One Young World Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2026

Deadline: June 2, 2026

Applications are open for the One Young World Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2026. The rates of global unemployment, the catastrophic effects of climate change, and the challenges of globalisation all pose significant problems. The skills of young entrepreneurs, equipped with rapid technological advancements, are overcoming these barriers around the world.

At the heart of every start-up or enterprise is the drive to solve the problem. One Young World believes that the next generation of young entrepreneurs are here to do more than create the next convenient solution – they are here to take on the world’s major challenges.

One Young World’s Entrepreneur of the Year was created in 2026 to identify and promote the world’s most revolutionary entrepreneurs under 35 who are having a positive global impact and inspiring others with their leadership.

Award

• The award will be presented to the three winners at the One Young World Summit in Munich, Germany, which takes place from 3-6 November 2026.

Eligibility

• Open to promising entrepreneurs from around the world.
• Applicants should be between 18 to 35 years old.

The award winners will be selected by an international panel of judges with first-hand experience of entrepreneurship. They will be seeking the most innovative entrepreneurs who are creating a positive global impact and inspiring others with their leadership.

Application

For more information, visit Entrepreneur of the Year Award.