Green Startups Can Apply for UN-Backed Funding Until November 22
For startups developing climate and sustainability solutions, building an innovative product is only part of the challenge. Turning that idea into a commercially viable business often requires funding, technical expertise, industry connections and access to international markets.
Young entrepreneurs working in areas such as clean technology, sustainable materials, the circular economy and land restoration now have an opportunity to access some of that support through a United Nations-backed programme.
The 2026–27 Youth Ecopreneur Programme (YECO) is accepting applications from entrepreneurs under 35, particularly those from developing countries, with a focus on businesses addressing environmental challenges.
The initiative, led by the International Trade Centre (ITC) and the G20 Global Land Initiative under the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), offers training, mentorship, international exposure and opportunities to secure funding.
Applications close on November 22, 2026.
For Indian climate-tech and sustainability startups, the programme presents an opportunity to gain international exposure...
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