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.

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.

Young Americas Forum
Policy Labs

BUSINESS SKILLS

Business Labs
NexLinks
YABT BOOTcamp

COMPETITIONS

TIC Americas
Juventud en Movimiento
InnovAction Challenge

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RESOURCES AND ALLIANCES
Partners

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YABT programs have a positive impact on all aspects of young people’s lives

Since its creation, it has bolstered

young-people

+100 000
Young people

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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

Meet the Finalists of the Start-Up Challenge

On the occasion of World Youth Skills Day, the Young Americas Business Trust (YABT), with the support of the Organization of American States (OAS) and Banreservas, is pleased to announce the 10 Finalist teams of the Start-Up Challenge, a special category of the 19th edition of the Talent and Innovation Competitions of the Americas (TIC Americas).

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Seventh Young Americas Forum and Launch of the Start-Up Challenge 2025 Mark the Path Towards the Tenth Summit of the Americas

Today, the Young Americas Business Trust (YABT) celebrated the official launch of the Seventh Young Americas Forum in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, marking the path towards the X Summit of the Americas. This event brought together high-level representatives, strategic partners, and young leaders committed to sustainable development, social inclusion, and digital transformation across the Americas.

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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.

YABT is a non-profit international organization with cooperation agreement with the General Secretariat of the Organization of American States.

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