II International Award "TOP 100 BRICS Entrepreneurs"

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Apply for "TOP 100 BRICS Entrepreneurs" Award

An award for entrepreneurs who are citizens of BRICS member states, owners or co-founders of businesses.

The Award is for you if:

If you feel confident in business

If you want to grow and find new partners

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If international markets are your goal

If you are looking for investors and want to scale your business

The Award will provide an opportunity to showcase advanced business models implemented across the BRICS space and will help build a professional community of entrepreneurs from BRICS member states.
The Award will promote innovation, enhance export potential, attract investment, and support the implementation of joint projects, thereby strengthening the economic resilience and competitiveness of BRICS countries.

To apply, you must be a citizen of Egypt, Iran, China, the UAE, India, Indonesia, Russia, Ethiopia, Brazil, or South Africa, and have a successful operating business.

In the application form, you must complete all items of the questionnaire, select the nomination in which you are participating, prepare a presentation describing your achievements in business in one of the selected nominations and attach it to the application form.

Nominations

A categor y for businesses focused on addressing
significant social challenges, such as supporting
vulnerable populations, developing inclusive programs, charitable initiatives, or projects aimedat improving the quality of life in communities

Social
Entrepreneurship

A category for companies that implement environmentally friendly technologies, are actively involved in environmental conservation, waste recycling, and energy conservation, or carry out projects that contribute to the sustainable development of regions

Environment and
Sustainable Development

Awarded for research in the field of medical research and development that has the potential to transform healthcare practices, improve the quality and accessibility of medical care, and contribute to extending and improving the quality
of life of the population

Medicine
of the Future

Educational projects and initiatives aimed at advancing learning oppor tunities for people of all ages. This also includes programs and solutions designed to enhance professional skills, implement corporate training systems, and create conditions for developing human capital

Lifelong
education

An award recognizing achievements in design, visual arts, branding, and t he development of creative industries such as film, animation, fashion, and multimedia. Projects are evaluated based on their innovation, aesthetic merit, and economic impact

Creative
industries

A category for projects and initiatives aimed at developing the tourism industry, improving infrastructure, promoting new tourist routes, and enhancing the appeal of regions

Breakthrough
in tourism

Awarded for projects aimed at developing agriculture,
enhancing food security, promoting the efficient use of resources, and introducing innovative solutions to the agro-industrial sector, as well as initiatives that help ensure the availability and quality of food for the
population

Agricultural
Innovation  

Projects and businesses aimed at improving the quality of urban and rural environments, developing infrastructure, creating public spaces, small-scale architectural features, and green spaces, as well as constructing and renovating affordable housing, and developing utility networks and local transportation infrastructure

Comprehensive
landscaping  

The awards recognize companies and projects that drive business digitalization, implement IT platforms, develop and apply artificial intelligence technologies, advance e-commerce, automate processes, or create digital ecosystems for various industries

Digital
Solutions

Projects are recognized that demonstrate the
implementation of cutting-edge technologies, including industrial robots, t he patenting of unique solutions, and t he development of innovative products or services that have a significant impact on industries and markets

Innovation
and Technology

Evaluation Criteria

Compliance with nomination criteria

1

2

Quality of project description

3

Project development dynamics

Level of innovation

4

Potential for further development

5

Scale and characteristics of the project’s target market

6

The winners of the Award will:

Will be awarded in December 2026 in Moscow

Will present their projects to investors and venture capital funds

Will gain reliable partners

Will become part of a strong international community

Will receive consultations from industry experts

April 25 – July 30: Application period for participation in the Award

Holding a meeting of the International Organizing Committee for the preparation and implementation of the Award

April

Announcement of the Award winners

B2B meetings and an educational track in an online format

Award ceremony for the winners in Moscow

Event schedule

September

August

Evaluation of submissions by the International Jury of the Award

December

Launch of the Award on federal television channels of the Russian Federation

Video from the International Award "TOP-100 BRICS Entrepreneurs" and BRICS+ International Business Forum in 2022

Jury of the Award

Artem Androsov
Russia

Managing Partner of the Dome Foundation Investment Fund, Chairman of the Committee for Youth Entrepreneurship Development, Speaker at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), the Russian Internet Forum (RIF), and international BRICS forums.

Maksim kuznetsov
Russia

Chairman of the Russian-Asian Business Council, Chief Executive Officer of RATPK LLC, Advisor to the President of the National Coordination Center for International Business Cooperation, and author of the Telegram channel “Turn to the East”.

Caio Fleury
Brazil

Co-Founder of Arrow Digital. Over 10 years of experience in software engineering and an expert in the digital transformation of various industries, including MedTech and ERP systems. Winner of the EBEC 2019 competition.

