2022 – 2024: Tackling economic inequality with Standard Chartered Foundation
YBI’s emergency support programme to support young entrepreneurs in eight countries across Africa, Asia and Europe through the COVID-19 crisis.
Focus on social entrepreneurship in Korea with Google.org
YBI’s programme supported by Google.org providing access to entrepreneurial resources and content, training and support to 20,000 underserved social enterprises and SMEs in Korea
2024: Hackathon for displaced Ukrainian entrepreneurs in Poland
Programme Overview Since the outbreak of the war in Ukraine in February 2022, millions of Ukrainians have fled to Poland for a chance to live in peace and safety. However, many are left without jobs and financial stability in a new country. The entrepreneurship ecosystem in Poland is dynamic and thriving and ready to give […]
Seeking Economic Empowerment and Resilience for Refugees and Migrants
This initiative supported by Accenture provides vital assistance to young migrants and refugees (aged between 18-35 years old) in Germany, Ireland, Italy and Sweden. The programme, is delivered in partnership with four members of the YBI Network (KIZ, Germany; ICE, Ireland; MicroLab, Italy; and NyföretagarCentrum, Sweden), and supports young people to access employment and entrepreneurship opportunities. Running for 12 months, over 1,500 […]
Driving responsible and sustainable businesses led by underserved entrepreneurs
Our programme supported by JPMorgan Chase to support underserved and young entrepreneurs in Germany, France, South Africa, Spain, and the UK to build more sustainable and environmentally conscious businesses.
Revolving Fund in Kenya with Standard Chartered Foundation
YBI and Somo launch an innovative revolving loan fund for female entrepreneurs, supported by Standard Chartered Foundation
2021 – 2022: SOS Mentoring to save youth-run businesses in the face of COVID-19
YBI’s volunteer engagement programme with the Enel Group to support struggling youth-led small businesses in Chile, Colombia, Greece, Italy, Peru, and Spain through one-to-one mentoring.
2020-2022: COVID-19 Rapid Response and Recovery Programme supported by Google.org
YBI’s emergency response programme to support micro, small and medium businesses in 32 countries across Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia-Pacific through the COVID-19 crisis.
2019 – 2022: Accelerating Youth-led Businesses in the Digital Era
Accelerating Youth-led Businesses in the Digital Era In 2019, Youth Business International (YBI) launched a regional programme funded by IKEA Foundation to equip young people in India and Bangladesh with the entrepreneurship skills they need to build and sustain thriving businesses, create jobs and boost local economies. Over three years, the programme has: Programme overview Millions of […]
Supporting displaced Ukrainians in Poland
YBI and Youth Business Poland’s emergency support programme to support displaced Ukrainians in Poland as part of Futuremakers by Standard Chartered