Within the scope of the Future is Equal Project, implemented in partnership with Habitat Derneği and UNICEF Türkiye, we are organizing the Young Entrepreneurs Ideathon.
The Young Entrepreneurs Ideathon aims to bring young people together to develop innovative solutions in the fields of education, entrepreneurship, employability, and youth participation. As part of Youth Challenge 5.0, it is a global initiative implemented in Türkiye under the Future is Equal Project.
If you want to develop social impact–oriented solutions in the areas of “Health and Well-being,” “Climate Action,” “Innovative Education,” “Artificial Intelligence,” and “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion,” gather your team and apply now!
Who Can Apply?
- Open to young people aged 15–24 living in Türkiye, regardless of nationality.
- Applications must be submitted in teams of minimum 2 and maximum 5 members (all team members must be within the age range of 15–24).
- Teams working on a new idea or early-stage project in the specified themes are eligible to apply.
- Applications are open to all young people regardless of gender, ethnicity, disability, employment, or education status.
Stages of the Bootcamp
- Application Process & Pre-Bootcamp
- Bootcamp
- Pre-Jury Pitch
- Acceleration Program
- Demo Day
- Global GenU Youth Challenge
Bootcamp Details
- Bootcamps will be held online and are open to applications from all 81 provinces of Türkiye.
- Participation is free of charge.
- Full-time attendance is mandatory. Participants who complete the program will receive a certificate of participation.
- The program will be conducted in Turkish.
Bootcamp Dates
- April 24–26, 2026
- May 7–9, 2026
- May 21–23, 2026
- June 4–6, 2026
- June 18–20, 2026
Applications Will Not Be Accepted If:
- The idea is already receiving funding from another organization.
- The applicants already own a registered company or organization.
What Does the Bootcamp Include?
During the Bootcamp, teams will receive training and mentorship on:
- Basic Entrepreneurship
- Design Thinking
- Lean Canvas
- Inclusive Living, Sustainability & Climate
- Digitalization & Innovation
- Pitch Deck Preparation and Presentation Skills
Following the pre-jury presentations at the end of each Bootcamp, selected teams will advance to the Acceleration Program.
The top two teams nationwide will earn the opportunity to participate in the Global GenU Youth Challenge.
Important Notes
- All team members must participate fully in all stages of the program.
- Selected teams will receive a detailed schedule and program flow.
- The two teams qualifying for the Global GenU Youth Challenge must commit to all stages of the competition.
- Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered.
- Announcements for additional Bootcamps will be made separately—please stay tuned.
For any questions regarding the Young Entrepreneurs Ideathon, you can contact us at:
📩 gelecegiesitle@habitatdernegi.org
