International Trade Centre Ye! Youth Ecopreneurs Programme (YECO) 2024

Applications are now open for the Ye! Youth Ecopreneur Programme. The Ye! Youth Ecopreneurs Programme (YECO) 2024, 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.

• Table of Content
• About International Trade Centre
• Ye! Youth Ecopreneurs Programme (YECO)
• Aim and Benefits of Ye! Youth Ecopreneurs Programme (YECO)
• Requirements for Ye! Youth Ecopreneurs Programme (YECO) Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About International Trade Centre

The International Trade Centre is a multilateral agency which has a joint mandate with the World Trade Organization and the United Nations through the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development.

Ye! Youth Ecopreneurs Programme (YECO)

Aim and Benefits of Ye! Youth Ecopreneurs Programme (YECO)

• 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)

Requirements for Ye! Youth Ecopreneurs Programme (YECO) Qualification

The YECO 2024 program is designed for young ecopreneurs looking to elevate their initiatives to new heights. Ideal candidates are innovators with a clear understanding of the environmental challenges they address, offering scalable solutions ready for acceleration. This program serves as a launchpad for those ready to make a substantial impact in environmental innovation.

YECO seek candidates that meet the following profile:

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

Application Deadline

How to Apply

The YECO 2024 welcomes young entrepreneurs to submit their green business initiatives.

Applicants have until March 22nd to present their proposals that reflect innovation, sustainability, and potential for impact.

For more details, visit International Trade Centre website.