Apply for Ye! Youth Ecopreneur Programme 2024 (Up To $10,000 prize) below.
NaijaOnPoint Nigeria reports that applications are open for the Ye! Youth Ecopreneur Programme 2024.
Ye! Youth Ecopreneurs Programme (YECO) is a transformative journey hosted by the International Trade Centre and the G20 Global Land Initiative. YECO 2024 is designed for visionary young entrepreneurs who are committed to pioneering sustainable solutions for our planet.
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)
Ye! Youth Ecopreneur Programme Eligibility
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
The YECO 2024 welcomes young entrepreneurs to submit their green business initiatives. Applicants have until March 22 to present their proposals that reflect innovation, sustainability, and potential for impact.
Click here to apply