Entrepreneur of the Year Award

About the Award

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 Award 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 annual Entrepreneur of the Year Award again for 2026. The award will be presented to the three winners at the One Young World Summit 2026 in Cape Town, which will take place between 3-6 November. 

Applications and nominations for the Entrepreneur of the Year Award will close on 9 June 2026.

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