About this opportunity
A two-phase accelerator for high-growth-potential youth-led businesses. The free eight-week online phase runs from 14 September to 6 November 2026 and covers innovation, leadership, mental health, responsible and sustainable business, investment readiness and financing strategy. Twenty-one graduates will progress to an intensive in-person bootcamp in Nairobi from 15 to 19 February 2027 and become finalists for the Global Young Entrepreneur of the Year Awards.
Who should consider it
Applicants must have been born between 1 January 1992 and 1 January 2006; currently receive or previously have received support from a Youth Business International member; operate a business that has been active for at least three years with evidence of projects launched to market; demonstrate high growth potential; and fit one of the Global Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award categories.
youth entrepreneurship
accelerator
Africa
Nairobi
business growth
leadership
investment readiness