The 8th YGT Global Youth Green Innovation Competition was officially launched. We extend a warm invitation to everyone who has green dreams and is eager to lead sustainable development with technological innovation! If you are a green entrepreneur determined to use the power of green technology to change the world, the 2025 YGT Global Youth Green Innovation Competition is a shining stage you cannot miss! The YGT Global Youth Green Innovation Competition is hosted by the YGT Youth Environmental Innovation Program and aims to encourage the younger generation to use innovative methods and ideas to propose solutions to the challenges facing global sustainable development. Since its launch in San Francisco, USA in 2018, it has been held for seven consecutive years and has recruited more than 200 green innovative companies in more than 40 countries and regions around the world. Through global brand building, investment and financing and industrial resource docking, in-depth training, incubator supply and social circle improvement, the competition helps young entrepreneurs achieve business success, contributes greater strength to the cause of sustainable development, and forms a wider range of social influence. The YGT Global Youth Green Innovation Competition is a public welfare project dedicated to assisting young entrepreneurs and will not charge any fees to participants! Eight areas of YGT industry
advanced manufacturing For example: renovation of old equipment and processes (especially to improve energy efficiency), carbon capture equipment or processes, new energy vehicles or equipment, purification equipment or processes such as air and water bodies, etc. sustainable energy For example: clean energy, alternative energy, new energy-related technologies, old energy technology improvement plans, etc. Al Applications and Data Technology For example: Al's disruptive applications in low-carbon industries (such as improving original process efficiency and significantly saving original solution costs), Internet of Things, smart grid, city-level greenhouse gas monitoring, etc. new materials For example: fossil material substitution, future new materials, energy-saving building materials carbon utilization materials, material recycling and reuse, etc. pollution control For example: water body management, air pollution control, garbage recycling, environmental monitoring, analysis and evaluation, etc. biotechnology Organizational culture, or organizational culture, is an organization based on its values. For example: synthetic biology, artificial meat plant meat, biological printing and dyeing, etc. new agricultural For example: organic fertilizer feed, soil modification and improvement, livestock and poultry manure treatment, etc. Special Track: Life and General Health For example: advanced medical devices or related materials, health management, etc. Participation benefits
Join the YGT alumni family There are more than 200 young entrepreneurs from more than 40 countries and regions on the YGT platform. It is a community of entrepreneurs full of vitality, creativity and shared spirit.
All shortlisted projects will automatically become YGTStartups contestants will automatically become YGTAlumni Entrepreneurs (YGTAlumni) and receive exclusive resources on the YGT platform;
All shortlisted projects are qualified to participate in the YGT Global Finals, and the finals will select the YGT Annual Winners, which is also YGT's highest honor. investment and financing services
YGT organizes open or closed-door docking events to help entrepreneurs meet with top investors from around the world
YGT has long-term cooperative relationships with high-quality early stage investment institutions in major markets around the world, which can help YGT alumni companies broaden financing channels and obtain rich financing opportunities.
YGT can deeply connect founders and leaders of investment institutions, deeply cultivate green innovation industries, have a deep understanding of the preferences of industries and investment institutions, and can help entrepreneurs greatly improve financing efficiency. entrepreneurship training
Various types of YGT training help entrepreneurs get out of the entrepreneurial trough and improve entrepreneurial literacy
YGT regularly holds entrepreneurship training and internal lectures on various themes to arm entrepreneurs in all aspects. The training is also equipped with expert reviews, peer brainstorming, industry resource introduction and other links to help YGT alumni gain cutting-edge perspectives in the industry and obtain more innovative and effective solutions for their own development. entrepreneurial community
YGT partnered with WeWork China to hold a weekend salon for entrepreneurs
The YGT entrepreneurial community is mainly composed of entrepreneurs, investors, business leaders, government officials, industry experts, etc., located in more than 40 countries and regions around the world. YGT also has long-term partnerships with top entrepreneurial platforms in three major markets: China, the United States, and Europe., which can provide strong global support to YGT alumni. brand building
YGT organizes YGT to organize industry celebrities, top investors, and YGT alumni to go to Bangkok, Thailand, to open up local networks for YGT companies going overseas
YGT alumni will have the opportunity to be invited as guests to participate in various activities, forums and summits organized by YGT and its global partners to comprehensively enhance the company's image and increase brand exposure. Individual entrepreneurs and companies will have the exclusive opportunity to promote projects on the YGT Media Matrix platform, with content reaching a precise audience. Honorary endorsement
In 2024, YGT will cooperate with the CIIE in the green innovation exhibition area and lead YGT alumni to make a roadshow at the venue.
After years of development, becoming a YGT alumnus has become an effective endorsement of the company's development potential and entrepreneur's personal qualities, providing more assistance for the company's future improvement. Registration conditions
Requirements of participating companies: The company's formal financing rounds did not exceed Series C. In principle, teams or non-profit organizations that have not registered for business will not be considered. The corporate team has at least 3 people or more. The business direction of the company is in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and the eight major areas of YGT. The company has standardized operations and a good social reputation.
Special note: YGT has cooperated with Meinian Health Group to launch a new track of "Life Health". Projects registered for this track can ignore items 2 and 3 above. That is, in the field of life health, we welcome start-ups. Teams or individuals, especially teams or individuals with doctoral academic training, register. Contestant requirements: Contestants must be core members of the company such as the company's founder, co-founder, and executive management team (C level), with company founders taking precedence. Finalists must be able to participate in the YGT finals and related activities. The working languages of YGT are Chinese and English. Contestants must be able to use one of the working languages for communication and display, and application materials must also be in one of the languages.