Countdown to Stelios Foundation 2026 Young Entrepreneur Awards: Apply by 15 April

Time is running out for emerging business leaders in Monaco and the French Riviera to apply for the 2026 Young Entrepreneur Awards, organised by the Stelios Philanthropic Foundation. The awards, now in their second year in the region, offer a total of €60,000 in cash prizes to support growth, innovation, and job creation.

Applicants must be entrepreneurs born in 1992 or later who run a company registered in Monaco or the French Riviera, established within the past five years, and generating at least €50,000 in annual revenue. Eligible participants must also hold a majority stake of more than 50 per cent in their business.

The prize fund is designed to help winners reinvest directly into their companies. The overall winner will receive €30,000, while second and third place will be awarded €20,000 and €10,000 respectively.

Applications must be submitted via the Stelios Foundation website by 5:00pm CET on 15 April 2026. The winners will be revealed at a dedicated ceremony on 21 May at the Stelios Foundation Conference Hall in Monaco, highlighting the Principality’s growing reputation as a centre for entrepreneurial talent.