Deadline:
June 02, 2025
Program Starts: November 02, 2025
Program Ends: November 06, 2025
Location(s)
Germany
Munich
Overview
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.
The One Young World Entrepreneur Award highlights the work of revolutionary young business leaders whose enterprises are shaping the world around them and inspiring others to launch their own ventures.
Details
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 2019 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.
We are delighted to launch our the Entrepreneur of the Year Award for 2025. 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 2025.
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.
Applications and nominations for the 2025 award are now open.
Applications and nominations will close on 2 June 2025.
What is One Young World?
One Young World was founded in 2009 by David Jones and Kate Robertson. We are a UK-based charity that gathers together the brightest young leaders from around the world, empowering them to make lasting connections to create positive change.
We stage an annual Summit where the most valuable young talent from global and national companies, NGOs, universities and other forward-thinking organisations are joined by world leaders, acting as the One Young World Counsellors.
Delegates participate in four transformative days of speeches, panels, networking and workshops. All delegates have the opportunity to apply to give keynote speeches, sharing a platform with world leaders with the world’s media in attendance. As well as listening to keynote speakers, delegates have the opportunity to challenge world leaders, interact and be mentored by influencers. Delegates make lasting connections throughout the Summit, celebrating their participation at social events and the unforgettable Opening and Closing Ceremonies.
After each Summit, the delegates, who are then known as One Young World Ambassadors, work on their own initiatives or lend the power of the One Young World network to those initiatives already in existence. Of those in employment, many returns to their companies and set about creating change from within, energising their corporate environment.
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
To be considered for the award, nominees must:
- Be aged between 18 and 35 years old
- Exemplify leadership in their field.
- Demonstrate the importance of entrepreneurship as a way to effect positive change.
- Have achieved tangible and material entrepreneurial success [revenue and number of employees can indicate this].
Dates
Deadline: June 02, 2025
Program starts:
November 02, 2025
Program ends:
November 06, 2025
Program Starts: November 02, 2025
Program Ends: November 06, 2025
Cost/funding for participants
In addition to receiving the award:
- Full delegate access to the One Young World Summit in Munich, Germany.
- Hotel accommodation between 2 and 6 November 2025.
- Catering which includes breakfast, lunch and dinner.
- The cost of travel to and from Munich. Your flight to and from Munich must depart from and return to one and the same international airport.
Un-save Opportunity
Internships, scholarships, student conferences and competitions.
