Call for Applications: The Ye! Youth Ecopreneurs Programme (YECO) 2024 for young Green Entrepreneurs ($10,000 prize & All-Expenses-Paid Trip to International Conference).

Application Deadline: March 22nd 2024, midnight CET

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

Requirements

The YECO 2024 program is designed for young ecopreneurs looking to elevate their initiatives to new heights. Ideal candidates are innovators with a clear understanding of the environmental challenges they address, offering scalable solutions ready for acceleration. This program serves as a launchpad for those ready to make a substantial impact in environmental innovation.

YECO seek 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 (in the table hereafter)
• Must promote land restoration, sustainability, circularity, and/or the green economy

Programme Details: Specific program components include:

1. Global Bootcamp*

• Training and masterclasses on investment readiness among other crucial topics, facilitated by business development, legal, and IP experts
• A unified platform for global exchange and networking within the young entrepreneur cohort, complemented by mentoring from the Ye! Community

2. Accelerator

• A bespoke 360 degrees Business Assessment, followed by tailored trainings and coaching for your business
• Seed Funding and access to investment networks for Land Restoration category
• Preferential access to Pro-Bono Legal Services from Sidley Austin**
• Preferential access to the Google StartUp for Sustainable Development Programme

3. Awards

• All-Expenses-Paid Trip to International Conference
• In-person capacity building
• Personalized pitch training and coaching
• Visibility with stakeholders and investors
• Special prizes from partners
• Win Youth Ecopreneur Award and get $10,000 USD prize money

*Ecopreneurs from Developed Countries can only participate in the Bootcamp

**Subject to due diligence requirements

Application Procedure:

• The YECO 2024 welcomes young entrepreneurs to submit their green business initiatives.
• Applicants have until March 22nd to present their proposals that reflect innovation, sustainability, and potential for impact.

For More Information: Apply Now!

List of eligible countries