participants, funding necessary for launching and expanding their ventures.<\/p>\n Sign up for the Connect Nigeria daily newsletter<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n Championship Cash Awards: Early Stage The leading five (5) Early Stage competitors will earn these monetary prizes:<\/p>\n Early Stage Winner: $250,000<\/em> Championship Cash Awards: Growth Stage The top two (2) Growth Stage competitors will receive these cash awards: Growth Stage Winner: $175,000 Register to attend the CN Business Mixer<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n Championship Cash Awards: Industry-Focused. The 2025 Entrepreneurship World Cup introduces specialised recognition for space technology and space industry startups. Competitors from all three levels \u2013 Concept, Early, and Growth \u2013 within these categories will compete for these monetary prizes:<\/p>\n SpaceTech for Mining: $100,000 Championship Cash Awards: Concept Stage The leading two (2) Concept Stage competitors will earn these cash prizes: Concept Stage Winner: $50,000 The application submission deadline has to be announced. Click HERE<\/a>\u00a0to apply.<\/p>\n
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\nRunner-up: $200,000
\nThird Position: $150,000
\nFourth Position: $100,000
\nFifth Position: $50,000<\/p>\n
\nRunner-up: $100,000.<\/p>\n
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\nSpaceTech for Sports Analytics: $100,000
\nSpaceTech for Health Monitoring: $100,000
\nSpaceTech for Agriculture + Resource Management: $100,000<\/p>\n
\nRunner-up: $25,000<\/p>\n
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