What is YESummit
It is an annual event conducted by the YouthAid Foundation since 2016. YESummit is held to bring entrepreneurs from various parts of India together to create an ecosystem conducive for learning from others and building networking. Till now more than 500 entrepreneurs received support from the summit and built their network.
This is an opportunity for young and grassroots entrepreneurs to collaborate, create partners, and market linkages nationwide.
Objectives
KNOWLEDGE SHARING & MENTOSHIP
AWARDING TOP 10 IDEAS
ENTREPRENEURIAL GROWTH (30% UPSCALING)
NETWORKING WITH 20+ ORGANIZATIONS
Focus Thematic Areas of YESummit 2025
Green Entrepreneurship
Technology and Innovation
Agri-Tech
Micro-Busienss
Garments & Fashion
Food and Technology
Hospitality & Tourism
Social Impact Ideas
Who can Join?
INCUBATORS WITH NEW START UP TO THREE YEARS OLD STARTUP (Age 18 to 45yrs)
ACCELERATORS WITH TURN OVER MORE THEN 10 LACS A YEAR WITH THREE YEARS AUDIT REPORTS (Age 18 to 45yrs)
Pre-YESummit Events (November 2024 - January 2025)
Various events will be organized to identify the best business ideas for pitching at the summit.
A 7-day online boot camp will guide participants to enhance their presentations and readiness for the national event.
Process
STATE LEVEL EVENT TO IDENTIFY THE BEST BUSINESS IDEAS FOR PITCHING AT THE SUMMIT.
A 7 - DAYS ONLINE BOOT CAMP BY EXPERTS
Activities
A 2.5 - Day event to bring together Entrepreneurs, Mentors, and Investors.
Additional Accelerator Program for Entrepreneurs with a minimum annual turnover of ₹10 Lakhs.
Opportunities in National YESUMMIT 2025
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT
NETWORKING WITH EXPERTS AND PEERS
AWARDS FOR BEST IDEAS
ACCESS TO LEGAL ASSISTANCE AND FUNDING
MENTORSHIP FROM SUCCESSFUL ENTREPRENEURS
Expected Outcomes
INCUBATION AND ACCELERATION FOR 250+ ENTREPRENEURS
CROSS - BORDER COLLABORATION THROUGH NETWORK
STRUCTURED PATHWAYS FOR MICRO AND SMALL BUSINESS GROWTH
Support till now
Attended YESummit
0
Trained Enterpreneurs
0
Sustained Business
0
State Operations
0
Organising Team
Mathew Mattam
Priya Kothari
Prof. Ujjwal Kumar Chowdhari
Sonia Garcha
Present Partners
