About the Championship
The Global Youth Entrepreneurship Contest (GYEC) is a fast-paced international online innovation marathon where high-school teams develop sustainable business solutions to real-world challenges within a single day.
Learn more about the championship here.
Eligibility
Secondary/high-school students aged 14–18
Teams of 3–8 students
Multidisciplinary teams encouraged (science, business, design, etc.)
Competition Format
Fully online innovation marathon
Surprise challenge released on contest day (typically 8:00 AM start)
Teams develop a solution within 12 hours
Submit a 2-page business summary and a 3-minute video pitch
All materials submitted in English
Scale & Global Reach
Hosted by Global Youth Entrepreneurship Center
Participants from multiple countries each year
Focus on innovation, feasibility, and real-world impact
Example: 2025 winning team “Dynamo” from Singapore
Typical Timeline
Registration usually closes in March
Preliminary round typically in April
Final round in May
2026 dates released by official organisers
Awards
Trophies and achievement certificates for top teams
Certificates and written feedback for all participants
Global recognition for finalists and winners
Championship Preparation — Train to Perform
Expert Mentoring
Rapid Case Practice
Timed Simulations
Performance Feedback
Expert Mentoring Rapid Case Practice Timed Simulations Performance Feedback
IFA trains students to operate under pressure — generating strong ideas quickly, structuring concise submissions, and delivering confident video pitches within limited time.
Why Train with IFA
Competition-focused training aligned with rapid innovation challenges
Live coaching from industry-experienced mentors
Structured practice for surprise case scenarios
Rapid business-model development frameworks
Video pitch training designed for short-format submissions
What Makes Our Preparation Different
1. Assessment-First Approach
Students begin with a readiness interview to tailor preparation to their strengths and speed of thinking.
2. Real Competition Simulation
Timed 12-hour style mock challenges and rapid pitch drills.
3. Outcome-Driven Training
Each session focuses on measurable improvements — idea clarity, feasibility analysis, teamwork, and delivery efficiency.
Programme Overview
Rapid ideation frameworks and innovation case practice
Quick business model design and simplified financial thinking
2-page summary structuring and concise writing
3-minute video pitch preparation and delivery coaching
Team coordination strategies and mock innovation marathons
Full championship preparation programmes are mentor-led and structured as intensive training journeys. Programme fees and options are shared following the readiness assessment.
Who This Is For
Students (10–18) interested in fast-paced global innovation competitions
Parents seeking structured preparation for high-pressure contests
Teams wanting to strengthen rapid thinking, teamwork, and pitch performance
What Happens Next
Apply for a Readiness Assessment
Complete a short live evaluation and receive a personalised report
Enrol in a recommended preparation programme if suitable
Build the skills to innovate under pressure — start your preparation journey with IFA today.
International Finance Academy (IFA) provides independent competition training and preparation programmes. We are not affiliated with or organisers of the competition — our focus is helping students think quickly under pressure, structure strong solutions, and deliver clear, compelling submissions within tight deadlines.