The Ye! Youth Ecopreneurs Programme (YECO) 2026/2027 for Green Entrepreneurs ($100,000 Prize)

The Ye! Youth Ecopreneurs Programme (YECO) 2026/2027 for Green Entrepreneurs ($100,000 Prize)

Brief Description

The 2026/2027 Ye! Youth Ecopreneurs Programme (YECO) is a global initiative launched by ITC and the UNCCD-G20 Global Land Initiative to support ambitious young founders building sustainable ventures. If you are developing innovative green businesses or land restoration solutions, this programme offers you a powerful platform to strengthen and scale your enterprise. You will gain access to expert-led training, investment readiness support, international networking, and valuable partnerships with organizations like EY, Sidley Austin, WIPO, and Google. Outstanding participants can also compete for a USD 10,000 prize or tap into a USD 100,000 equity-free funding pool designed specifically for land restoration ventures.

Name of Host Institution

ITC and the UNCCD-G20 Global Land Initiative

Requirements/Eligibility Criteria

• Must be under the age of 35 by the application deadline
• Must be a Founder, Co-Founder, or CEO
• Business must be legally registered and majority-run by a young person
• Must focus on Land Restoration or Green Business solutions

Programme Benefits and Structure

Your journey through the programme unfolds across several distinct phases designed to maximize your growth. You can take part in the Global Bootcamp, where 225 selected entrepreneurs participate in a 10-week training track covering business development and investment readiness. If you advance to the Global Accelerator, you will join 25 selected businesses receiving tailored coaching, mentorship, and access to the equity-free funding pool. Furthermore, 6 finalists will reach the Youth Ecopreneur Awards stage to showcase their solutions internationally and compete for the 10,000 USD prize money. Additional perks include pro-bono legal services from Sidley Austin, preferential access to the Google StartUp for Sustainable Development Programme, one-on-one coaching with experts from Ernst & Young (EY), and an All-Expenses-Paid Trip to International Conference for award finalists.

Deadline

22 November 2026

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Eligible land restoration businesses participating in the programme can access the USD 100,000 equity-free funding pool.

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Participants receive pro-bono legal services from Sidley Austin and preferential access to the Google StartUp for Sustainable Development Programme.

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A total of 225 selected entrepreneurs participate in the 10-week Global Bootcamp training programme.

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