Young Founders Summit (run by Wavesparks) is an accelerator program and startup launchpad designed for young innovators ages 15–20 across Asia. It helps aspiring entrepreneurs turn early-stage ideas into real ventures through hands-on mentorship, startup education, networking, and opportunities to pitch to investors.

There is a YFS programme fee of $1,500 for the full 6 month programme - inclusive of 6 days of accommodation, food, workshops, site visits and networking activities in Singapore, and 6 months of dedicated mentorship.

📍 Location: Singapore & Online training mentorship

📅 Program Dates:

• Bootcamp in Singapore: 8 - 13 December 2026
• Virtual Program (Mentorship, Workshops, Pod Meetings): January - June 2027
• Global Young Founders Summit Demo Day in Singapore: June 2027

⏰ Application Deadline: 10th November, 2026

✅ Eligibility

• 15 - 20 years old
• Proficiency in English
• Primarily open to students from Asia, though applicants from other regions are accepted if they can collaborate across borders.
• No prior experience required: You do not need previous knowledge of startups, coding, or technical skills, nor do you need an existing startup idea or team to apply.
• Selection is based on curiosity (a drive to solve problems), resilience, and a growth mindset (being coachable by mentors).