Call For Applications: Ye! Youth Ecopreneur Program 2024 (up to $10,000 prize)
Welcome to the Ye! Youth Ecopreneurs Programme (YECO), a transformative journey facilitated by the International Trade Centre and the G20 Global Land Initiative. YECO 2024 is tailored for visionary young entrepreneurs dedicated to pioneering sustainable solutions for our planet.
This year marks a significant milestone as we expand from the Youth Ecopreneur Awards to a comprehensive programme. Now in its third iteration, the Awards have evolved into an initiative featuring a Global Bootcamp, an Accelerator phase, and culminating with the esteemed Youth Ecopreneur Awards ceremony. Each phase is meticulously designed to propel the most promising ecopreneurs towards global recognition and impact.
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Eligibility Criteria:
Applicant:
- Must be under 35 years old (as of March 22, 2024)
- Must be a member of the Ye! Community (Register here)
- Must hold a position as Founder, Co-Founder, or CEO
Business:
- Must be predominantly led by a young individual
- Must be legally registered
- Boot camp participation is open globally; accelerator participation is restricted to eligible countries (see the list here)
- Must promote principles of land restoration, sustainability, circularity, and/or the green economy
Benefits of Ye! Youth Ecopreneur Program
- 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 receive $10,000 USD prize money (1 Award per category)
Application Process:
The YECO 2024 invites young entrepreneurs to submit their green business initiatives. Applicants have until March 22, 2024, to present proposals reflecting innovation, sustainability, and potential impact.
Deadline: March 22, 2024