Applications are now open for the Youth Ecopreneur Programme (YECO) 2025! This global accelerator supports youth-led businesses focused on land restoration, sustainability, circularity and the green economy. Participants will benefit from expert-led training, 1:1 mentorship from EY, legal and IP guidance from Sidley and WIPO, access to Google’s Startups for Sustainable Development Programme, global exposure through UN networks and investor linkages. A shared equity-free seed fund of USD 100,000 is available, with a USD 10,000 prize for the winner. Finalists will pitch on the global stage at the Youth Ecopreneur Awards.
Youth Ecopreneur Programme: Scaling Young Green Entrepreneurs for a Sustainable Tomorrow
Type of offer:
Description
Type: Funding opportunity, Learning opportunity
Location: Global (remote; finalists receive fully funded international trip)
Organization: United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification, G20 Global Land Initiative, International Trade Centre and Ye! Community
Deadline: September 14, 2025
External website link: https://social.yecommunity.com/topics/49027/page/apply-now