Citizen Entrepreneurship Competition
Join a global community for entrepreneurship and innovation. Develop ideas and solutions for today’s challenges together with like-minded people.
At the Entrepreneurship Campus, ideas turn into real change.
We understand Entrepreneurship as a global movement that needs every single creative mind in the world to make the existing economic system more intelligent, sustainable and fair.
What is the CEC and How does it work?
The Citizen Entrepreneurship Competition (CEC) is aimed especially at young entrepreneurs and empowers them to develop ideas for a more peaceful and sustainable world. Participants are encouraged to create ideas with social impact and to actively contribute to one or more of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which address the key social, economic, environmental, and health challenges of our time. Entrepreneurs from age 13 and up are invited to submit their ideas and become part of an international community.
The competition runs in three phases:
- Idea Submission & Entrepreneurial Design: Submit a short pitch, have it reviewed against the competition criteria, complete the courses, and fill out the Entrepreneurial Design Canvas (EDC).
- Voting: All ideas are published, and participants can gather votes while supporting each other.
- Jury Decision: The ten submissions with the most votes are evaluated by an expert jury and the winners are selected.
The Entrepreneurship Campus now connects members from 141 nations, encouraging discussion, networking, feedback, and peer support. The CEC has been held annually since 2014.
Learn more about the history of the CEC and the Entrepreneurship Campus
Testimonials from CEC Alumni
„The entrepreneurship campus has opened my eyes to see the incredible work young leaders are doing across the globe and the amazing people supporting their ventures. The online courses give entrepreneurs a chance to learn, make adjustments and improve on their ideas and projects.”
Faith Muange – Kenya
„Unlike other contests, here you not only have a platform to submit ideas but to learn, enlarge your knowledge and meet new people, new ideas and even find partners through an international network.”
Teona Dalakishvili – Georgia
„A new opportunity to share my project globally, interact, improve and discuss ideas with young entrepreneurs. The opportunity to offer a sustainable project to people in need and to promote alternative resources.”
Elisa Konomi – Albania
„The online-training program from Entrepreneurship Campus did not only expand my thoughts but empowered me to restructure my mission.”
Olorunfemi Dayo – Nigeria
„This campus keeps my heart warm noticing the fact that innovation is being considered in all levels, that different young idea-people from all nationalities and all mindsets, help each other to form a big living organism that creates value for humanity. That we believe in change.”
Iman Hadi – Iran
What the CEC Teaches (Young) Entrepreneurs
Sustainable & Impact-Driven Entrepreneurship
Learn how to develop an idea that combines economic viability with real social value.
The CEC guides you in aligning your idea/project with the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). You’ll discover how to create meaningful impact, design sustainable solutions, and integrate responsibility into your entrepreneurial design.
Entrepreneurial Design & Business Model Development
Build a strong and creative business model. Step by step.
Through the Entrepreneurial Design Canvas (EDC) and two online courses, you learn to structure and refine your idea: from vision and feasibility to financing and long-term impact. You identify opportunities, reduce risks, and design a model that fits your vision and your life.
Feedback, Visibility & Global Community
Grow through feedback – worldwide.
The CEC gives you access to a vibrant global community. You receive feedback on your idea, expand your network, and get professional input from an international jury in the final round. Your project becomes more visible and evolves through real-world exchange.
Build Connections
Global Community
Connect with founders worldwide.
Follow others, send messages, and exchange ideas with participants from around the globe — and grow your network along the way. With the Member Card, you can find exactly the people who match your interests: filter by region, expertise, interests, and more to quickly discover like-minded people, sparring partners, or mentors who can support you on your journey.
Collaborative Learning
Grow together through courses and discussions.
Develop your Entrepreneurial Design and skills with resources, online courses, and group discussions on the Campus.
Networking for Projects & Collaboration
On the Entrepreneurship Campus, you can do more than just connect — you can collaborate on projects, test ideas, and launch initiatives together. The platform makes it easy to form teams, find mentors, and build partnerships, so you can actively use your connections and achieve results together.
Access to Experts & Resources
Networking on the campus allows you to connect directly with experienced founders, mentors, and professionals. Gain valuable insights, advice, and resources to help move your ideas and projects forward faster and make more informed decisions.
Procedure of CEC
To participate in the CEC, you must meet a few criteria. Check out what they are now!
The judges
After the voting comes the jury! Check out which jurors decide on the final places of the CEC.
FAQs
Do you have a question? Before you contact us, see if you can find an answer in the FAQs.
The Citizen Entrepreneurship Competition 2025 has come to an end.
Take a look at the ideas of the CEC 2025 participants and get inspired!
Participation in the Citizen Entrepreneurship Competition and the use of all campus materials is always completely for free. By registering on the Entrepreneurship Campus, you automatically agree to our Community Guidelines, so read them in advance.
Register now and become part of a global movement
The Citizen Entrepreneurship Competition is organized in partnership with:
The Citizen Entrepreneurship Competition endorses:
This program is an activity within the framework of UNESCO’s Education for Sustainable Development:
Towards achieving the SDGs (ESD for 2030).
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