Youth Ecopreneur Programme 2026 at ITC – Ye! Community (in partnership with G20 Global Land Initiative/UNCCD)
- Company: ITC – Ye! Community (in partnership with G20 Global Land Initiative/UNCCD)
- Location: Global
- Application Deadline: November 22, 2026
Opportunity Details
**Youth Ecopreneur Programme 2026**
Welcome to the Youth Ecopreneur Programme (YECO), implemented by ITC’s Ye! Community and the G20 Global Land Initiative/UNCCD, where passionate young innovators drive the future of green business!
What started as just an awards program has now grown into the Youth Ecopreneur Programme and in 2025, we received over 1500 applications from over 100 countries, showcasing incredible talent in Land Restoration and Green Business Solutions.
Join our vibrant community today, apply now, and be part of shaping a more sustainable future!
The YECO Programme is built for youth entrepreneurs under the age of 35 who are founders, co-founders, or CEOs.
We’re looking for passionate innovators with a clear understanding of the environmental challenges they tackle and scalable solutions ready for acceleration.
**Applicant must be:**
* Must be under the age of 35 (by the application deadline)
* Must be a Founder, Co-Founder or CEO.
**Eligible businesses** must be:
* Legally registered and majority-run by a young person
* The bootcamp is open globally, the accelerator is reserved for eligible countries – see the list [here ](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1P4XJp5Ocv1j-7mgNEfoNTXYsv71TufZ7/view?usp=drive_link)
* Focused on Land Restoration or Green Business solutions
**The programme consists of a:**
* **Global Bootcamp** to kickstart your journey with dynamic training and e-learning.
* **Global Accelerator** to get personalized coaching, mentorship, and masterclasses to take your sustainable solutions to the next level.
* **Youth Ecopreneur Awards** to showcase your solutions on a global stage.
* **Scale and Impact Phase** to help you grow your business and expand your impact.
**Deadline: 22nd November 2026**
[Apply Here for Youth Ecopreneur Programme 2026](https://t.co/IWdt8wzS2y)