Youth Business International

Youth Business International Youth Business International is the global leader in youth entrepreneurship. We are the global leader in youth entrepreneurship.

For over 25 years, YBI has combined global influence with local expertise to drive economic growth and job creation through supporting and scaling youth-led businesses globally. For over 25 years, we’ve combined global influence with local knowledge and expertise. Young entrepreneurs have the power to boost employment and drive economic growth; their fresh perspectives and bold ideas also have the

potential to reshape industries and societies for the better. But for too many young people, starting a business feels out of reach, and they need the right support to succeed. At Youth Business International (YBI), we support aspiring young entrepreneurs around the world to start, scale and sustain their businesses. We develop and scale the most effective solutions to help young entrepreneurs succeed, from developing business skills, driving innovation and nurturing talent to unlocking finance and access to markets. Join us to unleash the potential of young entrepreneurs to drive a generation for change.

🚀 Could the YBI Bootcamp be the next step in your entrepreneurial journey?Don’t just take our word for it. Hear from Dar...
18/08/2026

🚀 Could the YBI Bootcamp be the next step in your entrepreneurial journey?

Don’t just take our word for it. Hear from Dareem Jeffrey, Founder & CEO of EcoWash Global in Trinidad and Tobago and a YBI Bootcamp 2024 participant:

“You’ll leave believing your business can have an impact far beyond your local community.”

The YBI Bootcamp 2026 brings together young entrepreneurs from around the world for practical learning, expert mentorship and a powerful global network – helping you grow both your business and yourself. 🌍

Applications are open now – but don’t wait!
📅 Applications close 6 September 2026.

👉 Find out more and apply: https://gengrowth.youthbusiness.org/bootcamp/home/



Youth Business Trinidad and Tobago (YBTT)

17/08/2026

"We believe that many micro businesses in Indonesia actually have strong potential but they often struggle to meet the requirements of financial institutions." - Nadiya Adnani, Project Lead at Instellar Impact

That's the gap InnoFund is designed to close.
Implemented by YBI member Instellar Impact, InnoFund pairs soft loans with hands-on support — bootcamps, one-on-one mentoring with financial experts, and space to learn from real-world experience. The goal: help young entrepreneurs move their businesses out of the "stuck in the middle" stage and toward sustainable growth. 📈

InnoFund isn't just about funding a business, it's about strengthening a generation of leaders who can drive change in their communities.

📽️ Watch the video to hear more about the programme's impact.

InnoFund is implemented by Instellar and funded by Standard Chartered Foundation as part of YBI's work to expand access to inclusive finance and entrepreneurship support.

Meet Dariia and Halatyr, co-founders of RID OIL 🌻Dariia and her husband turned a family tradition of producing natural o...
14/08/2026

Meet Dariia and Halatyr, co-founders of RID OIL 🌻

Dariia and her husband turned a family tradition of producing natural oils into RID OIL, a craft producer of cold-pressed black cumin, pumpkin seed and flax oils near Kamianets-Podilskyi in Ukraine.

With support from our Member Spotlight Платформа соціальних змін's (Platform for Social Change) Impact Projects Accelerator, Dariia sharpened her brand's story and grew its social media presence around transparency and local production.

RID OIL now serves dozens of regular customers, has earned 25+ glowing reviews, and is aiming to open five new partner sales points this year. 👏

Could you be our AI-Driven Entrepreneurship Award winner?We're looking for more young entrepreneurs with businesses that...
14/08/2026

Could you be our AI-Driven Entrepreneurship Award winner?

We're looking for more young entrepreneurs with businesses that use AI as a core component of their products or services to join this year's YBI Bootcamp.

What we're looking for:

🔩 Businesses that leverage Artificial Intelligence as a core component of their products, services, or operations.

🚀 Using AI to drive innovation, efficiency, and impact.

🧩 This includes applying AI to solve real-world challenges or improve access to opportunities.

By participating in the YBI Bootcamp, you could be shortlisted for the AI-Driven Entrepreneurship Award, with a chance to join us for a fully funded accelerator in Nairobi and win a monetary prize.

