The Stelios Philanthropic Foundation has received a total of 37 applications for this year’s Young Entrepreneur Awards for Monaco and the French Riviera, continuing to support and celebrate young business founders across the region.
Following the success of similar awards last year, the programme continues to generate strong interest in Monaco.
This year, 716 application forms were downloaded and 37 applications were received. Submissions officially closed on 15 April 2026, and we would like to extend a big thank you to everyone who applied.
The total prize fund is €60,000, with €30,000 awarded to the first-place winner, €20,000 for second place, and €10,000 for third place to help accelerate the growth of their businesses.
The awards ceremony will take place on Tuesday 21 April 2026, where the winners will be announced by Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou. This invitation-only event will showcase the achievements of this year’s applicants and celebrate their contributions to entrepreneurship in Monaco and the French Riviera.
We look forward to announcing the winners soon!