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Students for the Advancement of Global Entrepreneurship

Students for the Advancement of Global Entrepreneurship

SAGE World Cup

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About the Program

The SAGE World Cup is an international competition where top teen entrepreneurs showcase their businesses to a global audience. Teams compete for recognition and prizes, judged on their innovation, social impact, and business success by an esteemed panel of experts. It is the ultimate showcase of teenage entrepreneurs from across the globe. Every year, young changemakers present real businesses creating real impact, competing for the title of the world’s top student enterprise.

Historical 2026 cycle, checked November 4, 2026: The official registration page gives July 30–August 3, 2026 at VinUniversity in Hanoi, with departure on the morning of August 3. It required approval from the national coordinator for the top two qualifying businesses. Registration as an unofficial delegate did not permit competition entry. Official delegates were charged US$380 per person; unofficial delegates US$1,500. These historical prices covered four dormitory nights, most meals, ground transport and event access. Attendees arranged airport transfers. No registration cutoff is stated on that page.

The competition overview explains the national qualification route. The linked SAGE flyer describes the general 13–19 age audience; the linked handbook contains historical 2019 age-reference dates, which do not establish a new cycle’s cutoff. The next World Cup’s dates, venue, fees and precise age-reference date remain unannounced in the reviewed sources.

Eligibility

Participants are evaluated on their ability to make a real impact based on their business model, social impact, innovation, sustainability, and presentation quality. Ages 13-19

Eligible Countries

All countries Participants must qualify through their national SAGE competition.

How to Apply

Teens develop business solutions within their schools, clubs, or with the encouragement of their parents. They reach out to their local networks, including teachers, business leaders, and mentors, to refine their ideas and businesses and prepare for competition. The top two teams from each country's national competition are invited to the SAGE World Cup. Competing teams require their national coordinator’s prior approval; registration as an unofficial delegate does not confer competition eligibility. The next World Cup’s dates and registration cutoff are not published in the reviewed sources.