01
WIN
NOK 10,000
Compete for a NOK 10,000 cash prize, with the possibility of additional prizes from CYE Norway partners.
From your business
to the world stage.
More than just a pitch competition.
CYE Norway gives ambitious young founders the opportunity to challenge their business, sharpen their pitch, connect with an international entrepreneurial network and take their business from Norway to the European and global CYE stage.
- NOK 10,000 Prize
- Mentoring
- Global Network
- International Stage
Applications close 15 September 2026
CYE Norway — an initiative by JCI Norway
Why CYE
More than a
pitch competition.
You're not just competing for a prize.
You get access to a global network.
02
GROW
Workshops
Get workshops, pitch preparation and mentoring designed to strengthen both your business and the way you communicate it.
03
CONNECT
Internationally
Become part of a young entrepreneurial community and connect with founders, business leaders and JCI's international network.
04
GO GLOBAL
The CYE Norway winner receives support to compete internationally in 2027 — including mentoring and covered travel and conference participation for the JCI European Conference and JCI World Congress.
Your CYE journey
One competition.
A much bigger journey.
- 01
APPLY
NorwayApply for CYE Norway.
Deadline 15 September 2026
- 02
PREPARE
NorwayJoin founder workshops and develop your pitch.
- 03
COMPETE
NorwayCYE Norway Final.
22 October 2026 · BI Startup Village, Oslo
- 04
EUROPE
EuropeJCI European Conference in June 2027, Netherlands.
For the Norwegian winner: travel and conference participation covered by JCI Norway.
- 05
WORLD
WorldJCI World Congress in November 2027, Japan.
For the Norwegian winner: travel and conference participation covered by JCI Norway.
The Norwegian competition provides a supported pathway into international CYE opportunities, including mentoring and financial support for the Norwegian winner.
Eligibility
Are you
ready?
CYE isn't an idea competition.
We're looking for founders who have already started building.
- You are between 18 and 40 years old
- You are the founder or entrepreneur behind an operating business
- Your business has been active for at least 3 months
- You are ready to demonstrate what you are building, why it matters and where it can go
Any industry. Any sector.
You do not need to be a JCI member.
Judging criteria
A great idea
isn't enough.
CYE celebrates entrepreneurs who turn ideas into real businesses with the potential to grow, create impact and lead change.
Business & International Potential
Innovation & Originality
Leadership
Presentation
Impact & Sustainability
Founder events
Don't wait until
pitch day to grow.
Join our founder events leading up to CYE Norway. They are open to founders and young professionals — whether you are competing in CYE or simply want to learn, connect and develop.
26 September 2026
Lead Yourself & Pitching for Founders
JCI Innovation
Build confidence as a founder and learn how to communicate your business with clarity and impact.
Details coming soon8 October 2026
Networking for Founders
JCI Innovation
Meet other founders, exchange experiences and build meaningful professional connections.
Details coming soon14 October 2026
Personal Branding Webinar
JCI Innovation
Learn how to build a personal brand that supports both you and your business.
Details coming soon19 October 2026
CYE Preparation Workshop
For selected CYE Norway participants. Final preparation, feedback and pitch development ahead of the national final.
22 October 2026
CYE Norway Final
BI Startup Village, Oslo
Get ticketsThe final
The stage
is set.
Big ideas. One stage.
Join us at BI Startup Village for the CYE Norway Final. Watch ambitious young founders pitch their businesses to an expert jury, hear the stories behind the businesses, meet people from across the startup ecosystem and see who will represent the ambition of CYE Norway internationally.
22 October 2026
BI Startup Village, Oslo
- Live startup pitches
- Expert jury
- Jury Q&A
- Founder insights
- Networking
- Startup community
Event programme
Full program coming soon.
Meet the jury
Do you want to be
part of the jury?
We are looking for entrepreneurs and business leaders who know what it takes to build, grow and challenge a business. Get in touch with us.
Partners
Help take
Norwegian founders further.
CYE Norway connects ambitious young entrepreneurs with the people, expertise and opportunities that can help their businesses grow.
In return, partners become part of a platform connecting emerging founders, the Norwegian startup ecosystem and JCI's international entrepreneurial network.
Become a CYE partnerWays to contribute
- Prizes
- Mentoring
- Expertise
- Jury participation
- Financial support
- Network access
- Event experiences
- Visibility
In collaboration with
BI Startup VillageVenue partner
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About
The network
behind the competition.
CYE Norway is an initiative by JCI Norway and part of the international Creative Young Entrepreneur program.
JCI is a global network for young people aged 18–40, creating opportunities to develop leadership, build businesses, create projects and connect internationally.
For CYE participants, that means the opportunity doesn't have to end when the final pitch does.
Ready to take
your business further?
Your business is already moving. Now see how far you can take it.
Applications close
15 September 2026
CYE Norway Final · 22 October 2026 BI Startup Village, Oslo