The rates of global unemployment, the catastrophic effects of climate change, and the challenges of globalisation all pose significant problems. The skills of young entrepreneurs, equipped with rapid technological advancements, are overcoming these barriers around the world.
At the heart of every start-up or enterprise is the drive to solve the problem. One Young World believes that the next generation of young entrepreneurs are here to do more than create the next convenient solution - they are here to take on the world’s major challenges.
One Young World’s Entrepreneur of the Year was created in 2019 to identify and promote the world’s most revolutionary entrepreneurs under 35 who are having a positive global impact and inspiring others with their leadership.
We are delighted to launch our the Entrepreneur of the Year Award for 2025. The award will be presented to the three winners at the One Young World Summit in Munich, Germany, which takes place from 3-6 November 2025.
The award winners will be selected by an international panel of judges with first-hand experience of entrepreneurship. They will be seeking the most innovative entrepreneurs who are creating a positive global impact and inspiring others with their leadership.
Applications and nominations for the 2025 award are now open.
Applications and nominations will close on 2 June 2025.
2024 Winners
Founder of Mukuru Clean Stoves
Founder and CEO of Amini
Founder and CEO of ReThink™
2023 Winners
CEO and Founder of Ehtesab
2022 Winners
CEO of Ambrosía and Founder of Meraki Ventures
Founder & CEO of Recidiviz
Founder and CEO of Platzi
Founder of C Talent
Founder and former CEO of Social Chain
2020 Winners
Founder and CEO of Sustainable Ocean Alliance
Founder & CEO of Uncharted Power
Co-Founder and COO of Ruangguru
2019 Winners
Catherine Mahugu
Founder, The Muse
Severin Hacker
Co-Founder & CTO, Duolingo
Elissa Freiha
Co-Founder, womena®
Srikanth Bolla
Founder & CEO, Bollant Industries
Kathyrn Minshew
Founder, Chiswara & Soko