Labor Mobility Startup Competition 2026

About

A startup competition seeking innovative solutions that facilitate safer and fairer labor mobility for workers from South and Southeast Asia, offering grants and mentorship to accelerate impactful projects.

Benefits

• 💰Financial Grant
  $10,000 grant for each of the top 3 startups to accelerate their work in safe, fair labor mobility.
• 🎓Mentorship
  Access to mentorship from sector experts in labor mobility and related fields.
• 🌐Network Access
  Visibility across a partner ecosystem and connection to a growing network of founders and practitioners.
• 📈Business Support
  Support in scaling solutions and addressing systemic barriers in labor mobility.

Eligibility Criteria

• Offer cross-border labor mobility solutions for workers from South or Southeast Asia
• Have a registered business
• Be at any stage (including idea/MVP), though some evidence of traction is preferred
• Adhere to principles of responsible and ethical labor migration, including safeguarding and fair recruitment standards

Participation Commitments

• Must attend a Q&A webinar in July 2026
• Must deliver a pitch in the second half of September 2026
• All applications, pitches, and judging will take place virtually.

Target Region

Open to startups focusing on South and Southeast Asia

Target Sector

Labor mobility and recruitment technology