Youth Innovation
changes the world
The Young Americas Business Trust (YABT), is a nonprofit international organization that works in cooperation with the Organization of American States (OAS), to promote social and economic development of young people around the world.
LEADERSHIP
Young Americas Forum
Policy Labs
BUSINESS SKILLS
Business Labs
NexLinks
YABT BOOTcamp
COMPETITIONS
TIC Americas
Eco-Challenge
InnovAction Challenge
CIC
RESOURCES AND ALLIANCES
Partners
YABT programs have a positive impact on all aspects of young people’s lives
Since its creation, it has bolstered
+100 000
Young people
in 75
Countries
While building entrepreneurial capacity and innovative solutions to our world's most pressing challenges, the YABT's community of young leaders advances the global goals and strengthens youth-led initiatives for sustainable development.
News and Announcements
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Eco-Challenge 2022 announces its eight Finalists!
The Eco-Challenge 2022 already has its eight Finalist teams that will compete for the long-awaited seed capital, added to a series of benefits and opportunities to support and scale up their projects
Latin America and the Caribbean
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Shopify is announced as a sponsor of the VI Young Americas Forum in Los Angeles, California
The YABT is pleased to announce its alliance with Shopify, one of the world’s leading commerce providers
Latin America and the Caribbean
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YABT and OEA lead a Workshop in Campus Party Uruguay
The YABT and the OAS in Uruguay, joined the Campus Party Uruguay, leading the workshop "Innovative Entrepreneurship and Youth Leadership in the Americas"
Maldonado, Uruguay
Partnerships and Alliances
YABT works with companies in different sectors, multilateral organizations, OAS Member States and Observers, youth networks and other global actors to create investment programs and initiatives that support young people, preparing them for the future of business.
