Interestingly, the launching of this competition coincides with the 20th anniversary of UNIDO ITPO Bahrain which along with others are competition partners. We are therefore calling on all entrepreneurs (who are able to meet the criteria below) to submit their new business ideas for a chance to win great rewards: The top three winners will receive increased visibility, counselling needed to turn their idea into reality, cash prizes and attending the awarding ceremony during the UNIDO 50th anniversary celebrations in Vienna. Competition partners – UNIDO ITPO Bahrain, the Arab International Center for Entrepreneurship & Investment, in cooperation with Global Entrepreneurship Week and the Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (member of the Islamic Development Bank Group). Hurry! Deadline is on September 23rd 2016. But your entry must reach the ITPO office by the 30th of August 2016 Therefore We would highly appreciate your support in promoting and sharing the competition details to your fellow entrepreneurs, members, partners, and any whom you believe show entrepreneurial potential! However We will also appreciate if the administrative arm of participating organized sectors vet and chose credible projects that may stand a chance of winning before sending in the entry. Full details regarding the competition and application submission is found on the attached competition flyer, or by visiting our website, click here. Detail Summary: Requirements APPLICATION PARTICIPATION CRITERIA – Participants must be aged between 18 and 35; – Open to (an) entrepreneur(s) with a new business idea or (an) existing entrepreneur(s) with a startup in its early stages; – Participants must use the Business Plan Template; – Open to individuals or teams of maximum 3 members; – Applications must be completed in English; TOP THREE WINNERS – 1st Place: $15,000 – 2nd Place: $10,000 – 3rd Place: $5,000 All three winners will additionally be rewarded with – A UNIDO certificate; – Increased visibility for their start-up; – A round-trip from home country to the UNIDO Headquarters in Vienna, Austria; – Accommodation and health insurance in Vienna (from the 21st to the 25th of November 2016).]]>