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Unilever Young Entrepreneur Awards 2027

Key Information

Organisation

Unilever

Status

Open

Application Deadline

30 Nov 2026

Program Type

Prize

Amount

EUR 50,000

About this Program

Seeking youth-led initiatives making sustainable living commonplace.

Benefits & What You Get

Grand prize of 50k EUR; business mentoring; access to Unilever network.

Eligibility

Social entrepreneurs aged 18-35 globally.

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