--- title: "IOE and Seedstars announce the Fourth Migration Challenge" url: https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/newsroom/ioe-and-seedstars-announce-fourth-migration-challenge/ --- 1. [HOME](/) 2. [RESOURCES](/content-hub/) 3. [NEWSROOM](/content-hub/newsroom/) 4. IOE AND SEEDSTARS ANNOUNCE THE FOURTH MIGRATION CHALLENGE ![IOE and Seedstars announce the Fourth Migration Challenge](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/1713832_IOE4thMigrationChallenge_banner_090.max-1500x500.jpg) GLOBAL • TECHNOLOGY ## IOE and Seedstars announce the Fourth Migration Challenge Seedstars Global SEPTEMBER 8, 2023 September 8, 2023 - The International Organisation of Employers (IOE) and Seedstars have launched the fourth edition of The Migration Challenge. The program is looking for global tech startups, particularly those near Europe – Northern Africa, the Middle East, and Central and Eastern Europe – with a mission to innovate regular migration processes that cater to migrants, businesses and governments, including solutions that tackle climate-induced migration and support green transitions with migrant workforce. #### WRITTEN BY ![None](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/seedstars-black.max-376x376.png) Seedstars Global [CONTACT US](/contact-us/) Nearly 70 per cent of the world's international migrant population is made up of foreign labour migrants. Europe and Asia collectively host the majority of international migrants, with up to 61 per cent of the global labour international migration flow. Various factors, including political, social, economic, and now increasingly climate crises, motivate individuals to cross borders in pursuit of improved living and working conditions. Leveraging technologies and digitalization are playing a crucial role in addressing some of the cross-cutting challenges of migration today. Through the previous three editions, IOE and Seedstars have successfully bridged the gap between the tech startup scene and the Global Forum on Migration and Development (GFMD) stakeholders. The mutual aim was to discover sustainable, scalable solutions that address migration governance challenges and to provide a platform for promising tech startups to accelerate their growth. In this fourth edition, the spotlight is on startups focusing on streamlining migration processes for businesses and governments, with a particular focus on green climate tech solutions. Participating startups must fulfil the following criteria: Focus on mobility and services for businesses or governments in the realm of labour migration. Have a tested minimum viable product with initial traction. Solutions targeted for businesses or governments (B2B & B2G). The Migration Challenge will identify 20 cutting-edge solutions, out of which 10 finalists will be shortlisted to pitch their solutions at the GFMD Summit taking place on 23-25 January 2024 in Geneva. The winner and two runners-up will be matched with a mentor from the Seedstars Mentorship Hub who will provide guidance and assistance to tackle their core business challenges, enhance fundraising efforts, and help scale up their processes. The winner of the Challenge will be awarded a 5,000 Swiss Francs prize from IOE. "We are eager to see the transformative solutions this edition will bring. Our collaboration with IOE in the past editions has always paved the way for groundbreaking innovations in the migration sector," remarks Elizabeth Jones, the Head of Programs at Seedstars. IOE Secretary General Roberto Suarez-Santos remarks, "Migration is a multifaceted international challenge and with Seedstars, we are steadfast in our commitment to leverage technology for transformative impact that will catalyse positive change for labour migrants, business communities and governments. We look forward to the impactful solutions the fourth edition will unveil." For startups looking to be a part of this transformative challenge, you can send in your applications until 6th October 2023 at [LINK](https://seedsta.rs/3qW7ef6). *** ABOUT INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATION OF EMPLOYERS The International Organisation of Employers (IOE) is the sole representative of business in social and employment policy debates taking place in the ILO, across the UN, G20 and other emerging forums. For over 100 years and on behalf of more than 145 member countries, we also strive to leverage our unique experience, expertise and advocacy to influence debates on the most pressing issues for business and employers worldwide. ABOUT SEEDSTARS Seedstars is a Swiss-based company with a mission to impact people’s lives in emerging markets through technology and entrepreneurship. Seedstars works with the private and public sectors to implement entrepreneurial capacity-building programs in order to create jobs and fuel economic growth. *** CONTACTS **IOE Seedstars** _Jean Milligan_ Director of Communication Milligan@ioe-emp.com _Pauline Ambala-Blackbeard_ Program and Partnerships Manager - Africa pauline.ambala@seedstars.com _Stephanie Winet_ Head of Stakeholder Engagement winet@ioe-emp.com **Partnerships** _Doris Clemenz_ doris@seedstars.com _Mohira Kurbanova_ IOE external consultant Kurbanova@ioe-emp.com **Media** _Michaela Villaroman_ Media Relations michaela.villaroman@seedstars.com NEWS / BLOGPOST GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY MIGRATION ## More like this [ ![None](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/Untitled_design_20.max-320x550.png) MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA • TECHNOLOGY #### The Migration Entrepreneurship Prize launch startup applications for second cohort The Migration Entrepreneurship Prize, a program designed for startups with a mission to enhance the inclusion of migrants, opens applications once again. 