Young Tycoons Business
Challenge 2023

Presented by Learn with Leaders

In collaboration with Harvard Young Leaders (HYPL)

Past Sponsors

YTBC at a Glimpse

YTBC was the biggest entrepreneurship learning festival for teenagers globally, launched in 2023. Here are some of its Highlights.

  • 80+COUNTRIES
  • 2400+SCHOOLS
  • 20,000+STUDENTS
  • 7000+Applications
  • 15+WINNERS
  • $10,000+REWARDS

YTBC Student Media Coverage

YTBC Students Testimonials

A Celebration of

HIGH SCHOOL ENTREPRENEURS.

Team Disolv, YTBC Winners

The Young Tycoons Business Challenge is one of the most impactful and novel business plan competitions launched in 2023 engaging aspiring high-school entrepreneurs (Grades 8-12) from across the world.

Participating teams get a chance to get mentored by silicon valley mentors, global leaders and leverage our resource materials, webinars, boot camps and support.

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The most impactful Business Plan
Competition for High School students

  • Pitch-learn-pitch
    format
  • Mentorship from
    Silicon Valley
    Entrepreneurs
  • Workshops from
    Ivy League
    Entrepreneurship Clubs
  • $1,000
    of rewards and prizes
  • $1,000
    worth of benefits and Prizes
  • Participation certificates
    co-signed by competition
    partners

Participating teams build
their skills along the way

  • Innovative Thinking
  • Creative Problem Solving
  • Entrepreneurial Mindset
  • Teamwork
  • Effective Communication
  • Perspective Building
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Competition Timeline

Students will get the participation certificate directly from Harvard Young Leader (HYPL)

Eligibility Criteria

  • 01Grade* High School Students (between Grade 8-12) can participate in this competition & take a step closer to becoming the next big Entrepreneur! *(Students that are already in 8th grade or entering 8th grade and students that are already in 12th grade or exiting 12th grade.)

  • 02 Team SizeApply Individually or with a maximum of 5 team members.

  • 03 Fee20 USD per student.

Who
can
participate?

  • Do you have an impactful business idea, that is profitable and at the same time has the potential to change the world?
  • Are you a budding entrepreneur, who is looking to learn and grow your next revolutionary business idea?
If you have answered ‘yes’ to any of the questions, then this competition is for you!
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Why Participate?

  • Develop
    Industry-Ready Skills

    The perfect stepping-stone to turbocharge your Entrepreneurship journey -- by learning, developing, growing & sharing!

    Develop key problem-solving and analytical skills, and gain the confidence to present to industry-leading executives

    High-impact achievement for your CV/resume

  • No Barriers to
    Entry

    YTBC is held purely online, and it’s easy to join!

    Workshops and seminars will give you the skills required to win - no prior business knowledge required!

    Compete and network with the highly-motivated and talented students from every country around the world!

  • Nework, Connect
    & Learn

    Network with subject matter experts who can guide you with your business idea and become a growth mentor!

    Connect with a global community of like-minded Entrepreneurs and learn & grow with them!

    Learn from the best mentors, entrepreneurs, industry professionals.

YTBC Competition Partners

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Learn with Leaders is revolutionizing learning and mentoring opportunities for high school students globally by connecting them with faculty and high-achieving students from the world’s leading universities. Learn with Leaders has successfully partnered with Harvard Graduate Women in Science & Engineering (HGWISE), Harvard Student Agencies (HSA), and faculty from top universities to bring exclusive research-oriented and skill-based learning opportunities for school students.

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