- Duration: Not specified (a prize awarded during an official ARLEM event)
- Location: The winner is announced during an ARLEM plenary session (location varies each year)
- Funding: No direct financial funding mentioned
- Fees: No application fees mentioned
- Application Method: Submit the application form through the official award website
- Language Requirements: Not specified
- Important Notes:
- This is the 8th edition of the award (2026)
- Focuses on successful local entrepreneurial projects
- Gives particular attention to the role of local authorities in supporting the project
Publish Date
3/14/2026
Application Deadline
5/15/2026
Opportunity Type
Competitions
Publisher
Foras Khadra
Available Countries
Palestine, Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Libya, Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, Mauritania
Description
The ARLEM Award is an international prize aimed at recognizing a young local entrepreneur from Mediterranean partner countries who has demonstrated a successful entrepreneurial model and contributed to local economic development. The award places special emphasis on the role of local or regional authorities in supporting the entrepreneur’s journey. The program seeks to highlight youth success stories in the Mediterranean region, strengthen the entrepreneurial ecosystem, and inspire other young people to launch their own ventures.
Details
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicant must be a young entrepreneur
- Age up to 35 years
- The project must be supported by a local or regional authority
- The company must have been operating for at least 3 years
- The company must be based in one of the eligible Mediterranean partner countries
Opportunity Benefits
- International recognition for the entrepreneurial project
- Visibility at the European Union level
- Highlighting the project’s contribution to local economic development
- Networking opportunities with European institutions and international partners
- Access to the ARLEM Award alumni community and expanded professional network