Apply for The Venture Competition for Startups


Apply for The Venture Competition for Startups

The Venture is giving out a $1Million fund to empower extraordinary start-ups that use business to create positive change and a mission to inspire entrepreneurial thinkers to transform the world.

The Competition

If you run an innovative business that is creating positive change in the world, we want to hear from you. Successful applicants will have a chance to pitch for a share of The Venture’s $1Million fund and have access to the tools and mentorship to accelerate their growth.


Eligibility Criteria for The Venture Competition for Startups

They are looking for exceptional start-ups that use business innovatively to transform communities and solve global challenges. Whatever it is, if it’s brilliant and can create real, positive change then they want to hear from you.

Get Selected for The Venture Competition for Startups

Each application will be reviewed and the very best from each of the participating countries will be selected to take part in local finals. You’ll have the chance to pitch to a panel of business experts who will offer advice and decide which finalist has the most promise to continue to the global finals.

Learn and Grow
If you are successful at the local final, you will head to The Venture’s Accelerator Week for a week of motivation, inspiration and mentorship from some of the world’s foremost businesses and entrepreneurial minds.

Inspire the Public
After the Accelerator Week, you will have the chance to inspire the public and receive funding. Over the course of five weeks, we’ll allocate $250,000 of the $1Million fund by giving people the chance to vote for their favourite start-up.

The Venture Final Pitch
At an exclusive event in front of a live audience of influencers and change makers, you will have the opportunity to pitch your business to The Venture’s esteemed global judging panel, who will decide where the remaining share of the $1Million fund will be awarded.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR THE VENTURE COMPETITION FOR STARTUPS
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