Thank you to all that participated in the 2022 G20 YEA Summit: Harbouring Peace and Sustainability through Entrepreneurship, that took place in Hamburg, Germany. 38 young entrepreneurs attended the Summit in-person. Learn more about the 2022 delegation here.

Futurpreneur Canada is proud to be a founding member of the G20 Young Entrepreneurs’ Alliance (G20 YEA), a global network of more than 500,000 young entrepreneurs and the organizations that support them.

In advance of every G20 Leaders’ Summit, the G20 YEA brings together hundreds of the world’s top young entrepreneurs to advance youth entrepreneurship as a driver of economic growth, innovation, and social change.

The Summit is an important opportunity for young entrepreneurs to become part of a network of champions for youth entrepreneurship, advising on issues of importance, sharing ideas, and proposing solutions. The G20 YEA Summit also offers a critical opportunity for young entrepreneurs to advance their businesses, make international connections and explore international growth.

The G20 YEA Summit hosted by India will be held in-person (with the possibility to attend remotely) from July 13-16, 2023. The International Summit is usually 2-3 days, with 1-2 days for pre-summit itinerary (Futurpreneur-led activities). The summit sessions could feature:
• High-profile keynote speakers
• Breakout sessions, panel discussions, focus groups and a pitch competition
• Virtual networking opportunities through profile matching and conference navigation

Summit activities organized by Futurpreneur will include:
• Introductions to business development organizations
• Meetings with the Trade Commissioner Service, senior government officials and international business associations and services
• B2B meetings/ Bilaterals
• Networking events and cultural activities

As a member of the Canadian delegation, you will:

• Act as a champion for youth entrepreneurship both within Canada and abroad
• Represent the interests of young entrepreneurs, advising on issues of importance, sharing challenges and proposing solutions
• Engage with government, media and other stakeholders about their experience and associated G20YEA recommendations to support young entrepreneurs, by doing at least one of the following:
  • Coordinate a media article/media appearance
  • Schedule meetings with government and/or leaders in the entrepreneurship community
  • Arrange a visit or presentation to share learnings and G20YEA recommendations, such as at a school, university, Chamber of Commerce, government consultation or other event
• Actively participate in a variety of virtual meetings and training opportunities in spring 2023 and a full-day pre-summit training session in June 2023.

Canadian delegation Summit activities

Futurpreneur is hosting its own interactive event for the Canadian delegation, offering a robust agenda filled with networking and trade opportunities. Futurpreneur will also be leading the Policy Taskforce consultations for Canadian delegates to inform the drafting of the 2023 Communiqué, in collaboration with other advocacy groups such as the Y20, the B20, Women’s Economic Council, and other relevant national organizations.

In keeping with other Summit activities, Canadian delegates will meet either virtually or in person in advance of the summit. Delegates will participate in a variety of business-building, policy-making and networking activities with government officials, international trade organizations, consular trade representatives/business associations from G20 countries, and Trade Commissioner Services.

The aim this year remains to provide safe, interactive and inclusive G20 trade opportunities to a diverse group of young entrepreneurs, especially those who are typically underrepresented in the Canadian international trade landscape, including women, members of BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities, new Canadians and those with disabilities.

Details about the 2023 G20 YEA Indian Summit will be unveiled closer to the event.

Applications will be open until April 2nd – 11:59 PM (EST) EXTENDED

• 18-39 years old
• Canadian citizen or permanent resident
• Owner, co-founder and/or majority shareholder of a Canadian business or non-profit that has been in operation for at least two years *
• Able to communicate in English
• Demonstrated entrepreneurial leader familiar with the challenges facing young entrepreneurs
• Strong interest in affecting entrepreneurship policy
• Interested in exploring international markets and making international connections to advance business interests, articulated interest in the Indian market or other G20 market will be considered an asset
• Able to cover all costs associated with participating as a delegate**

* Exceptions may be made for businesses that have been operating for less than 2 years where the applicant can demonstrate significant business growth (preferably global).

* * We anticipate that the cost to participate in the 2023 Summit in New Delhi, India will be approximately $5000 CAD (inclusive of your international flight, accommodations, in-person Summit registration fee, ground transportation and food) A travel stipend may be provided to all participants, as a partial reimbursement of applicable travel expenses, pending confirmation.
An additional $50 CAD non-refundable fee payable to Futurpreneur Canada is required from all delegates to confirm a spot on the 2023 G20 YEA Canadian delegation. This fee will be used towards costs related to delegation coordination, training and activities.

Please note that only up to two people may apply per business/organization to be part of the delegation. If selected for the Canadian delegation to India, only one representative from the selected business/organization will be eligible for funding.

Applications will be open until April 2nd – 11:59 PM (EST) EXTENDED