Call for KPMG Private Enterprise Global Tech Innovator Competition
About Organisation
KPMG Private Enterprise is a global initiative by KPMG that focuses on empowering startups, entrepreneurs, and growing private businesses with the resources, networks, and insights they need to scale. With a commitment to fostering innovation, KPMG Private Enterprise bridges the gap between emerging technology leaders and established industry stakeholders. Through mentorship, business strategy, and access to global platforms, it enables innovators to gain exposure and support for their ventures. Their flagship initiative—the Global Tech Innovator Competition—celebrates bold tech thinkers who are working to reshape industries, enhance sustainability, and bring scalable solutions to real-world challenges. With a strong presence across countries, KPMG Private Enterprise continues to build a global community of forward-thinking entrepreneurs, offering them validation, publicity, and the tools necessary to succeed in competitive and dynamic markets. It is more than a platform; it’s a catalyst for transformative change in the tech ecosystem.
About the Grant
The Global Tech Innovator Competition 2025 by KPMG Private Enterprise is designed to identify and support tech startups and entrepreneurs with transformative innovations. Now in its fifth year, the competition offers a platform for startups to showcase their groundbreaking solutions, gain recognition, and access national and global exposure. Finalists receive tailored mentorship, business guidance, and publicity, while also connecting with industry experts, potential investors, and other innovators. The competition provides a rare opportunity for visibility, enabling businesses to validate their models, receive constructive feedback, and scale effectively. Participants can expect a growth journey that includes learning from seasoned professionals, enhancing presentation skills, and refining their pitch through various stages of the contest. Whether your focus is AI, sustainability, health tech, or other tech-driven fields, the competition is open to innovations aiming to disrupt and improve the world.
Who can Apply?
The competition is open to tech innovators, entrepreneurs, and early-stage companies that have developed a tech innovation or tech-enabled solution with the potential for large-scale impact. Applicants must have a working prototype or market-ready product that showcases innovation and scalability. Both bootstrapped and funded startups are eligible, provided they demonstrate growth potential and ambition to expand their impact. The initiative seeks businesses that are transforming traditional industries or addressing pressing global challenges through technology. Startups across sectors including fintech, health tech, clean tech, AI, edtech, and more are encouraged to apply. Applicants should also be open to participating in local and global events, and able to clearly articulate their vision, business model, and the societal or economic problem they are solving. Strong storytelling, product-market fit, and readiness to scale are key criteria for selection.
How to Apply?
Interested applicants can fill out the competition’s online application form, providing details about their tech innovation, team, and business model. Prepare to showcase your growth vision and pitch your solution effectively.
Application Deadline
Applications must be submitted before the closing date as outlined by KPMG’s official timeline. Early submissions are encouraged to ensure eligibility for regional pitch sessions.
Last Date to Apply
The final date for submission is expected to fall within the mid-2025 cycle. Applicants should confirm the exact date via official notifications and prepare accordingly.
Grant Amount
While no direct cash grant is offered, winners gain unparalleled global exposure, mentorship, media coverage, and access to investor networks that can significantly boost funding and business growth.
Last Date To Apply
For more information, please visit the grant website here.
