<p>The Global Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge (GYEC) is an online 12-hour business idea competition for high-school students. Teams of 3 to 8 students develop a science- or technology-based business concept that addresses a global issue and submit a written brief plus a short video pitch.</p> <ul> <li>Eligibility: high-school students aged 14 to 18 worldwide, including Singapore-based students.</li> <li>Team size: 3 to 8 students, ideally with mixed skills across science, technology, business, marketing, and communication.</li> <li>Deliverables: a 2-page A4 business document and a 3-minute video presentation, in English.</li> <li>Registration deadline: 20 April 2026 (Japan Time); preliminary round 16 May 2026, final round 20 June 2026.</li> <li>Registration fee: 10,000 JPY (about US$65) per team; fee waivers and scholarships are available for selected applicants.</li> <li>All participants receive a certificate of participation and a feedback sheet; winners receive a trophy and achievement certificate.</li> </ul> <p>Registration is via the Entreplanet GYEC site, with payment by PayPal, Wise, or wire transfer.</p>