2026 SAGE UK National Entrepreneurship Competition

Are you a school or teenage-based organisation running a business in your community? Represent your community and showcase your innovative projects to influential leaders.

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The Olympics for Sustainable Development

The 2026 SAGE UK National Entrepreneurship Competition is an annual tournament bringing together teen entrepreneurs from across the country. You will showcase your innovative business, community service projects, and your impact on one or more of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The first and second placed teams will represent the United Kingdom at the 2026 SAGE Global World Cup in Vietnam (August 2026), competing against over 30 countries including the USA, China, Japan, South Africa, and more!

Eligibility

Open to only high schools / teen organizations across the UK
Must be a team-based project with at least 5 students
Entries must have grown beyond the conceptual stage with actual actions taken
Entries must be submitted in English
Entrants must be available to attend the 2026 National Entrepreneurship Competition

Benefits of Participating

International Travel
Global Network
Win Prizes & Global Awards
Earn a Global Certificate
Win University Scholarships

Submission Guidelines

Important Dates

  • Submissions Open:October 1st, 2025
  • Submissions Close:May 25th, 2026 (10:00 PM PST)
  • Finalists Announced:June 1st, 2026
💡 Note: Mentorship and support will be provided to all finalists to help them get ready for the live competition.

What to Submit

1. Video Presentation (Required)

A video up to 13 minutes maximum. You will submit a video link (e.g., YouTube/Vimeo), not a raw video file.

Naming: BUSINESS NAME SAGE Expo 2026.mp4 (for the raw file on your end)

2. Annual Report (Required)

Maximum of 4 pages. Must be submitted as a .pdf file.

Naming: BUSINESS NAME SAGE Expo 2026.pdf

3. Media Coverage (Optional)

Links or documents highlighting any press or media coverage your SAGE Business has received.

Special Competitions (Optional)

Provide another opportunity to compete for additional recognition and prize money.

SDG Submissions

Review the UN's 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Submit a 1-page PDF for any goal your business addresses.

BUSINESS NAME SDG2 SAGE Expo 2026.pdf

"Stand Together" Competition

How does your business "Promote Inclusion & Diversity"? Submit a maximum 1-page PDF explaining your approach.

BUSINESS NAME Stand Together 2026.pdf