Entrepreneurship World Cup 2026-2027
Offered by Entrepreneurship World Cup (Global Entrepreneurship Network)
Overview
A global startup competition across Idea, Early, Growth, and AI tracks, run by the Global Entrepreneurship Network and Monshaat (Saudi Arabia). The official FAQ states the competition operates "in over 191 countries" with no country-specific restriction found, though India isn't individually named as eligible. EWC250 selection around July 2027, with Global Finals in Riyadh in November 2027.
Eligibility
- Team members 18+
- Venture under 10 years old at the time of the Global Finals
Funding Purpose
USD 1,000,000 total prize pool, 100% equity-free, split across Idea/Early/Growth/AI tracks (e.g. Early-stage grand prize USD 200,000; Growth-stage grand prize USD 160,000; AI sub-tracks USD 50,000 each - the figure used here is the top early-stage prize, not the full aggregate pool). Amount kept in USD, not converted to INR, per policy.
Application Process
Applications open now, closing 31 May 2027; EWC250 selection ~Jul 2027; Global Finals Riyadh, Nov 2027.
How to Apply
- 1Click "Apply Now" above and submit your application directly on the official page.
- 2The offering organisation screens applications against its own eligibility criteria.
- 3Shortlisted applicants may be invited to a pitch or interview round.
- 4The final decision rests solely with the offering organisation.
- 5There is no guarantee of funding at any stage.
Before You Apply
- ZeedFund is an independent tracker, not the offering organisation or a funding body.
- Verify current eligibility, funding amount, and deadline on the official page before applying. Details can change after we last verified them.
- Once you apply, all follow-up (screening updates, interview or pitch invites, and the final decision) comes directly from the facilitator, incubator, or investor, never from ZeedFund. Check their application portal or email yourself for status updates; we won't have visibility into it.