Social and Green Entrepreneurship Toolkit
This toolkit provides practical tools and guidance to help our members support their young entrepreneurs to build an effective social or green enterprise.
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 […]
Supporting Indigenous Entrepreneurs in Canada
Supporting indigenous young entrepreneurs in Canada Indigenous youth are one of the largest demographic youth segments in Canada and an integral part of the nation’s economic development and growth, but disproportionally face systemic socio-economic barriers to success when seeking to start and grow a business. YBI is working with its member in Canada Futurpreneur, in collaboration […]
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.