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.
Let’s dare to stand out at the Young Entrepreneur Summit 2026—the early-stage startup competition for student entrepreneurs across the globe. Hosted at Constructor University Bremen, the Young Entrepreneur Summit is an international startup competition, entirely organized by students, where student innovators from across the globe gather to pitch powerful ideas, build real startups, and unlock their full potential.
By doing so, YES creates a valuable platform for exchange, including several networking opportunities.
The only requirements to participate are that at least one of the participants must be enrolled in a university, your project is in the idea/MVP (minimum viable product) stage, and your MRR (monthly recurring revenue) should not exceed €30,000.
Past finalists/top 10 of YES are not eligible to apply again. However, if you applied before but did not proceed to the final round, please apply again!
There are two rounds in our competition. After successfully applying using this form, your startup idea will be evaluated. For the second round, your startup will be evaluated by our mentors, who are experienced experts from the field. You are asked to create and submit an executive summary that entails more details about your business idea. By reaching the third and final round, the ten best teams will be invited to pitch their idea at the final event at Constructor University Bremen on the 5th to 7th of March 2026. Additionally, you will be matched with two mentors, who will accompany and support you in the remaining journey until your final pitch.
At the final event, you can win monetary prizes of up to €5000, as well as special prizes, such as access to accelerator platforms, exclusive workshops, or other direct offers from our partners.
This Year’s Theme: SDG´s
We’re calling all change-makers, visionaries, and disruptors. Focus areas that could help critical problems in the world!!!
Your idea doesn’t just have to be cool—it has to help.
SAY YES TO YES and stand a chance to pitch your startup idea in front of a huge international audience that will bring you one step further on your exciting journey to become a successful entrepreneur and helping the world!
Don’t wait for the perfect moment — create it, and apply now!
Awards:- $4,500
Deadline:- 07-12-2025
