Social Enterprise World Forum (SEWF) Rising Star Competition 2023 | APPLY NOW

The SEWF Rising Star Competition is here to recognise and showcase the impactful work of incredible young social enterprise leaders in Eastern and Southern Europe by inviting them to share their stories and social enterprise journey with a global audience. 

This year, one (1) SEWF Rising Star will be selected to speak at the world’s largest gathering of social enterprises, SEWF23, happening in Amsterdam, the Netherlands from 11-12 October.

Program Details

They will receive travel and accommodation support to attend the event in person and connect with changemakers and experts from across the world. 

With limited resources, young people are making extraordinary efforts and impact across multiple sectors, while joining forces with both public and private sectors. The Rising Star Competition will recognise one young social entrepreneur going above and beyond to shape a better world. 

As the winner 

• You’ll get an opportunity to speak on the main stage as part of the Rising Stars session at this year’s Social Enterprise World Forum (SEWF23) in Amsterdam 11-12 October. 
• Receive an SEWF23 Physical Pass and up to 600 EUR contribution towards your travel and accommodation in Amsterdam. 
• Increase your knowledge about social entrepreneurship and meet social enterprise leaders, decision-makers, investors and more from the Netherlands and all over the world. 
• Share your insights and social enterprise story with a global audience .