Registration is Open for the Youth Entrepreneurs Challenge (YEC 2027)
Name of the Event: Youth Entrepreneurs Challenge
Date: January 2027
Mode: Offline and Online
Last Date of Application: 15 October 2026
Link to Apply:
The Youth Entrepreneurs Challenge (YEC) 2027 is a national innovation and entrepreneurship competition organized by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports (MoYAS) as part of the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders' Dialogue (VBYLD) 2027.
The objective of YEC 2027 is to identify, encourage, and showcase innovative, technology-driven solutions by young entrepreneurs addressing real-life social challenges.
Who Can Participate?
Startup Founders:
Indian Citizens
Age: 18 – 35 Years
DPIIT / MSME recognized Startup
Industry ready innovative solution
Solving real-life social challenges
Documents: Startup Certificate, Pitch Deck, Idea Summary
Working Professionals:
Indian Citizens
Age: 18 – 35 Years
Employed in Govt / Private / NGO / Academia
Innovative scalable solution for social impact
Required: Employer NOC / ID proof
Prize:
The Top 5 teams will receive cash prizes of-
First Prize – ₹1,50,000
Second Prize – ₹1,00,000
Third Prize – ₹75,000
Fourth Prize – ₹50,000
Fifth Prize – ₹30,000
Problem Themes (Focus Areas)
Healthcare
Education
Agriculture
Environment
Women Empowerment
Governance
Accessibility
Disaster Management
AI Solutions
Why Participate?
National Recognition
Get recognized on a national platform.
Mentorship by IIT Kanpur
Learn from top mentors and experts.
Networking
Connect with investors, experts and peers.
Prototype Support
Get guidance to build and test your idea.
National Showcase
Exhibit your innovation at VBYLD 2027.
Cash Prizes
Win exciting prizes and awards.
We are not the official organisers of the program. If you have any queries regarding it, kindly contact the organisers at 14472 Or 18002122729 (Toll Free)
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