Name: Young Entrepreneurs & Start-up Founders Acceleration Training Program
Start: 2026-06-11T08:00:00+07:00
End: 2026-06-11T11:00:00+07:00
Location: Shanghai. China

Young Entrepreneurs & Start-up Founders Acceleration Training Program

Call for Applications -fully funded
The Silk Road Young Entrepreneurs & Start-up Founders Acceleration Training will be held within the framework of the World Youth Development Forum (WYDF), bringing together outstanding young entrepreneurs from Europe, Asia, and Africa — regions historically connected by the Silk Road.
👥 Who can apply
We are selecting 25 outstanding young entrepreneurs and start-up founders who:
• Are 18–35 years old
• Speak English fluently
• Lead an organization or enterprise
• Run an active, scalable program with measurable impact
• Contribute to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
📍 When & Where
📅 Acceleration Training: June 11–14, 2026 — Shanghai, China
🌏 World Youth Development Forum: June 15–17, 2026 — Wuhan, China
🔎 Thematic areas include
Innovation • AI • Green Development • E-Commerce • Lifelong Learning
Youth Communities • Health & Well-being • Poverty Reduction
Participants will join 200 youth leaders worldwide, receive mentorship, international visibility, and the chance to be selected as an APGYD Excellence Action 2026.
All expenses (travel, accommodation and meal) will be covered by Great Silk Way International Youth Union and our Chinese partner - All China Youth Federation.
📝 Application deadline 20 March 2026
Application form: https://form.jotform.com/260441935347358