Applications are now open for the 2025 Ye! Youth Ecopreneurs Programme. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About Ye! Youth Ecopreneurs Programme
Opportunity Details
- Date Published: August 04, 2025
- Application Deadline: September 14, 2025
- Category: Entrepreneurs
Training
The YECO Programme is built for youth entrepreneurs under the age of 35 who are founders, co-founders, or CEOs. The program is looking for passionate innovators with a clear understanding of the environmental challenges they tackle and scalable solutions ready for acceleration.
The programme consists of a:
- Global Bootcamp to kickstart your journey with dynamic training and e-learning.
- Global Accelerator to get personalized coaching, mentorship, and masterclasses to take your sustainable solutions to the next level.
- Youth Ecopreneur Awards to showcase your solutions on a global stage.
Benefits of Ye! Youth Ecopreneurs Programme
- 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 10,000 USD prize money (1 Award per category)
Ye! Youth Ecopreneurs Programme Requirements
Applicant must be:
- Must be under the age of 35 (by the application deadline)
- Must be Founder, Co-Founder or CEO
Eligible businesses must be:
- Legally registered and majority-run by a young person
- The bootcamp is open globally, the accelerator is reserved for eligible countries – see the list here
- Focused on Land Restoration or Green Business solutions
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Application Deadline
14 September, 2025
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