​YOUTH TO BUSINESS FORUM (YBF) 2026 — INNOVATION CHALLENGE

​Welcome to YBF 2026 — AIESEC’s flagship youth innovation, entrepreneurship, and leadership platform bringing together young visionaries, business leaders, innovators, and ecosystem stakeholders to develop practical and sustainable solutions to real-world challenges.

​📅 Dates: 4th – 5th July 2026
⏰ Time: 8:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. (EAT)
📍 Venue: To be announced.
⏳ Application Deadline: 20th June 2026

​📢 Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for the next stage.

​Eligibility Criteria

​Applicants must meet the following requirements:

​• Must be between 18–30 years old
• Applications are strictly for concept-stage ideation-phase ideas
• Existing registered companies, active revenue-generating ventures, and fully commercialized products are not eligible
• Only one idea submission per participantteam is allowed
• Applicants must submit a structured proposal following the required format

​👉 Full Track Details & Proposal Guide:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RraKMtbFEEEAUW_RMBrn4X5gfdxYmNwU/view?usp=sharing

​Innovation Tracks

​01 — Digital Innovation for Inclusive Access

​Solutions improving access to finance, healthcare, education, governance, and digital inclusion.

​02 — Agritech for Food Security

​Innovations improving agriculture, food systems, climate-smart farming, and market accessibility.

​03 — Green Innovation & Sustainability

​Ideas focused on renewable energy, sustainability, climate resilience, and circular economy solutions.

​04 — Future of Work & Skills Development

​Solutions focused on employability, entrepreneurship, digital skills, and the evolving future of work.

​What to Expect

​DAY 1 — Learning & Ideation

​• Keynotes & panel discussions
• Innovation workshops
• Mentorship sessions
• Idea refinement & collaboration

​DAY 2 — Pitching & Showcasing

​• Innovation pitch competition
• Innovation showcase
• Networking opportunities
• Awards & recognition

​✨ Join us in shaping the future through innovation and leadership.

​📲 Official WhatsApp Group:
https://chat.whatsapp.com/HyPuSD4sXo0BEvWEw7aHKJ