Young Americas Business Trust (YABT)Young Americas Business Trust (YABT)An Organization for Young People, by Young PeopleAn Organization for Young People, by Young People!!

AboutAbout YABT YABT

YABT is a nonprofit organization that works in cooperation with the Organization of American States (OAS)

Promoting and implementing programs that encourage entrepreneurship among young people in the Americas

In order to combat poverty and seek better opportunities for youth.

LeadershipAreas of Work:Areas of Work:

Connect young entrepreneurs with public and private sector leaders by establishing national and international networks of cooperation and exchange

•Youth Forum of the Americas•Young Entrepreneurs Network•Promoting Corporate Social Responsibility

Principle Programs

Areas of Work:Areas of Work:Training

Guatemala

Colombia

Emphasizing the “learning-by-doing” methodology to develop an entrepreneurial and innovative spirit in trainees, encouraging and guiding them through a practical immersion in the subject matter

Principle Programs• Business Labs• InnovAction (Innovation in Action). • NexLinks• Youth on the Move

Areas of Work:Areas of Work:Alliances and National Chapters

México

Global -Taiwan

The network of YABT National Chapters and partners in government, public and private organizations, connecting communities, countries and leaders, providing a platform for the implementation of national and regional programs

Areas of Work:Areas of Work:Technology

Colombia, 2008Panamá, 2007

Perú, 2010Honduras, 2009

YABT emphasizes the importance of technology in entrepreneurship and for building successful and sustainable businesses

Principle Programs•TIC Americas•Eco-Challenge•Development Marketplace – DM•Asia-Americas E-Commerce Initiative. •YABT.TV

TIC Americas: Is a platform of opportunities available to all young entrepreneurs in the Americas to create and strengthen business ideas. It is a competition that goes beyond the development of business plans to incorporate follow-up, mentorship, international visibility and incubation, among other benefits.

The TIC Americas process has two stages

1.Online Semifinals•Registration and Concept Paper

•Online Training (BOOT Camp).

•Project Development Business plan that includes a market

study Prototype Validation Promotional Video Web page

The TIC Americas process has two stages

2. Onsite FinalsJune 1-3, 2011, San Salvador

•International exposure and visibility (Expo)

•Presentation to Judges

•Networking

•Awards Ceremony

TIC Americas 2011 has Two Awards Categories

1.Talent and Innovation Awards: Will be social ideas or business projects that demonstrate the talent and innovation of young entrepreneurs.

Requirements:1. At registration, select: Talent and Innovation Awards.2. Complete your Business Plan in the format provided by the

competition. 3. Develop a website for your operations.4. and a Promotional Video of no more than 3 minutes.5. Minimum of 3 team members, between 13 y 36 years, who are

legal residents of the country they are representing6. The project cannot have been the winner of a TIC Americas award

in the past.

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TIC Americas 2011 has Two Awards Categories

1.Talent and Innovation Awards: 7 Awards as follows:• Spirit of Entrepreneurship• Social Entrepreneurship• New Markets• Tradition and Culture• Creative Design • E-Business• International AllianceAudience Favorite*

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TIC Americas 2011 has Two Awards Categories

2. EcoChallenge Awards: Will be social ideas or business projects that find solutions to problems of water and environmental conservation

Requirements:1. At registration, select: EcoChallenge Awards.2. Submit the proposal/project following the format provided by the

competition. 3. Website (optional)4. Photos, a digital video or graphic presentation.5. Minimum of 3 team members, between 13 and 36 years, who are

legal citizens of a country in LAC. 6. Has not been a previous TIC Americas winner.

TIC Americas 2011 has Two Awards Categories

2. EcoChallenge Awards: YABT and PepsiCo will recognize the two teams that present the most innovative and feasible project or initiative to solve one of the following EcoChallenges:

1. There is no environmental curriculum for LAC students. 2. Approximately 15% of the LAC population has no access to

water in their homes. 3. Many of the rivers in the LAC region are contaminated. 4. Approximately 15% of the LAC population has no access to

sanitation systems. 5. Your EcoChallenge is…

TIC Americas 2011 Prizes

• US$5,000 cash

•Winner’s Trophy

•Certificates for each registered team member.

• Other Opportunities such as: Participation in international eventsMentorshipTrainingPromotional VisibilityInternships

Requirements Begins DeadlineOnline Registration Through www.ticamericas.net

16-Nov-10 March 1, 2011

Concept Paper 16-Nov-10 March 1, 2011

Review of Draft Business PlanUpon registering

March 1, 2011

BOOT Camp At registration Throughout Competition

Requirements and Dates

Requirement Begins DeadlineBusiness Plan Upon registering April 1, 2011

Web Page Upon registering April 1, 2011

Promotional Video Upon registering April 1, 2011

Evaluation and Selection of Finalists April 4, 2011 April 22, 2011

Announcement of FinalistsMay 1, 2011

 

TIC Americas 2011 Finals: June 1-3, 2011

 

Requirements and Dates

Young Americas Business TrustGeneral Secretariat of the

Organization of American States1889 F Street, NW, Washington DC 20006

www.yabt.net • www.ticamericas.net

Brett LashleyProgram Manager

Young Americas Business TrustEmail: blashley@oas.org • Phone: +1 202 458 6456

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