Application Deadline: March 22nd 2024, midnight CET
LOCATION: Switzerland
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. 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.
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
BENEFIT:
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)
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