CYE Norway: From Your Business To The World Stage

Creative Young Entrepreneur (CYE) Norway 2026 is a national pitching competition for founders aged 18–40 who are ready to grow, connect, and take their business global.

Location: Oslo
National final: 22 October 2026
Who can apply: founders aged 18–40

Apply to CYE Norway 2026 (Google Form)

More than a pitch competition

CYE Norway helps founders sharpen their pitch, access workshops and mentoring, and build international connections — with a shot at competing at the European and global CYE competitions in 2027.

Our aim is to establish CYE as a lasting national program that supports young entrepreneurs in developing their businesses, their leadership, and their international potential.

Who it’s for

Founders and entrepreneurs aged 18–40
Already operating a business in Norway
Looking to grow, develop, or internationalize
Open to any industry or professional background

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What you’ll gain

Participating gives you far more than a spot on stage — it’s a development journey with real mentoring and visibility.

Workshops: practical skill-building

Sessions on pitching, personal branding, and networking, running through September and October.

Mentoring: direct feedback

Guidance from experienced professionals and a jury Q&A at the national final.

Network: visibility that matters

Connect with founders, mentors, and partners across JCI’s international network.

The world stage: a path to 2027

The national winner is mentored to compete at the JCI European Conference and World Congress, travel included.

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The road to the final

26 September: Lead yourself & pitching
8 October: Networking for founders
14 October: Personal branding webinar
19 October: Finalist preparation
22 October: National final, Oslo

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The national final

Selected entrepreneurs pitch live to a jury of business and entrepreneurship experts, take part in a jury Q&A, and receive feedback — closing with networking and the winner announcement.

NOK 10,000 is the winner’s prize, plus continued mentoring from JCI Norway.

Ready to take your business further?

Apply to compete in CYE Norway 2026 and take the first step toward the world stage.

10 August 2026: applications open
15 September 2026: registration closes
Questions: cye (at) jci.no

JCI Norway — Creative Young Entrepreneur 2026