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YBI (Youth Business International)

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03. Capacity Building Programs

YBI supports young people (18-35) around the world to start, grow and sustain businesses. Together with our members, we equip disadvantaged young people to build the skills, confidence and connections they need to beat the odds and become successful business owners.

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YBI (Youth Business International)

Youth Business International (YBI) is the global leader in youth entrepreneurship, leading a network of 50 enterprise support organizations dedicated to empowering underserved young people aged 18-35 to start, scale, and sustain their businesses. For over 25 years, YBI has combined global influence with local expertise to drive economic growth and job creation through youth-led enterprises. The organization develops and scales effective solutions including business skills training, innovation programs, talent development, and access to finance and markets. YBI serves young entrepreneurs worldwide through its member network, supporting aspiring business owners to overcome barriers and succeed. Since 2014, YBI's network has helped launch over 187,000 youth-led businesses, strengthened 284,000 existing enterprises, and provided entrepreneurship support to over 1.5 million young people, creating more than 1 million jobs since 2021.

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Programs

FINNESE: Financial Skills for Scaling Entrepreneurs in Europe

A financial literacy programme sponsored by Visa designed to help young entrepreneurs build financial confidence for scaling their businesses in Europe.

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EYE Academy

An academy program supporting members and partners in youth entrepreneurship development.

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High Flyers Guidelines

Guidelines for supporting high-growth youth entrepreneurship ventures.

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Events

Global Summit

A major international event for youth entrepreneurship stakeholders.

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Bootcamp

An intensive training program for young entrepreneurs.

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