Ye! Youth Ecopreneur Programme 2024

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Ye! Youth Ecopreneur Programme (YECO) 2024 is a transformative journey hosted by the International Trade Centre (ITC), Youth and Trade Programme in partnership with the G20 Global Land Initiative. YECO 2024 is designed for visionary young entrepreneurs who are committed to pioneering sustainable solutions, for our planet.

This year marks a significant expansion, scaling up from the Youth Ecopreneur Awards to a full-fledged programme. Celebrating its third iteration, the Awards have grown into a comprehensive initiative that includes a Global Bootcamp, an Accelerator phase, and concludes with the celebrated Youth Ecopreneur Awards. Each phase is carefully crafted to advance the most promising ecopreneurs, propelling them towards global recognition and impact.

Ye! Youth Ecopreneur Programme Benefits

Capacity-building for scaling your venture
Seed Funding ($100,000 USD for the land-restoration cohort, equity free)
Access to a Global Network & Exposure
Mentorship & Coaching
Legal and IP Guidance
Preferential access to Pro-Bono Legal Services from Sidley Austin
Preferential access to the Google StartUp for Sustainable Development Programme
All-Expenses-Paid Trip to International Conference for Award Finalists
Win the Youth Ecopreneur Award and get 10,000k USD prize money (1 Award per category)

Eligibility Criteria

YECO seeks candidates that meet the following profile:

Applicant

Must be under the age of 35 (by 22 March 2024)
Must be a member of the Ye! Community (Register here)
Must be Founder, Co-Founder or CEO

The Business

Must be majority run by a young person
Must be legally registered
The bootcamp is open globally, the accelerator is reserved for eligible countries – see the list here
Must promote land restoration, sustainability, circularity, and/or the green economy

Ye! Youth Ecopreneur Programme Application Timeline

Deadline for application is on March 22nd, 2024 midnight CET.

How to Apply

Click Here to Apply for Ye! Youth Ecopreneur Programme

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