Youth Ecopreneur Programme (YECO) 2026/2027 For Green Entrepreneurs

October 21, 2026

Youth Ecopreneur Programme (YECO) 2026/2027

Brief Description

The Youth Ecopreneur Programme (YECO) 2026/2027 is a premier global accelerator designed to power the green and just transition by investing in young leaders. Powered by the International Trade Centre (ITC) and the G20 Global Land Initiative/UNCCD in partnership with WIPO, Sidley Austin LLP, Google Startup for Sustainable Development, and EY, this multi-stakeholder project aims to enhance the competitiveness of youth-led green businesses with a strong focus on land restoration. If you are running an eco-friendly enterprise, this initiative offers a comprehensive path combining a Global Bootcamp, Accelerator, and the Youth Ecopreneur Awards to help your venture scale. You will gain access to specialized training, expert coaching, and substantial financial backing to accelerate your environmental impact.

Name of Host Institution

The International Trade Centre (ITC) and the G20 Global Land Initiative/UNCCD in partnership with WIPO, Sidley Austin LLP, Google Startup for Sustainable Development, and EY.

Requirements/Eligibility Criteria

Must be under the age of 35 by the application deadline.
Must be a Founder, Co-Founder, or CEO of your enterprise.
The business must be majority run by a young person.
The enterprise must be legally registered.
Must promote land restoration, sustainability, circularity, and/or the green economy.
The bootcamp is open globally, while the accelerator is reserved for eligible countries.

Program Benefits

Capacity-building designed for scaling your venture.
Equity-free seed funding of $100,000 USD for the land-restoration cohort.
Access to a global network and high-level exposure.
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.
An all-expenses-paid trip to an international conference for award finalists.
A chance to win the Youth Ecopreneur Award with 10,000 USD in prize money per category.

Application Details

The application takes around 30 to 40 minutes to complete.
You need to have your passport, business certificate, and pitch deck ready before you begin.
You can complete the application in one sitting or save your progress to continue later.

Deadline

November 22, 2026.

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Young founders, co-founders, or CEOs under 35 years old who lead a legally registered, majority youth-run business focused on land restoration, sustainability, circularity, or the green economy can apply.

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Q: What financial support does the program offer successful applicants?

The land-restoration cohort can receive equity-free seed funding of $100,000 USD, and category award winners receive $10,000 USD in prize money.

Q: What partners are supporting the initiative?