Manual.to makes Top 100 of the Entrepreneurship World Cup

Ghent, Belgium / Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, October 16, 2024 — Manual.to, the up and coming software platform for workplace training, has been selected as one of the top 100 companies worldwide to compete in the prestigious Entrepreneurship World Cup (EWC) Global Finals. With over 50 countries represented, Manual.to now has the opportunity to win up to $500,000 in cash prizes as it takes the global stage.

Dubbed the ‘TikTok for Training’, Manual.to has revolutionized how companies share knowledge by making it quick, easy, and accessible for employees to learn vital skills. The company, which serves customers across every continent, is on a mission to make workplace training efficient, intuitive, and scalable.

“From the start, we aimed to be a global player, and it’s thrilling to be recognized on the world stage for the impact we’re making across industries and geographies,” said Jorim Rademaker, Founder and CEO of Manual.to. “We’re proud to support over a hundred thousand employees worldwide, and this recognition is a testament to the power of accessible and simple training solutions.”

The Entrepreneurship World Cup, co-hosted by the Global Entrepreneurship Network and Saudi Arabia’s Monsha’at (Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority), is one of the largest and most diverse competitions of its kind. Each year, more than 100,000 entrepreneurs from 200 countries compete for $1 million in cash prizes, alongside millions in investments, services, and global exposure.

Following rigorous national and regional competitions and boot camps, Manual.to has earned its place among the EWC 100, competing in the growth-stage category against other innovators shaping the future. In addition to vying for cash prizes, companies will also compete in specialized categories like sustainable environments, future economies, health and wellness, and industrial leadership.

“EWC 100 companies are headed by bold founders and brilliant teams with the ambition to lead meaningful change through innovation and entrepreneurship,” said Jonathan Ortmans, president of the Global Entrepreneurship Network. “With support from GEN, Monsha’at and our partners, the Entrepreneurship World Cup experience will get them closer to their goals.” 

While in Riyadh, Manual.to will engage with investors, explore the booming Saudi startup ecosystem, and uncover new growth opportunities in one of the world’s most dynamic markets.

Since its inception in 2019, the EWC has attracted over 430,000 entries, with more than $4 million awarded in cash prizes and $266 million in additional support and services provided to entrepreneurs globally.

You can read about our journey so far to the Top 100 here.

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