Youth Entrepreneurs Challenge (YEC) 2027 – Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue is a grant from Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports (MY Bharat) for indian citizens aged 18–35, applying individually or in teams of up to 3. It provides Up to ₹1.5 L, for social-impact · healthcare · education · agriculture. YEC 2027: registration opened Sep 2026; regional screening Oct 2026; national awards at VBYLD Jan 2027 — applications open.
Key facts
| Amount / benefit | Up to ₹1.5 L |
|---|---|
| Provider | Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports (MY Bharat) |
| Where | Pan-India |
| Stage | Early Revenue, Early Stage, Prototype |
| Sector | social-impact · healthcare · education · agriculture |
| Deadline | YEC 2027: registration opened Sep 2026; regional screening Oct 2026; national awards at VBYLD Jan 2027 — applications open |
What is Youth Entrepreneurs Challenge?
Youth Entrepreneurs Challenge (YEC) 2027 – Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue — ₹1,50,000 (1st), ₹1,00,000 (2nd), ₹75,000 (3rd), ₹50,000 (4th), ₹30,000 (5th) — Indian citizens aged 18–35, applying individually or in teams of up to 3. Startup-founder track: the startup must be DPIIT-recognised or a registered MSME with an industry-ready product for a social cause. A working-professional track also exists (employer NOC required). It is run by Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports (MY Bharat).
The support is delivered through the programme’s own structure, and the form it takes is set by the issuing authority. The amount and form of support that actually apply to you depend on the programme’s rules and how your application is assessed — they are not fixed for every applicant.
It is aimed at businesses in social-impact · healthcare · education · agriculture. Like most government programmes, it has its own eligibility conditions, documentation and application window, and these terms are revised from time to time. Because of that, it is worth confirming the current eligibility, amount and deadline on the official programme page before you invest time in applying.
Who is eligible for Youth Entrepreneurs Challenge?
Indian citizens aged 18–35, applying individually or in teams of up to 3. Startup-founder track: the startup must be DPIIT-recognised or a registered MSME with an industry-ready product for a social cause. A working-professional track also exists (employer NOC required). Not for: Anyone over 35; founders whose entity is neither DPIIT-recognised nor a registered MSME (startup track).
How much does Youth Entrepreneurs Challenge give, and in what form?
Up to ₹1.5 L.
Frequently asked questions
Who runs this programme?
Youth Entrepreneurs Challenge (YEC) 2027 – Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue is offered by Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports (MY Bharat). Eligibility and approval rest with them; the criteria and amounts are set by the programme.
Is there a deadline to apply?
Programmes like this can be rolling or time-bound. Confirm the current window on the official programme page before you apply.
How do I know if I’m eligible?
Read “Who can apply” above for the programme’s own criteria. If you’d like a quick read on your specific case, our free 2-minute eligibility check maps your stage, sector and revenue to what you can realistically claim.
Related programmes
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Source and verification
No official page is linked for this programme yet. Verification date pending. Government programmes change — confirm current eligibility, amounts and deadlines on the official programme page before you apply. CapEasy is a private consultancy and is not affiliated with any government authority.