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YOUNG FOUNDERS SUMMIT 2022.

Environment | Education | Equality

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DEDICATED TO TEENAGE FOUNDERS

Young Founders Summit is a platform for youth changemakers to convene, get entrepreneurship education, mentoring, networks and funding to create innovative solutions that solve sustainability challenges and create a change.

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.

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EXPERIENCE YOUNG FOUNDERS SUMMIT

 

Since 2018, we have impacted 1,600 students, built a community of 114 expert mentors.

We've seen teams from Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Cambodia, India, Japan, Hong Kong, S. Korea, Brunei, and UAE, with ideas ranging from AgriTech, EduTech, HealthTech, FinTech and more.

120+ teams have been chosen to be mentored and guided on how to turn their idea into a startup.

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In 2022, we are looking for ideas that are not only innovative, but will create a positive impact.

Do you have what the world is looking for?

WE WANT STARTUP IDEAS THAT CREATES IMPACT

Enviroment
Read the Challenge Statements

Some examples of challenges - 

How might we further the transition to renewable energy and better leverage its use in everyday life?

How might we increase the affordability of sustainable, alternative products such as alternative food sources or plastic substitutes?

How might we create new, sustainable/technological solutions to reduce waste?

How might we contribute to the circular economy and give new value to used products at the end of their useful life?

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Education
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Examples of challenges -

How might we better prepare students to succeed in the future workforce?

How might we support students with different learning needs?

How might we utilize education to address the lack of female participation in deep tech fields?

How might we make education more accessible and affordable for underrepresented/underprivileged communities?

How might we better support students' social, health and holistic needs?

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Equality
Read the Challenge Statements

Example of challenges -

How might we increase educational, vocational and/or accessibility opportunities for underprivileged communities?

How might we ensure equal access to health services and advance health well-being and health equality?

How might we encourage racial diversity amongst youth who delve into entrepreneurship?

How might we increase employment opportunities for underrepresented/underprivileged communities?

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These 3Es are examples, but your idea does not have to be within the 3Es. We are open to any ideas as long as they generate positive impact.

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WHY JOIN?

Mentorship (1)

MENTORSHIP.

Rare opportunity to be mentored by top entrepreneurs and experts who has been there, done that - advisors who can guide you and advise you as you build on your idea.

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GLOBAL NETWORK.

Connect with other GenZ leaders and changemakers from around the world. You will be invited to our private community of youth innovators and founders across Asia.

 

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FUNDING.

Top 10 startups stand the chance to receive grant funding and mentorship to develop and launch your startup.

Experience Building

VALUABLE REAL-WORLD EXPERIENCE.

It's hard to stand out these days. But not if you have real experience in launching a startup while still being in school!

 

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PROCESS AND TIMELINE

Now - 30 Sep 

 Students apply to join Young Founders Summit 2022, go through the online entrepreneurship lessons, attend live masterclasses, ideate, and create a business plan. It's absolutely FREE to join Young Founders Summit!

30 Sep

Deadline to submit pitch video and pitch deck.
Top 30 teams will be selected and announced by 10 October.

 

10 Oct - 4 Dec

The Top 30 teams will get access to live online masterclasses by experts, networking sessions, and 1-on-1 advisory hours with 2 mentors specially matched for them.

 

8 - 9 Dec

Young Founders Summit kicks-off with startups visits, fireside chats with founders, pitch workshop, and networking events. The Top 30 teams will pitch to VCs and founders in a close door panel.

The Top 10 teams will pitch their ideas at the MAD > Today Summit and stand to receive funding from MAD Angels DAO!

HOW TO JOIN

Sign Up

1. Register your interest (individually - you can register even if you do not have a team yet). The earlier you register, the better.

2. You will get access to our online Young Founders Academy Launch course and live online masterclasses in August - September.

3. Form a team, prepare your 10-page pitch deck and 5-minute pitch video and submit as a team by
30 September, 11:59PM (GMT+8)

 

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YFS LOCAL COUNTRY CHAPTERS 

In 2022, we have launched local country chapters, led by YFS alumnus and current student leaders.

Here are selected YFS events happening in local cities!

 

SINGAPORE 🇸🇬

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YFS Country Chapters

“We're here to put a dent in the universe. Otherwise, why else even be here?"

Steve Jobs, Co-Founder of Apple

“Entrepreneurship is about creating change, not just companies"

Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta

"Your life's course will not be determined by doing the things that you are certain you can do. Those are the easy things. It will be determined by whether you try the things that are hard."

Sheryl Sandberg, COO of Facebook
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