Ecosystem Registry

Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge (YEC)

Program · United States

NetWork Kansas statewide youth pitch competition series for grades 6 to 12 with more than $75,000 in prizes.

Recent activity confirmed, checked October 13, 2026.

In context

Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge (YEC) is one of 707 programs in the United States listed in the Innovative EcoSystems registry.

Programs fund or deliver support for innovation and entrepreneurship, from grant schemes to training initiatives.

The United States scores 68.5 out of 100 on the IEPA (2024 edition), ranking 21 of 117 economies.

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