Voting Phase CEC 2026

The time has come: the voting phase of the Citizen Entrepreneurship Competition 2026 is now open and will run until June 5, 2026.

Now it’s your turn: support the ideas that inspire you and cast your vote!

Creative and committed ideas from all over the world are part of the competition. Each of them is working in a fair, sustainable, and entrepreneurial way toward one or more of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

How does the voting work?

Public voting is a central part of the competition. The 10 ideas with the most votes will be reviewed by an expert jury and will have the chance to receive an award.

The jury evaluates not only the idea itself, but also aspects such as vision, feasibility, innovative strength, potential impact, and sustainability.

How to participate

• Browse through the submitted ideas
• Vote for your favorites – you can vote for multiple ideas
• Each person can vote only once per idea
• No registration is required

The voting ends on June 5, 2026 at 23:59 (CEST).

Taking part is easy – every vote counts

Anyone who wants to vote can do so easily online, with or without prior registration. Every vote counts, because only the ten ideas with the most votes will advance to the next round, where they will be reviewed in more detail by an independent expert jury.

More than a competition: visibility, feedback & community

Public voting is an integral part of the competition. It is not only about convincing a jury, but also about engaging people, giving ideas visibility, and generating meaningful feedback.

Participants not only collect votes, but also gain exposure, reach, and an early experience of community building – all essential elements of entrepreneurial thinking. Receiving feedback from a broad and international audience is a valuable step toward turning an idea into reality.

Join now and help shape the future

The Entrepreneurship Foundation warmly invites everyone to explore the ideas, choose their favorites, and set an example for future-oriented thinking and responsible action.

Whether as a supporter, mentor, or simply a curious visitor – every vote contributes to greater entrepreneurial diversity, impact, and change.