If this sounds like you or someone you know, then learn more about this free opportunity and apply here: https://gengrowth.youthbusiness.org/bootcamp/home/

13/08/2026

For young entrepreneurs, access to finance can be one of the biggest barriers to growing a business.

For Mia Juliani, Salsabilla and Felicia Christabella, the entrepreneurs behind Nasho in Indonesia, InnoFund has helped provide the finance and support they need to strengthen their business and build towards future growth. 🚀

Delivered by YBI member Instellar Impact and funded by Standard Chartered Foundation, InnoFund provides underserved young entrepreneurs with soft loans and support to build financial resilience.

🎥 Watch the video to hear Mia, Salsabilla and Felicia share how InnoFund has supported Nasho on its entrepreneurial journey.

Today is International Youth Day! 🌍This year's theme, "Different Contexts, Common Aspirations", reminds us of our 2024 Y...
12/08/2026

Today is International Youth Day! 🌍

This year's theme, "Different Contexts, Common Aspirations", reminds us of our 2024 YBI Bootcamp alumni, who built lasting connections across borders and are still supporting each other's growth two years on.

This year's YBI Bootcamp is here to help the next generation of young entrepreneurs grow with purpose, enabling aspiring youth-led businesses to make the transition from start-up to scale, building stable economies and future-proofing job markets for generations to come.

Learn more and apply: https://gengrowth.youthbusiness.org/bootcamp/home/

📢 We're looking for UK-based young entrepreneurs to join our next financial skills training course!The FINESSE course of...
12/08/2026

📢 We're looking for UK-based young entrepreneurs to join our next financial skills training course!

The FINESSE course offers in-depth financial skills to help young business owners understand the numbers that matter and move away from a reactive approach so they can grow their business with confidence. The course will commence in September 2026.

Entrepreneurs who complete the FINESSE programme will not only develop a clear, practical financing strategy for their business, but will also be entered into a prize draw for one of five £500 business grants, a year's subscription to the EYE Academy, and will be able to access a formal knowledge credential.

Please share with young entrepreneurs in your network. Learn more and apply before 26 August: https://youthbusiness.org/finesse-training/

Meet Daryna Kmetiuk, founder of Bo Smachno 🇺🇦What started as a family kitchen sharing traditional Ukrainian recipes has ...
11/08/2026

Meet Daryna Kmetiuk, founder of Bo Smachno 🇺🇦

What started as a family kitchen sharing traditional Ukrainian recipes has grown into a thriving business — thanks in part to support from Платформа соціальних змін's Impact Projects Accelerator.

"I learned to make decisions with data, not just gut feeling."

Daryna's business is a great example of how this week's Member Spotlight, Platform for Social Change, is supporting youth-led businesses with community and cultural passions to grow sustainably.

Daryna joined their accelerator programme twice, and the second time received grant funding for new equipment and a bigger product range. Bo Smachno now employs 10 people, runs 2 shops, and serves up to 40 customers a day. 👏

10/08/2026

🌱 From community idea to growing social enterprise.

Kampung Inspirasi is a social enterprise in Indonesia tackling gaps in children's education through community-focused learning experiences.

Through YBI member Instellar Impact's InnoFund programme, funded by Standard Chartered Foundation, the team has received financial support and expert mentoring to strengthen its business systems, develop new programmes, and expand its reach.

Now, Kampung Inspirasi is building thematic education programmes for both B2B and B2C markets — reaching more communities while growing a more sustainable business.

🎥 Watch the video to hear from Kampung Inspirasi founder Sultan Al-Fathir on their journey and the difference InnoFund has made.

Spread the word: our final YBI Bootcamp info sessions are next week!On Wednesday, 12th August, we'll be holding our fina...
07/08/2026

Spread the word: our final YBI Bootcamp info sessions are next week!

On Wednesday, 12th August, we'll be holding our final two live sessions for young entrepreneurs interested in the YBI Bootcamp.

Join us for an overview of the accelerator, the Global Young Entrepreneur of the Year Awards, and a chance to ask the Bootcamp team your questions.

Register now for free: https://youthbusiness.org/blog/events/bootcamp-2026-info-for-young-entrepreneurs/

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