24 Hours until the deadline
Jan. 5, 2026, 6:50 a.m. PST by Jamie Elliott
24 hours until the deadline.
The Young Entrepreneurs Summit (YES) is a fully student-organized international competition that brings together teams from around the world to pitch their ideas to judges and investors under the motto “Dare to Stand Out.” Participants gain access to a global network of founders, mentors, and experts supported through mentorship, workshops, and coaching.
We welcome professionals who wish to share their expertise, as well as sponsors interested in cooperation and visibility to help empower the next generation of entrepreneurs.
The Young Entrepreneur Summit (YES) in Bremen is a fully student-organized international startup competition hosted on the Constructor University campus in Germany. Since its launch, it has grown into a global platform that attracts over 100+ applications from more than 60 universities across 20+ countries each year, offering more than €4,500 in prizes and early-stage support for promising ventures. Youth Entrepreneur Summit+1
Designed as a “from vision to venture” springboard, the summit guides participants through several months of structured incubation. After an open application round, selected teams receive feedback from experienced founders and entrepreneurship professionals and join webinars on key topics such as business modeling, funding, and go-to-market strategy. The top ten teams are then paired with personal mentors who coach them in the final phase and help them refine their pitch. This journey culminates in a three-day final event in Bremen, where the finalists present their ideas to a jury of investors, industry experts, and academic leaders and compete for seed funding to kick-start their companies. Youth Entrepreneur Summit+1
Beyond the competition itself, YES serves as a hub that links students with the regional and international startup ecosystem. The summit is supported by local startup accelerators, financial institutions, and corporate partners—such as Starthaus Bremen and Sparkasse Bremen—who contribute sponsorships, workshops, and networking opportunities. Youth Entrepreneur Summit Through this collaboration between students, universities, and industry, the Young Entrepreneur Summit aims to empower a new generation of founders who create innovative, sustainable businesses and positive social impact worldwide.
Our Mission:
We aim to empower the next generation of entrepreneurs by providing them with the mentorship, network, and resources they need to transform their ideas into impactful ventures.
Our Goals:
Innovation: Support creative, sustainable startups.
Growth: Connect with mentors, investors, and peers.
Community: Build an inclusive global platform.
Impact: Drive meaningful societal change.
Excellence: Reward top teams with funding and guidance.
Event Timeline
August 20, 2025 – December 7, 2025: First Application Round
Startups can apply through the online application form.
December 8, 2025 – January 1, 2026: Second Application Round
Submission of executive summaries; mentors make their evaluations.
January 14, 2026 – March 5, 2026: Online Mentoring
Individual meetings and webinars between allocated mentors and participants.
March 5, 2026 – March 7, 2026: Final Event (Bremen, Germany)
The selected 10 finalists pitch their ideas to the jury, and the winner is selected.
