Youth Ecopreneur Programme
Youth Ecopreneur Programme · Toutes régions · Publié le 23 octobre 2026
Description
The Youth Ecopreneur Programme (YECO) is a global accelerator that powers the green and just transition by investing in young entrepreneurs as catalysts for sustainable development, environmental justice, and climate action advocacy. The project seeks to enhance the competitiveness and scale of youth-led green businesses, with a strong focus on land restoration. Through a Global Bootcamp, Accelerator, and Youth Ecopreneur Awards, it provides comprehensive support, including training, mentorship, and financial support, to youth-led green businesses. The programme is powered by the ITC and the G20 Global Land Initiative/UNCCD in partnership with WIPO, Sidley Austin LLP, Google Startup for Sustainable Development and EY. The five-year programme is designed as a multi-stakeholder initiative that allows ITC projects and partners to opt-in, leveraging and scaling within the existing structure. The acceleration program onboards new participants every year.
Avantages
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 One on One coaching with experts from EY All-Expenses-Paid Trip to International Conference for Award Finalists Win the Youth Ecopreneur Award and get 10,000 USD prize money (1 Award per category)
Critères d'éligibilité
Must be under the age of 35 (by the application deadline) Must be a Founder, Co-Founder, or CEO. The Business Must be majority run by a young person Legally registered and fall under one of two categories: Land Restoration (e.g. reforestation, soil rehabilitation) and Green Business Solution (e.g. renewable energy, waste innovation) The bootcamp is open globally, the accelerator is reserved for eligible countries – see the list here Strongly encouraged to apply: Female entrepreneurs Founders from LDCs, SIDS, and landlocked countries Persons with disabilities and other underrepresented groups
Modalités de candidature
https://social.yecommunity.com/topics/49027/page/apply-now
Calendrier
Clôture des candidatures : 22 novembre 2026