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Ye! Youth Ecopreneurs Programme (YECO) 2026/27

Global programme for young green entrepreneurs building land-restoration and environmental businesses.

Funding
USD 100,000 prize pool + conference trip
Last date
Closes 22 Nov 2026
Provider
ITC & UNCCD-G20 Global Land Initiative
Open for
Equity
Non-dilutive
Source
International

Who can apply

  • Founder / co-founder / CEO under 35 at the deadline
  • Green business with a scalable solution

What you get

  • Share of USD 100K prizes
  • All-expenses-paid trip to an international conference
  • Acceleration support

Global programme for young green entrepreneurs building land-restoration and environmental businesses. Deadline 22 Nov 2026. Link is a listing page — confirm on ITC's Ye! site.

Quick answers

What is the last date to apply for Ye! Youth Ecopreneurs Programme (YECO) 2026/27?

The deadline is 22 November 2026.

How much funding does Ye! Youth Ecopreneurs Programme (YECO) 2026/27 offer?

USD 100,000 prize pool + conference trip.

Does Ye! Youth Ecopreneurs Programme (YECO) 2026/27 take equity?

No. It is non-dilutive — founders keep full ownership.

Who can apply for Ye! Youth Ecopreneurs Programme (YECO) 2026/27?

Founder / co-founder / CEO under 35 at the deadline; green business with a scalable solution.

Who runs Ye! Youth Ecopreneurs Programme (YECO) 2026/27?

ITC & UNCCD-G20 Global Land Initiative, open to applicants worldwide including India.

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