Luciano Boico
Brazil

Coordinator of Strategic Partnerships and Initiatives at the Brazilian Agency for International Tourism Promotion (EMBRATUR). Member of the Brazilian Academy of Literature (ALB).

Shivam Patel
India

Co-Founder of Akhilam Consulting LLP. Director of Membership and Information Technology at SABYA (South African BRICS Youth Association). Member of the International Jury of the BRICS Solutions Awards 2024. Member of B20 South Africa 2025.

Saurav Sanyal
India

Managing Partner of Strategica LLP Consulting. Member of the Board of Governors of Gujarat University and the University Council for Startups and Entrepreneurship. Serves on national committees of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) and the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Expert of the International Acceleration Program “SCO Business Incubator” (2025–2026).

Sushil Sharma
India

Founder and CEO of Marwari Catalysts. Chairman for Startups and Vice President for Investments at the BRICS Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Chairman of the Electronics and Computer Software Export Promotion Council (ESC).

Wang Dong
China

Director of the Industry-Education Integration Center at the China–SCO Institute of Economy and Trade, Secretary-General of the Chinese Side of the International Acceleration Program “SCO Business Incubator.” Chief Executive Officer of the GangGangHao Steel Structure Industrial Platform and Member of the Board of Trustees of the Agora Club.

Jiang GongBao
China

Founder and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Longai Group.
National Expert Reviewer and Member of the National Expert Committee of the China International College Students’ Innovation Competition “Internet+”.
Vice Chairman of the China University Industry Investment Alliance.
Vice Chairman of the Shanghai Young Entrepreneurs Association.

Raymond Matlala
South Africa

Chief Executive Officer of the South African BRICS Youth Association (SABYA).
Mentor of the BRICS Youth Artificial Intelligence Lab.
Jury Member of the #WeAreTogether Award 2025 and Enactus Global Africa with Action (2022–2023); former member of Enactus South Africa (2018–2021).

Dr Thabang Mabinane
South Africa

Social Entrepreneur and Researcher from South Africa, Founder of five startups in the fields of agriculture, media, e-commerce, and manufacturing.
Specializes in macroeconomics, information and communication technologies (ICT), and entrepreneurship. Serves on the Editorial Board of the International Journal of Mass Communications and acts as a peer reviewer for a number of academic journals.

Abooali Golzary
Iran

Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors of SWEZ (Zarbin Water Soil Energy).
A researcher in waste management and the circular economy with over 20 years of experience. Has implemented more than 50 industrial projects at both national and international levels, including initiatives under the Minamata Convention on Mercury.

Liliek Setiawan
Indonesia

Founder and Member of the Board of Directors of PT Ekabahasa Futura, and Chief Executive Officer of PT Sekar Lima Pratama.
Business Executive and International Public Figure with more than 30 years of experience in corporate governance, diplomacy, and regional integration.

Wondwossen Sintayehu Wondemagegnehu
Ethiopia

Climate Finance Expert, Co-Founder of Eco-Justice Ethiopia, and National Consultant at Natural Justice.
Member of the Melca Environmental Association, Member of the Ethiopian Economics Association, and Founder and Chairman of the Unique Saving & Credit Cooperative.
Represented Africa in negotiations under the Minamata Convention on Mercury.

Hiwot Tilaye
Ethiopia

Business Development Expert, Program Manager, and Consultant for NGOs, fintech companies, incubators, and innovative startups.
Strategy and Analytics Specialist with more than 15 years of experience in business development and management.
Has held senior leadership positions at BelCash Technology Solutions and Amasis Advertising and Publishing, leading business growth, strategic planning, and organizational development initiatives.

Sewale Abate Ayalew
Ethiopia

Chief Executive Officer of Wereta International Business PLC and Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of Zemen Bank S.C.
A financial expert with more than 24 years of experience in strategic planning, corporate governance, and the implementation of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
Serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Bunna International Bank and Associate Professor at Addis Ababa University.

Dr. Wael Eldesouki Bedda
Egypt

Secretary General of SKSEED, an international organization affiliated with the Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Development, dedicated to supporting entrepreneurs and entrepreneurial ecosystems across OIC member states.
Has more than 20 years of experience in entrepreneurship, SME development, and business leadership in the field of international trade.

Rafeh Saleh
Egypt

Managing Partner of NI Capital and Founding Partner of Cubit Ventures.
A venture capital executive with more than 30 years of experience in entrepreneurship, startup ecosystem development, and strategic consulting.
Actively contributes to the development of Egypt’s National Startup and Venture Capital Strategy and collaborates with the World Bank on initiatives aimed at fostering innovation, investment, and entrepreneurial growth.

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