Student Competition

The new cycle has just begun!

NextGen Innovators

The 6th NextGen Innovators Student Competition Is Now Open!

Are you a junior or senior high school student with an idea that could change your school, your community – or even the world?

This is your moment. The NextGen Innovators competition is officially accepting applications from December 1st to March 16 March.

NextGen Innovators is Greece’s nationwide student competition by Envolve Entrepreneurship that helps young people turn their ideas into real, sustainable projects. Students work in teams, receive guidance from experienced mentors, and learn how creativity and responsible leadership can shape the future.

Nurturing the next generation of entrepreneurs

About NextGen Innovators

NextGen Innovators is the Panhellenic Student Entrepreneurship Competition by Envolve Entrepreneurship, created to inspire students to turn their ideas into meaningful, sustainable solutions. Through teamwork, mentorship, and hands-on learning, participants explore real challenges and discover how innovation can create positive change.

The competition helps young people develop an entrepreneurial mindset, build essential skills, and gain the confidence to bring their vision to life – setting the foundation for future opportunities in creativity, leadership, and responsible entrepreneurship.

5th cycle insights

Get inspired by the previous teams

The teams from previous years of the Panhellenic Student Entrepreneurship Competition are a living example of how younger generations can actively contribute to social change and sustainable development. With innovative ideas that promote sustainability and creativity, they have developed impactful solutions ranging from recycling initiatives to technologies addressing climate change.

Last year, the first-place team won an educational trip to New York City to attend the Concordia Summit, while the second-place team traveled to Brussels and the European Parliament to pitch their ideas. The remaining teams received awards that included advanced technical equipment, college scholarships, and specialized workshops.

These students are not just young visionaries; they demonstrate through real action that they can drive meaningful change. Their work proves that they have the power to shape a better, more sustainable future for everyone.

The Competition

Schedule

1 December – 16 March: Deadline for online business idea submission

1 April – 30 April: Evaluation & announcement of business proposals that have qualified for the final phase

9 May: Final competition and awards.

Express of interest form

WHY PARTICIPATE

Cultivating the Entrepreneurial Mindset:

The “NextGen Innovators,” the Panhellenic Student Entrepreneurship Competition, is a unique initiative aimed at encouraging students to develop innovative solutions with an emphasis on sustainable development. The competition offers students the opportunity to broaden their knowledge, collaborate with other young individuals with shared interests, and acquire valuable skills in the field of entrepreneurship.

The experience of the competition can serve as a foundation for the development of an entrepreneurial mindset and cultivating skills that will be useful throughout their lives.

Development of

entrepreneurial thinking

Enhancing teamwork

and collaboration

Development of

leadership skills

Development of

problem-solving skills

Understanding the market

and economics

Building

self-confidence

Fostering innovation

and creativity

Preparation for

professional life

Networking and connecting

with professionals

Our Supporters

Useful links

Application

Application material for school principals

Announcement

The competition announcement, criteria & stages

Manual

A guidance for submitting your application

FAQ

Frequently asked questions and useful information

The competition until today

Our impact numbers

400+ teams

250+ Teachers

3500+ Students

42 Training Seminars

4 cycles

28+ Community Partners, Auspices & Sponsors

3.500+ watched the award ceremony

Testimonials from students

Student Testimonials

I gained insights into how businesses function and learned the importance of team dynamics. As a result, I now prioritize working collectively as part of a team over individual contributions.

I had the pleasure of collaborating within a team, and through this, we discovered that our potential knows no bounds, all in pursuit of a shared goal.

I gained more self-confidence!

We cultivated valuable skills including responsibility, courage, organizational abilities, and self-discipline. Additionally, I honed my communication skills to become a more adept speaker and listener.