Welcome to the Youth Ecopreneur Programme 2026/27 Promotion Toolkit!

Thank you for supporting the Youth Ecopreneur Programme (YECO), a joint initiative of the **International Trade Centre (ITC)** and the UNCCD-G20 Global Land Initiative, with the support of programme partners: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), Sidley, Google Startups for Sustainable Development and EY — and for helping us reach the next generation of green and land restoration entrepreneurs! This toolkit has been designed to make it easy for our partners, networks and supporters to spread the word about the 2026/27 call for applications. Here, you will find ready-to-share promotional materials, including social media visuals, suggested captions, and key information about the programme.

How can you support the campaign?

• Share our promotional materials across your social media channels.
• Spread the word through your newsletters, mailing lists and professional networks.
• Encourage eligible young entrepreneurs in your network to apply.
• Tag us in your posts so we can amplify your support!

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Deadline 22nd November

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LINK TO APPLY: https://bit.ly/youthecopreneurprogramme

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Social Media posts to amplify:

LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/p/eZnvnTTG & https://lnkd.in/p/epm9umWt

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/Deq4wLTjZkO/?cplk=eXhsemQ1cmwxa2hh

Facebook: (20+) 🌱 Under 35 and building a green business?... - ITC Ye Community | Facebook

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Help us spread the word about the Youth Ecopreneur Programme 2026/27!

Below, you'll find ready-to-share promotional materials to help you reach young green and land restoration entrepreneurs in your network.

How to use this toolkit:

• Social Media Flyers & Captions: Click on any flyer to download the visual and copy its suggested caption. Feel free to adapt the text to suit your organization's communication channels.
• WhatsApp & Email Messages: Access ready-to-use messages that you can easily copy and forward to your contacts, mailing lists and professional networks.

🌱 Every share helps us reach more young entrepreneurs! Thank you for supporting the campaign and encouraging eligible entrepreneurs to apply.

Promotional Flyers and Captions

WhatsApp & Email 

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Social Media Channels

Please tag our accounts when spreading the message:

Instagram:

• @ye_community
• @g20landinitiative
• @internationaltradecentre

LinkedIn:

• ITC Ye! Community
• G20 Global Land Initiative
• International Trade Centre

Facebook:

• ITC Ye Community
• G20 Global Land Initiative
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Hashtags

#YECO #YouthEcopreneur #GenerationRestoration #GreenEntrepreneurs #LandIsLife #YeCommunity

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More Information

The Youth Ecopreneur Programme (YECO) is a joint initiative of the International Trade Centre (ITC) and the UNCCD-G20 Global Land Initiative, supporting young entrepreneurs in growing sustainable businesses and scaling their environmental and social impact through training, mentorship, international exposure and funding opportunities.

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Who can Apply?

• Entrepreneurs under 35 years old at the application deadline.
• Founders, co-founders or CEOs of legally registered businesses.
• Entrepreneurs developing innovative green business solutions or businesses contributing to land restoration. </aside>

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Programme Benefits

• 🤝 Expert-led training, tailored mentorship and coaching to grow their businesses.
• 💰 USD 100,000 equity-free funding pool for eligible land restoration businesses.
• 🏆 USD 10,000 cash prize for Youth Ecopreneur Award winners.
• ⚖️ Legal and intellectual property guidance from international experts.
• 🌍 Global exposure through UN and partner networks.
• ✈️ Opportunities to participate in international events and connect with investors and potential partners. </aside>

Visit our website for more information 👇

Youth Ecopreneur Programme (YECO)

https://youtu.be/i0s3FY6YrVg?si=nyAA1gnKnmIPtm8d