What are the eligibility requirements?

The requirements include: Lived in Finland for a maximum of 10 years Residence permit that allows entrepreneurship At least 18 years old Founder, co‑founder or planning to start a business If multiple owners, more than 50 % owned by women founders Show ambition to build a long‑term, potentially full‑time business Have basic skills and knowledge to run the business

Startup Refugees is the provider of this opportunity.

Entrepreneurship Awards 2026

The Entrepreneurship Awards 2026 offers refugee women founders in Finland up to €10,000 to grow their startups.

Oct 4, 2026

Deadline

23:59UTC

Time

9 days left

Target Stage

IdeationValidationMVP DevelopmentEarly TractionGrowthExpansionMaturityExitProduct-Market Fit

ORGANIZED BY

Startup Refugees

ORGANIZATION TYPE

NGO / Foundation

LOCATION

Finland

WHO CAN APPLY

Startups

FUNDING

€5.0K–€10.0K

EQUITY

Grant, ChallengeOpen

Entrepreneurship Awards 2026

Multi-Sector

Summary

The Entrepreneurship Awards 2026 offers refugee women founders in Finland up to €10,000 to grow their startups.

About This Opportunity

The Startup Refugees Entrepreneurship Awards 2026 supports under‑represented refugee and migrant women founders in Finland. Participants receive cash prizes of €5,000–€10,000 and equity‑free funding to launch or scale their ventures. The programme includes personalised mentoring, access to a broad network of partners, and collaboration with The Foundher Table community. Applications are open from 5 September to 4 October 2026, with winners announced in November and publicized in December. The award targets early‑stage, idea‑stage, and existing businesses, helping them achieve growth and market traction.

Support & Benefits

Cash prize of €5,000–€10,000

Mentoring from experienced entrepreneurs

Access to network of partners and The Foundher Table

Eligibility & Requirements

Lived in Finland for a maximum of 10 years
Residence permit that allows entrepreneurship
At least 18 years old
Founder, co‑founder or planning to start a business

Application Process

Apply

Complete the online application form by the deadline.

Support & Contact

No contact information provided.

Please check the official website for support details.

Important Note

Always verify the details on the official website before applying. Be cautious of fees or requests for sensitive personal information early in the process.

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