Exponeur Academy (EA)
Empowering Lives Through Entrepreneurship
Exponeur Academy is a global entrepreneurship training program empowering the next generation of young innovators — founders ages 35 and under who are building solutions to some of the world’s most pressing challenges. The program leverages the international stage of World Expo —from Expo 2025 Osaka to Expo 2030 Riyadh—to connect high potential entrepreneurs with world-class mentorship, strategic networks, and a chance to showcase their ventures on a global stage.
The academy is led by Exponeur in partnership with the Global Entrepreneurship Network and SBI Holdings, and is supported by the Saudi Ministry of Investment and Vision Leadership Association.
Why Apply?
Over the next five years leading up to Expo 2030 Riyadh, 150 emerging founders will be selected annually to participate from around the world.
Applications for the 2025 cohort are open until June 27.
The experience includes:
Global Opportunities to Scale Your Venture
By applying, you have a chance to win a fully-funded trip to showcase your company and connect with potential investors on a global stage at Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan.
This includes your own dedicated pop-up booth at the Expo.
Skills to Refine Your Bold Ideas
Starting July 2, selected participants will join a three-part virtual training series with topics covering:
● The Entrepreneurial + Scale-Up Mindset
Build a resilient, adaptable, and creative mindset by exploring global entrepreneurship trends and debunking common myths.
● Financial Fundamentals for Entrepreneurs
Learn essential financial skills with topics covering key metrics, funding options, and hands-on budgeting and forecasting exercises.
● Empowering Your Venture: The Startup Sales Playbook for Real Impact
Explore practical sales strategies and a mindset of continuous learning that empowers you to identify the right customers, build scalable sales processes, and close deals more effectively.
Connections to Mentors and Potential Investors
All participants will join a supportive global community of fellow founders, investors, mentors and others ready to champion your next move.
Entrepreneurs ages 35 or under from all economies around the world are invited to apply before June 27, 2025 for the 2025 cohort.
Applications are collected through the Global Entrepreneurship Network. Please complete the following steps to submit your application.
Be part of the movement shaping global entrepreneurship
A six-month global fellowship designed to identify, nurture, and accelerate high-potential entrepreneurs from emerging markets, providing mentorship, funding, and strategic networking.
Key Features
Showcase your venture and connect with potential investors on a global stage at Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan
Participate in virtual training sessions with world-class mentors to enhance your entrepreneurial mindset, financial literacy, and sales skills.
Be one of 150 entrepreneurs selected annually from around the world.
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