The Youth Ecopreneur Programme (YECO), powered by ITC’s Ye! Community and the G20 Global Land Initiative / UNCCD, is calling on young green innovators to scale their ventures. This global programme supports youth-led startups in land restoration and green business through a bootcamp, accelerator, and prestigious awards.
Who Can Apply
- Young entrepreneurs aged 15–35
- Founders, Co-Founders, or CEOs of legally registered ventures
- Startups focused on Land Restoration or Green Business
- Ventures must be majority youth-run
- Accelerator open to applicants from eligible countries
What You’ll Get
- Global Bootcamp: Capacity building, e-learning & training
- Global Accelerator: Masterclasses, coaching & tailored mentorship
- Youth Ecopreneur Awards: Compete for $10,000 equity-free prize
- Global Exposure: Showcase your work on international stages
- Seed Funding: From a $100,000 shared pool for land restoration startups
- Access to global pro-bono legal support, the Google Startup SDG program & more
- Fully-funded trip to present at an international conference for award finalists
In 2024, over 850 applications were received from 100+ countries, showcasing the energy and ambition of young ecopreneurs. Will you be next?
