WHERE YOUNG PEOPLE

CONNECT WITH LIKE-MINDED CHANGEMAKERS.
REIMAGINE THE WORLD.
CREATE THE FUTURE.

WE’RE DEDICATED TO MAKING ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION ACCESSIBLE TO ALL TEENAGERS.

Young Founders Summit is a program for 15 - 20 year old aspiring entrepreneurs to convene, get entrepreneurship education, mentorship, networks, and funding to create impactful ventures.

Our mission is to make entrepreneurial mindset and skillset accessible to Generation Zs globally. We believe that by nurturing Gen Zs’ changemaker heartset, combined with digital-first innovation, it will unleash a future world that is inclusive, accessible, and sustainable.

Young Founders Summit is supported by the National Youth Council of Singapore.

OUR PLATFORM

Through Young Founders Summit, Young Founders apply entrepreneurship tools to imagine possibilities, create ventures with the guidance of mentors, and connect with other like-minded young changemakers.

TRAINING

Participants get access to our online entrepreneurship course, masterclasses, and workshops. Learn startup concepts similar to what’s covered in Silicon Valley accelerators, such as Business Model Canvas, Growth Experiments, and Ideal Customer Profile.

MENTORSHIP

Founders are matched with mentors - entrepreneurs, business builders, and industry experts who have been there, done that - advisors who can guide you and advise you as you build on your idea.

NETWORK

Ever felt like an outsider in school? Here, you will connect with other youth around the world who are excited about startups, tech, and entrepreneurship.

APPLY FOR YFS 2024

We’re now taking applications for YFS ‘24!

Application deadline: 31 October 2024

(but don’t wait - we are interviewing applicants on a rolling basis and will have an early acceptance round (so you have more time to plan for your trip) and a final acceptance round.

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Young Founders Summit has given me so many opportunities even after the conclusion of the program, from enabling the building of my first startup specialising in healthcare AI, to a full scholarship which was only known due to the recommendation of a mentor. The international community provided an unparalleled platform for networking and connecting with fellow young innovators, mentors, and industry experts across the region. The opportunity to engage in meaningful discussions, share diverse ideas, and forge lasting connections has been invaluable. I can confidently say that joining Young Founders Summit was one of the best decisions made for my career.

- KAZEL KOH, YFS ‘20 & ‘21

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