Entrepreneurship World Cup 2026

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Washington D.C. · District of Columbia · USA

Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN) The Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN) is a Washington D.C.-based nonprofit organization operating in 200+ countries, making it the world's largest entrepreneurship network. Founded in 2010 out of the Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW)…

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How to apply

Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.

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Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
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Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.

The Entrepreneurship World Cup 2026 (EWC 2026) is one of the world's largest and most inclusive startup pitch competitions, co-hosted by the Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN) and Monshaat, Saudi Arabia's Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority. Since its launch in 2019, EWC has engaged over 420,000 entrepreneurs from 191+ countries and awarded more than $6.5 million in cumulative cash prizes.

Who Should Apply EWC 2026 is open to founders at every stage — from pre-revenue idea-stage entrepreneurs to revenue-generating growth-stage startups. Indian founders and startups are fully eligible. The competition is designed to be inclusive of global participants across all sectors.

Tracks Three competitive tracks cater to different startup stages:

Idea Stage (Concept Validation): For founders building and validating early-stage ideas. Grand Prize: $30,000 | Runner Up: $20,000.

Early Stage (MVP & Traction): For startups with a working product and early traction ready to scale. Grand Prize: $200,000 | Runner Up: $150,000 | 3rd Place: $90,000 | 4th Place: $50,000.

Growth Stage (Scaling & Revenue): For startups already generating revenue and expanding into larger markets. Grand Prize: $160,000 | Runner Up: $100,000.

Beyond Prizes Finalists gain global exposure, access to an international network of investors and mentors, the opportunity to pitch at the Global Finals in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and access to a worldwide startup ecosystem.

Prize Pool Total cash prizes of $1,000,000, with individual awards of up to $200,000 across the three stages.

How to Apply Applications close May 31, 2026. Apply via the official EWC 2026 registration link.

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