Young Entrepreneur Summit’26
YES is a student-organized accelerator that connects young startups with global mentors to master venture fundamentals, build strong communication and storytelling skills, prepare for successful fundraising, and pitch on a major stage, with top teams earning grants and exposure to one of the leading global accelerators.
Lights out and the race begins!
Introducing the Top 10 startups of the YES Accelerator 2026, our official starting grid.
This cohort spans GreenTech, EcoTech, HealthTech, AgroTech, AI, EdTech, and SaaS, with many solutions aligned to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, from sustainable agriculture to digital health and green public infrastructure.
The teams come from Africa, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, and Egypt, bringing diverse perspectives to global challenges.
Over the next month, startups will prepare on our LMS-based accelerator, working one-on-one with mentors to sharpen solutions, strengthen storytelling, and get pitch-ready for the final lap! Demo Day and pitching happens very soon on 7th of March!
Final event March 7 (pitches and winner ceremony, open to the public)