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Jul. 13, 2021 ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/newsroom/migration-challenge-tech-start-up-competition-to-achieve-tangible-solutions-in-migration/) [ ![Nine Migration Challenge Finalists to showcase their solutions during "It Takes a Community" Campaig](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/thumbnail-migration-ioe.max-320x550.png) GLOBAL • OTHER #### Nine Migration Challenge Finalists to showcase their solutions during "It Takes a Community" Campaign IOE and the Swiss-based incubator Seedstars have announced the nine finalists of the IOE Third Migration Challenge Start-up Competition. Jun. 17, 2021 ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/newsroom/nine-migration-challenge-finalists-showcase-their-solutions-during-it-takes-community-campaign/) [ ![Seedstars and FDFA champion migrant human rights through entrepreneurship prize](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/migration.max-320x550.png) MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA • #### Seedstars and FDFA champion migrant human rights through entrepreneurship prize Seedstars and The Peace and Human Rights Division of the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) have partnered together for the second time to announce The Migration Entrepreneurship Prize 2021 May. 10, 2021 ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/newsroom/seedstars-and-fdfa-champion-migrant-human-rights-through-entrepreneurship-prize/) [ ![IOE Third Migration Challenge now open for entries](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/ioe-migration-thumb.max-320x550.png) ASIA • OTHER #### IOE Third Migration Challenge now open for entries The International Organisation of Employers (IOE) and Seedstars are launching the third edition of The Migration Challenge with an open call to tech startups focused on improving regular migration Apr. 29, 2021 ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/newsroom/ioe-third-migration-challenge-now-open-entries/) [ ![None](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/reducing_migrants_-_thumbnail.max-320x550.png) MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA • TECHNOLOGY #### Reducing Migrants Vulnerability in MENA and Africa Nov. 15, 2020 ](https://www.seedstars.com/community/client-success/reducing-migrants-vulnerability-in-mena-and-africa/) [ ![Migration Challenge](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/migrationchallenge.max-320x550.png) GLOBAL • ECOSYSTEM ENABLER #### The 2020 Migration Challenge Call for Applications is Now Open Seedstars, in partnership with the International Organisation of Employers (IOE) and the Business Advisory Group on Migration, is to launch an open call for the Migration Challenge, Jul. 13, 2020 ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/newsroom/2020-migration-challenge-call-applications-now-open/) [ ![Migration](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/migratiob.max-320x550.png) GLOBAL • OTHER #### The Mag: Migration Everyone is a migrant, and most people are not a native of the place where they are born. So, why is the world divided into migrants and “natives”? Mar. 17, 2020 ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/life/mag-migration/) [ ![Build Two Startups](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/Untitled_design_30.max-320x550.png) AFRICA • TECHNOLOGY #### No Regrets Policy or How to Find Your New Home and Build Two Startups in the Meantime | Nat Robinson Leaf Global is one of the ten winners selected for the Entrepreneur Migration Prize by HSD. Mar. 03, 2020 ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/life/no-regrets-policy-or-how-find-your-new-home-and-build-two-startups-meantime-nat-robinson/) [ ![Displaced People](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/Untitled_design_37.max-320x550.png) GLOBAL • EDUCATION & CONSULTING #### Bringing Displaced People Together With Locals | Berat Kjamili Talking about life as a migrant and as a social entrepreneur, Berat shared his story with us in this exclusive podcast. Mar. 03, 2020 ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/life/bringing-displaced-people-together-locals-berat-kjamili/) [ ![Building Homes for Displaced People](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/Home.max-320x550.png) MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA • URBAN DEVELOPMENT #### Building Homes for Displaced People Worldwide | Jens Olsson Looking for a more impactful role in the world, Jens joined Life Shelter as a Managing Director. Mar. 03, 2020 ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/life/building-homes-displaced-people-worldwide-jens-olsson/) [ ![Support Entrepreneurs](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/Untitled_design_38.max-320x550.png) AFRICA • MOBILITY #### Why Papa Returned to Senegal to Invest $50M USD to Support Entrepreneurs | Papa Amadou SARR Originally from a small town in Senegal, Papa Amadou has decided to dedicate his life to serve others. Mar. 03, 2020 ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/life/why-papa-returned-senegal-invest-50m-usd-support-entrepreneurs-papa-amadou-sarr/) [ ![Migration Entreprenurship Prize](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/migration_entrepreneurship.max-320x550.png) MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA • ECOSYSTEM ENABLER #### Open Call: Migration Entrepreneurship Prize for Startups Working to Reduce Vulnerability of Migrants in MENA and Africa This 1st December, the Human Security Division of the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs together with Seedstars will launch an open call for startups in countries and regions prone to strong migration movements in MENA and Africa. Dec. 09, 2019 ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/newsroom/open-call-migration-entrepreneurship-prize-startups-working-reduce-vulnerability-migrants-mena-and-africa/) [ ![Migrant Workers](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/passport-thumbnail.max-320x550.png) GLOBAL • TECHNOLOGY #### Migrant Workers: Four Ideas On How Technology Can Support Skills Mobility In this article, we will focus on the question of mobility skills, because building the right framework and policies to enable the movement of people is primordial for a sustainable economy and social wellbeing of the world’s population. Oct. 22, 2019 ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/life/migrant-workers-four-ideas-how-technology-can-support-skills-mobility/) --- ## Sitemap - [Sitemap](https://www.seedstars.com/sitemap.md): every public page on this site - [llms.txt](https://www.seedstars.com/llms.txt): what Seedstars does and where to start