PRESS RELEASE: YOUTH-CO INVITING YOUNG INNOVATORS
Hi all,
Youth-Co (CYFI Initiative) is identifying 100 Young Innovators who will be the future Youth-Co e-community leaders and support us in our activities globally.
They will be the first batch of entrepreneurs with profile and/or blog story visible on the Youth-Co website when we launch in end November. Through them, we will attract more entrepreneurs, partners and investors to Youth-Co!
The criteria for a Young Innovator is simple:
- Between 16~30 years old.
- Has started a business venture (including social enterprise) with an innovative approach to solving a problem *ideally in operation from since 6 months to two years
- Inspiring and share a passion for sustainable development
A Young Innovator will have the opportunity to
- Share the his/her entrepreneurial story at the Youth-Co blog
- Get showcased and exposure through the international network of CYFI
- Engage with other Young Innovators and entrepreneurs on the Youth-Co platform and social media
- Get invited and speaking opportunities at international events organized by CYFI and our partners
- Get an expert mentor to support him/her in taking them business venture to the next level
- Get a free membership on the Youth-Co platform
- Get priority to be introduced to potential investors in the Youth-Co network
Any entrepreneurs that suit the profile should contact the undersigned.
Akwasi Osei
Regional Adviser for Africa Child and Youth Finance International
PO Box 16524 | 1001 RA Amsterdam E. akwasi@childfinance.org T. +31 20 520 3900 | F. +31 20 5203810
M. +31 68 498 5234
Skype: akwasi.cyfi
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