In July 2025, the picturesque Maldives hosted the 25th anniversary Startup World Cup Championship for children and youth — an event that became a celebration of ideas, innovations and leadership of the new generation. This year, the championship brought together young entrepreneurs from 35 countries, and each team demonstrated real maturity of thinking and a willingness to change the world for the better.
The international jury, consisting of business community leaders, noted the depth of the projects and the students' ability to adapt to changing conditions. The teams presented both business and social startups solving urgent global problems - from environmental initiatives and technological developments to support for vulnerable groups.
Winners of the Startup World Cup Championship:
MiniBoss League (SIFE):
- Fun Charmz (Australia)
- Locate Me (Taiwan)
- Young Traders and K&K (Ukraine)
MiniBoss League (SAGE):
- Choco Pleasure (Ukraine)
- Paw Pal (Azerbaijan)
- Bouncy Paws (Australia)
BigBoss League:
- AvatArt (United Kingdom)
- Tudana (Turkmenistan)
- PhotoLIBRO (Turkmenistan)
The Startup World Cup Championship also awarded special UN medals to recognise special achievements in sustainable development and global partnership.
UN Medal Winners:
- No Poverty Medal - Business Discoveries (Turkmenistan)
- No Hunger Medal - Danger Escape (South Africa)
- Good Health and Well-Being Medal - Magic Notebook (Slovakia)
- Quality Education Medal - Flash Cards (Turkmenistan)
- Gender Equality Medal - The African Luxury Experience (South Africa)
- Clean Water and Sanitation Medal - Super Hero Cards (Azerbaijan)
- Affordable and Clean Energy Medal - Onecup (Azerbaijan)
- Decent Work and Economic Growth Medal - Parfums Slaaay (Ukraine)
- Industrialization, Innovation and Infrastructure Medal - Aura Media Group (South Africa)
- Reducing Inequality - Wanderlume (Kazakhstan)
- Sustainable Cities and Communities - Fluffier (Ukraine)
- Responsible Consumption and Production - Sitzy (Malaysia)
- Fighting Climate Change - Brain Games (Turkmenistan)
- Preservation of Marine Ecosystems - Multimylius (Kazakhstan)
- Preservation of Terrestrial Ecosystems - Miaumiau Cafe (Ukraine)
- Peace, Justice and Effective Institutions - Fruberry (Turkmenistan)
- Partnership for Sustainable Development - StoryBites (Azerbaijan)
An important part of the championship was the special atmosphere of support and co-creation. Mentors and unique teaching methods at MiniBoss and BigBoss Business Schools allow each student to reveal their talents and potential, giving them the opportunity to acquire skills relevant for the 21st century.
The school helps to develop entrepreneurial intelligence - the ability to see opportunities where others see only difficulties, think strategically and act with confidence. Success at the World Cup proves that the future of entrepreneurship is in the safe hands of the new generation!
