All You Need to Know About Youth Ecopreneur Program

The Prime Minister’s Youth Program (PMYP) has launched the Youth Ecopreneur Program (YECO), offering young innovators a platform to lead the green transition through sustainable businesses and land restoration projects.

This program provides capacity-building, funding, mentorship, and international exposure to help young eco-entrepreneurs scale their ideas for a sustainable future.

Eligibility Criteria

To apply, you must:

• Be under 35 years of age by the application deadline (14th September 2025).
• Be a Founder, Co-Founder, or CEO of your venture.
• Run a youth-led and legally registered business.
• Ensure your business promotes land restoration, sustainability, or the green economy.

Categories

Applicants can apply under one of two categories:

• Land Restoration
• Green Business Solutions

Program Benefits

Selected participants will gain:

• Capacity-building and advanced training for scaling ventures.
• Seed Funding: A shared pool of USD 100,000 (equity-free) for the Land Restoration cohort.
• Mentorship and coaching from industry leaders.
• Legal and Intellectual Property (IP) guidance.
• Preferential access to: Pro-Bono Legal Services (Sidley Austin LLP) and Google Startups for Sustainable Development Program.
• Access to a global network and international exposure.
• All-expenses-paid trip to an international conference (for award finalists).
• Youth Ecopreneur Award: USD 10,000 prize money (1 winner per category).

How to Apply

• Visit the Digital Youth Hub (DYH) → https://pmyp.gov.pk/
• Apply through the Environment Section.
• Alternatively, apply via the YECO Website:
  https://social.yeocommunity.com/topics/49027/page/yeco

Complete the online application form and submit your proposal outlining:

• Your business model.
• How it addresses environmental challenges.
• Scalability and long-term sustainability.

Important Dates

• Deadline for Applications: 14th September 2025
• Late submissions will not be entertained.

Why You Should Apply

This is a unique opportunity for young eco-entrepreneurs to:

• Showcase their innovations on a global platform.
• Gain funding and international recognition.
• Play a key role in Pakistan’s green transition and climate resilience efforts.