THE GLOBAL EVENT
Young Founders Summit Global kicks off with 100 participants convening in Singapore for a 6-day YFS Bootcamp, followed by up to 6 months of mentorship.
You do not have to have an idea or a team when you apply to join YFS, because we want you to meet your future co-founders at the Bootcamp, debate global or local issues, brainstorm solutions, form teams, and jointly ideate a product or service you want to develop.
On Day 6 of the Bootcamp, all the newly formed founding teams will pitch your startup idea, and qualified teams will be matched with 2 mentors for the next six months.
In these 6 months, you’ll meet with your mentors twice a month for guidance and coaching.
We’ll convene again in 6 months at the Demo Day, where you will pitch to a panel of funders and investors for S$5,000 startup grant (and maybe more!)
Please refer to the FAQs for commonly asked questions.
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COUNTRY EVENTS 🌏
Young Founders Seoul | Go Global
Come join us for a session specially designed for students ages 15 - 20, who are curious about startups and entrepreneurship, especially in the global context. Come mingle with other like-minded peers and build your network!
25 September 2025, Thursday, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Startup Hub Gongdeok
Young Founders Tokyo
⚡️ Ignite ideas. Build futures. Connect with innovators.
Wavesparks and the American School in Japan is partnering to bring to you a high-energy experience designed for aspiring youth founders, innovators, and changemakers. From rapid ideation and vibe coding sprints to pitching feedback and intimate circles with Tokyo’s founders and investors, this is where Tokyo’s ambitious students come together to learn, create, and connect.
19 October 2025, Sunday, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Google Campus Tokyo (Shibuya)
Young Founders Bangkok
⚡️ Join us on October 9, 2025 (4:30–8:30 PM) at the Sivatel Bangkok for the Young Founders Summit Bangkok 2025, a hands-on entrepreneurship workshop for students aged 15–20.
At the event, students will learn pitching, problem-solving, and teamwork skills through interactive hands-on activity. At the event, students learn how to tackle real-world challenges, hear from start-up CEO's and VC and entrepreneurs, and showcase their ideas in a rapid-fire pitch competition with awards.
✨ Get the chance to be selected for a 5-day bootcamp in Singapore!