The Stelios Philanthropic Foundation has received a total of 29 applications for the inaugural Young Entrepreneur Awards for Monaco and the French Riviera, which support young business founders across the region.
The awards launched for the first time this year, after success of similar awards the Foundation runs in the UK, Cyprus and Greece.
Over 268 application forms were downloaded, highlighting the interest in the Awards and entrepreneurship in the region.
The total prize fund is €60,000, with the top prize winner receiving €30,000, second place will win €20,000 and third place receiving €10,000 to help grow their business.
The Awards are run in partnership with Riviera Radio, who is awarding an additional €30,000 worth of communication, marketing, and advertising—including digital, social media, website, and exposure on Riviera Radio.
Find out more about the Awards here.
The awards ceremony will take place on Thursday 15th May 2025, where the winners will be announced by Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou. This invitation-only event and will highlight the achievements of this year’s applicants and celebrate their contributions to Monégasque and French entrepreneurship.
A big thank you to everyone who applied—we look forward to announcing the winners soon!
