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Creative Young Entrepreneur (CYE)

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Tap into your competitive side and enterprising spirit as a Global Entrepreneur! Showcase your up and running business and help bring it to the next level as a young leader participating in the Creative Young Entrepreneur (CYE) program. Use this competition to challenge yourself as you think critically and creatively about your business. Participants will be required to provide an in-depth business model, and their marketing position and strategic goals on how their venture will begin to earn a profit and become sustainable. Contact cye@jciusa.org with any questions.

What To Expect

Cutting-Edge Pitches

Witness some of the most innovative and game-changing business ideas as entrepreneurs from around the world compete head-to-head in a pitch battle.

Networking Opportunities

Connect with like-minded individuals, potential investors, and industry professionals during networking sessions, workshops, and panel discussions.

Expert Mentorship

Our panel of experienced mentors and industry experts will guide and mentor the participating teams, offering valuable insights and advice to help them refine their business plans.

Global Exposure

Get your business idea in front of a global audience, including investors, venture capitalists, and potential customers. The CYE Competition is your gateway to international recognition.

How to get involved

Eligibility
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The 2024 CYE Competition welcomes entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds, and here are the eligibility criteria:

  • The competition is open to both JCI members and non-members.

  • To ensure that your business is eligible, it should already be active for a minimum of three months.

  • Contestants are required to provide a strong and comprehensive business plan, a compelling presentation, and the ability to articulate and discuss their business goals in a clear and numerical manner.

  • Applications are reserved for individuals aged 18 to 40 years.

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How to Apply

Participating in the CYE Competition is a straightforward process:

  • Purchase your conference and competition ($100) registration.

  • Complete the online application form, providing detailed information about your business, including market analysis and strategic and financial data.

  • Upload a one-minute pitch video in the form, filmed horizontally, to introduce your project.

  • Attach a high-quality head-and-shoulders photograph (300 dpi) for identification purposes within the form.

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Read more about facilitation of the competition and see examples from international CYE competitions on the JCI Creative Young Entrepreneur website.

CYE revolutionized the way I present my EcoWash business. It  taught me lessons that opened doors and opportunities when I applied what I learned. It also added credibility to the business and offered many networking opportunities.

Dareem Jeffery

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What do you get?

  • Winner receives complimentary registration to 2025 Conference of the Americas in Honduras (May 2025) to compete in the area CYE

  • Winner will receive a one-year Capably membership

  • Complimentary business assessment and 15% off Capably (a business development platform)

  • Advice from investing experts, 1-2 pre-coaching sessions

  • Feedback on their business plan

  • The opportunity to pitch their business in front of a jury of expert investors

Important Dates

  • Thursday, September 5, 2024: Registration Deadline

  • Saturday, September 7, 2024: Pre-Coaching Session
  • Friday, September 12, 2-24: CYE Competition at JCI USA Annual Meeting, Cleveland, Ohio
  • May 7-10, 2025: JCI America Area Conference, Roatan, Honduras
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