Youth Ecopreneur Programme (YECO) 2026/27

The Youth Ecopreneur Programme (YECO) 2026/27 is an initiative to support young entrepreneurs developing solutions to environmental challenges through capacity-building, mentorship, acceleration, and international exposure. It targets founders, co-founders, and CEOs who lead legally registered ventures focused on land restoration or green business solutions, and offers access to seed funding, mentorship, and opportunities to showcase their ventures internationally.

Seed funding for eligible ventures, mentorship, coaching, masterclasses, training and networking, legal and IP guidance, and potential international exposure; finalists may receive an all-expenses-paid trip to an international conference.

Young entrepreneurs under the age of 35 who lead legally registered businesses that are majority-run by a young person and focus on land restoration or green business solutions.

Visit the official YECO platform to access the application form, check the country eligibility list, and submit the required materials.