Creative Young Entrepreneur Program

Participate for FREE!

This pitch-style competition connects entrepreneurs aged 18-40 to resources, connections and funding to grow their business to the next level.

Elevating Young Entrepreneurs in Canada

THE 2025 CYE PROGRAM

Are you a bold, innovative entrepreneur aged 18–40? Whether you've launched a new venture or transformed an existing business through creativity and problem-solving, this is your chance to shine.

The CYE Competition celebrates Canada’s top young changemakers—offering mentorship, exposure, and the opportunity to pitch your business on national and global stages.
Open to both JCI members and non-members, this is your moment to rise up and show how your ideas are shaping the future.

Hear from our 2024 Winner!

"We've 5x our growth since participating in Creative Young Entrepreneur!"

Roman, Creator of Career Hound

Eligibility Criteria

Must be a Canadian Citizen.
Must be aged18 to 40 years old by September 13, 2025.
Registration is open to JCI members and non-members.
Businesses must already be active (minimum 3 months generating revenue)
Participants must provide a strong business plan, with realistic budget figures and other supportive evidence.
Have the ability to present and speak about their business goals in an articulate and numerate manner.
Past CYE participants can apply excluding winners.

Program Schedule

April 2025: Call for applications
June 26, 2025 12:00AM PST Applications Close
June 30, 2025: First Round Selections (top 10)
July 4, 2025: Pitch Training for top 10
July - Sponsor-Provided training
August 5, 2025: Virtual Pitch competition for top 10
August-September 2025: Sponsor-Provided Training & Mentorship sessions
September 13, 2025: Final pitch event for top 5
May 2026: America’s Competition in Antigua
November 2026: International Competition in the Philippines