Young Americas Business Trust (YABT)
An Organization for Young People, by Young People!
About 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.
Areas of Work:
Leadership
Connect young entrepreneurs with
public and private sector leaders
by establishing national and
international networks of
cooperation and exchange
Principle Programs
•Youth Forum of the Americas
•Young Entrepreneurs Network
•Promoting Corporate Social Responsibility
Areas of Work:
Training
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
Guatemala
Principle Programs
• Business Labs
• InnovAction (Innovation in Action).
• NexLinks
• Youth on the Move
Colombia
Areas of Work:
Alliances and National Chapters
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
Global -Taiwan
México
Areas of Work:
Technology
YABT emphasizes the importance of
technology in entrepreneurship and for
building successful and sustainable
businesses
Panamá, 2007
Colombia, 2008
Principle Programs
•TIC Americas
•Eco-Challenge
•Development Marketplace – DM
•Asia-Americas E-Commerce Initiative.
•YABT.TV
Honduras, 2009
Perú, 2010
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
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Business plan that includes a market
study
Prototype Validation
Promotional Video
Web page
The TIC Americas process has
two stages
2. Onsite Finals
June 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 representing
6. The project cannot have been the winner of a TIC Americas award
in the past.
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 Alliance
Audience Favorite*
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 events
Mentorship
Training
Promotional Visibility
Internships
Requirements and Dates
Requirements
Online Registration
Through www.ticamericas.net
Concept Paper
Begins
Deadline
16-Nov-10
March 1, 2011
16-Nov-10
March 1, 2011
Upon registering
Review of Draft Business Plan
BOOT Camp
At registration
March 1, 2011
Throughout Competition
Requirements and Dates
Requirement
Business Plan
Web Page
Promotional Video
Evaluation and Selection of Finalists
Begins
Deadline
Upon registering
April 1, 2011
Upon registering
April 1, 2011
Upon registering
April 1, 2011
April 4, 2011
April 22, 2011
May 1, 2011
Announcement of Finalists
June 1-3, 2011
TIC Americas 2011 Finals:
Contact Us:
Young Americas Business Trust
General Secretariat of the
Organization of American States
1889 F Street, NW, Washington DC 20006
www.yabt.net • www.ticamericas.net
Brett Lashley
Program Manager
Young Americas Business Trust
Email: blashley@oas.org • Phone: +1 202 458 6456