Student Entrepreneur Awards 2026

Deadline: Mar 06, 2026

undergraduate | masters

partially funded

Ireland

To Apply

Please visit the application link below to apply.

Opportunity Overview

Applications are now open for the Student Entrepreneur Awards 2026. This prestigious program is designed to help third-level students transform innovative ideas into real-world business ventures.

📖 About Student Entrepreneur Awards

The Student Entrepreneur Awards is a competitive entrepreneurship program aimed at fostering innovation among students. It provides a platform for students to develop their ideas into commercially viable businesses.

🎁 Benefits of Student Entrepreneur Awards

Total Prize Fund

€35,000 in total prize money.

Main Prizes

Overall Winner: €10,000 first-place cash prize.
Additional Prizes: Awarded across shortlisted and finalist categories.

The funding is intended to provide a strong foundation for turning ideas into successful business ventures.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

General Requirements

Be full-time registered third-level students.
Be either undergraduate or postgraduate students.
Be enrolled at an eligible institution on the island of Ireland.

Individual and Team Applications

Applications are open to individuals and teams.
Joint entries from different colleges are permitted.
If a joint entry reaches the final stage, one institution must act as the lead college.

There are no restrictions on academic discipline, encouraging diverse and interdisciplinary ideas.

📅 Application Date and Process

Application Deadline: 06 March, 2026.
To apply, visit the Student Entrepreneur Awards Application Portal.

🌐 Application Portal

View more details about the program on the Student Entrepreneur Awards Official Website.
Submit your application via the Apply Now Page.

Take this opportunity to showcase your innovative ideas and turn them into a successful business venture. Good luck!

Benefits

Total prize fund: €35,000
Overall winner: €10,000 first-place cash prize
Additional prizes: Awarded across shortlisted and finalist categories
Funding designed to provide a strong foundation for progressing an idea into a commercially viable business.

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