Applications are now closed – Jury will evaluate all applications by September.
The first worldwide competition focusing on social innovation and entrepreneurship in tourism.
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The Social Entrepreneurs in Tourism: Competition (SET Competition) is the first worldwide competition focusing on social innovation and entrepreneurship in tourism.
Ten finalists receive invaluable mentorship from our expert mentors and compete at the final Pitch Contest. The winners in each category – Launch or Growth Track, receive global exposure, financial, marketing and business support from our industry partners.
This Competition is for social entrepreneurs who are ready to drive positive change through tourism.
Join a network of social entrepreneurs from 60+ countries, interested in social innovation and tourism, just like you.
All ten finalists receive one-on-one and peer-to-peer support from our expert network of mentors with years of experience in the industry.
The Competition is powered by strong industry partners providing resources and a relevant reach for the featured initiatives.
Each year, the Competition partners provide financial support to the winners in each category – Launch and Growth Tracks.
1 May – 30 June 2026
27 July – 10 September 2026
21 September 2026
28 September – 9 November 2026
23 November 2026