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IOE THIRD MIGRATION CHALLENGE NOW OPEN FOR ENTRIES ![IOE Third Migration Challenge now open for entries](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/IOE-migration.max-1500x500.png) GLOBAL • SEEDSTARS WORLD ## IOE Third Migration Challenge now open for entries Seedstars Global APRIL, 29 2021 **The** [**International Organisation of Employers**](http://www.ioe-emp.org/) **(IOE) and** [**Seedstars**](https://www.seedstars.com/) **are launching the third edition of The Migration Challenge with an open call to tech startups focused on improving regular migration, including but not limited to linking business needs with government processes.** **Interested applicants must be from Asia or Europe (Central and Eastern Europe included), and can sign up here before May 15:** [here](https://seedsta.rs/32VTl0P) #### WRITTEN BY ![None](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/seedstars-black.max-376x376.png) Seedstars Global [CONTACT US](/contact-us/) Today’s estimated 272 million migrants are confronted with the twin challenges of the pandemic and navigating the complexities of migrating. IOE and Seedstars are joining together to promote tech start-ups working on scalable solutions to improve regular migration processes and ease the challenges of international migration governance. The goal of the first two editions of the [Migration Challenge](https://www.ioe-emp.org/news/details/ioe-and-seedstars-announce-finalists-of-2021-migration-challenge-start-up-competition) was to connect the tech startup scene with the leaders and participants to the [Global Forum on Migration and Development](http://www.gfmd.org/). This international forum is the world’s largest gathering on the issue, bringing together governments, civil society, local authorities and business. These two editions showcased the latest tech businesses, promoting them to new audiences, and supported them in their acceleration. In this latest edition, the programme is particularly focusing on startups that contribute to promoting a positive public narrative on migration. This could include changing minds by highlighting how migration enriches the social and economic fabric of a country. Or the start-up could contribute to building inclusive and welcoming communities that benefit migrants and host communities. The selected winners of the Migration Challenge will be awarded with a scholarship for a personalised mentorship designed to support entrepreneurs, especially in a post Covid-19 environment, to reduce the time and efforts needed to fundraise and scale up their businesses. IOE Secretary General, Roberto Suárez Santos, said: "The Migration Challenge Competition is the first initiative of its kind. Rewarding innovative solutions to the information divide between employers and migrants through skills and technology is the first step towards promoting well-managed migration as a positive force for change." To become part of the IOE Third Migration Challenge, send in your application before May 15: [here](https://seedsta.rs/32VTl0P) . ![IOE-Migration](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/1037024_IOEMigrationChallenge2021_042021-01.width-800.png) *** ### **ABOUT INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATION OF EMPLOYERS** [The International Organisation of Employers](https://www.ioe-emp.org/) (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 the past 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](https://www.seedstars.com/) is a Swiss-based private company with a mission to impact people’s lives in emerging markets through technology and entrepreneurship. The groups’ activities cover over 90 emerging ecosystems through a variety of initiatives such as the [Online Seedstars World Competition](http://bit.ly/1Mbf7NC), acceleration programs, physical hubs called [Seedspace](https://www.seedspace.co/), venture capital investments and company building activities. [Seedstars The Documentary](https://www.seedstarsthedocumentary.com/) is a feature film featuring the company’s vision to give a voice to the game changers of the developing world. _" They tried to bury us, they didn’t know we were seeds." \- Mexican proverb_ ### **CONTACT** If you would like more information, please contact Michaela Villaroman from Seedstars at michaela.villaroman@seedstars.com or Mohira Kurbanova from IOE at kurbanova@ioe-emp.com ARTICLE ASIA SVALBARD AND JAN MAYEN OTHER MIGRATION ## More like this [ ![IOE and Seedstars announce the Fourth Migration Challenge](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/wetvp8awzentvo8uwahetvawetn89weauta0b9wpz.max-320x550.png) GLOBAL • TECHNOLOGY #### IOE and Seedstars announce the Fourth Migration Challenge The International Organisation of Employers (IOE) and Seedstars have launched the fourth edition of The Migration Challenge. Sep. 08, 2023 ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/newsroom/ioe-and-seedstars-announce-fourth-migration-challenge/) [ ![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. Apr. 25, 2022 ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/newsroom/migration-entrepreneurship-prize-launch-startup-applications-second-cohort/) [ ![The Migration Entrepreneurship Prize: A startup program with the mission to enhance the economic inc](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/Untitled_design_10.max-320x550.png) MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA • OTHER #### The Migration Entrepreneurship Prize: A startup program with the mission to enhance the economic inclusion of migrants in the Middle East and Africa The Migration Entrepreneurship Prize program is focused on socio-economic rights and reducing the vulnerability of migrants in the Middle East and Africa. Mar. 23, 2022 ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/life/migration-entrepreneurship-prize-startup-program-mission-enhance-economic-inclusion-migrants-middle-east-and-africa/) [ ![Seedstars and FDFA announce MENA and African startup winners of the Migration Entrepreneurship Prize](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/migrationprize.max-320x550.png) MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA • OTHER #### Seedstars and FDFA announce MENA and African startup winners of the Migration Entrepreneurship Prize 2021 Seedstars and The Peace and Human Rights Division of the Swiss FDFA announce 20 global startup winners of the Migration Entrepreneurship Prize 2021. Jul. 26, 2021 ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/newsroom/seedstars-and-fdfa-announce-mena-and-african-startup-winners-migration-entrepreneurship-prize-2021/) [ ![Migration Challenge – tech start-up competition to achieve tangible solutions in migration](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/migration-challenge-thumbnail.max-320x550.png) GLOBAL • #### Migration Challenge – tech start-up competition to achieve tangible solutions in migration The IOE, in partnership with Seedstars, a start-up incubator, and Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, championed the Migration Challenge competition. 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/) [ ![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