
Written by
Demi van der Stelt
Updated
March 24th, 2025
2 min read
Are you an ambitious entrepreneur with a promising startup or scale-up, ready to disrupt? Then this is your ultimate chance to apply for the YOUNG Business Awards. Gain visibility, pitch your business to top investors and accelerate your growth. Applications are open now!
CELEBRATE ENTREPRENEURSHIP
At YOUNG, entrepreneurship fuels everything we do. That’s why we feel deeply connected to innovative and bold entrepreneurs. With the YOUNG Business Awards, we celebrate entrepreneurship and give founders and their ventures the opportunity for exposure, funding and networking with industry leaders.
TIMELINES
You can apply at www.youngbusinessaward.com/deelnemen. If you are selected for the next round, we will ask you to submit a business plan (max. 3 pages) in Dutch before May 2. The exact requirements will be shared with you in due time. From all submissions, we will select 12 participants to move on to the next round: the preliminaries of the YOUNG Business Awards on RTL Z, starting November 2. The grand finale kicks off on November 30.
CALLING ALL ENTREPRENEURS
Are you the next big entrepreneur? Don’t miss out and apply until April 30 for a chance to showcase your business on a grand stage.
ABOUT YOUNG BUSINESS AWARDS
YOUNG Business Awards is one of the most prestigious Dutch business competitions. It is broadcast on Dutch television and celebrates creativity, determination and entrepreneurial spirit. This competition provides a unique opportunity for emerging businesses to showcase their ideas, gain valuable exposure and connect with top-tier investors. With a focus on excellence and innovation, YOUNG Business Awards brings together the brightest national minds.