Thinking about a turning point and how a U.S. business know-how & experience can help you move forward?
Planning a global scale to the U.S. market?
If the answer is YES to any of these two ...
we encourage you to apply for the YTILI program.
YTILI - The Young Transatlantic Innovation Leaders Initiative Fellowship Program
is the U.S. Department of State's flagship program for European entrepreneurs.
It's a 5-week U.S. experience for building your business, expanding your U.S. and European network and empowering yourself as a leader.
The 2024 YTILI Fellowship Application is OPEN.
Please submit by March 24, 2023 at 11:59 pm EST.
Why would you apply? We'll give you 5 reasons:
- Get insight into the best U.S. practices of running a successful & scalable business.
- Build your network of business partners, customers and friends all over Europe and the U.S.
- Gain know-how on how to build an international business.
- Become an international leader with a global mindset.
- With the new know-how give back and build impact in your local community.
ALL COSTS COVERED!
Program, travel & accommodation costs are covered. Please check for details here.
Is the YTILI program for you?
you are 25-35 years old,
you have at least 2 years of experience managing an entrepreneurial venture in your home country, and
you have a citizenship and you live and work in one of 49 European countries
… then the answer is YES.
Check details regarding eligibility here.
Still not sure ... read what alumni have to say about the experience
Matteo Forte
2017 YTILI, Italy
If you are an entrepreneur building your venture, it can be hard to step away for a few weeks. We all know that, but YTILI is a unique opportunity for you and your venture to reach important goals and connect with amazing people from all over the world. You’ll regret it if you don’t do it. (more)
Silvan Kraehenbuehl
2018 YTILI, Switzerland
There is no better way not only to make a whole bunch of awesome new friends, but also to develop a strong international business network and gain a deeper understanding of the US ecosystem. To this day, I regularly hold calls and mastermind sessions with YTILI colleagues from both Europe and the US. (more)
Christina Athanasopoulou
2017 YTILI, Finland
In order to validate my business idea & plan, I applied for the YTILI fellowship. The result? Not only I was selected to represent Finland to the program, my pitch was also selected among the top 10 of all fellows of the year 2017. More in the blog.
Nikoloz Gogochuri
2018 YTILI, Georgia
This experience will forever stay in my book of the greatest memories and amazing experiences. More in a blog.
Elena Nikolova
2018 YTILI, Bulgaria
I applied for YTILI because I felt stuck. Working 24/7 on my venture, I was starting to lose sight of the big picture. ... There is a lot to be grateful for in my life, and my YTILI experience is definitely on the top of my list. More in the blog.
YTILI Program includes:
an online and in-person entrepreneurship curriculum
a 4-week fellowship placement with an Innovation Hub in one of the nine U.S. cities (check below)
opening and closing conferences in Chicago and Washington, D.C.
reciprocal exchanges in various European countries.
Check for more information here.
Interested ... and you have more questions? Join us on the webinar!
We'll address the questions like: Where do you begin? Should you apply? What does it take to be a successful applicant?
Join us on webinar on March 15th, 2023 at 5.30 CET, where you can ASK us anything.
Register here: https://bit.ly/ytili2024-workshop
A few more YTILI experiences ...
Elke Pihler & Kumsal Basyurt
Isabel Bustos & Kjartan Thorsson
For more information about the program, application or how you can get involved write to:
WorldChicago, organizer, U.S. office: ytili-info@worldchicago.org
CEED Slovenia, European partner: ytili@ceed.si
The YTILI Fellowship Program is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State with funding provided by the U.S. Government and supported in its implementation by WorldChicago. CEED Slovenia is the European partner.