At Youth Business Trinidad and Tobago (YBTT), we are committed to transforming the economic future of Trinidad and Tobago by supporting the growth of youth-led businesses. As we celebrate our 25th anniversary in 2025, we invite you to become part of a bold new chapter—empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs through mentorship, funding access, training, and ecosystem development.
2025 Support Activities
JumpSTART Incubator
This intensive programme equips aspiring entrepreneurs (ages 18–35) with the knowledge, tools, and networks needed to launch and scale viable businesses. Participants engage in interactive workshops, one-on-one coaching, resource access, and pitch presentations, culminating in post-programme seed grants.
YBTT Mentorship Programme
Our structured mentorship programme connects young entrepreneurs with experienced professionals for 6–9 months of one-on-one guidance. Mentors provide support in areas such as strategic planning, business development, and emotional resilience—accelerating entrepreneur growth both personally and professionally.
Growth Workshop Series
These national workshops address critical challenges for entrepreneurs including marketing, financing, operations, and technology adoption. Designed to be hands-on and practical, our sessions average over 150 attendees per session, with consistently high satisfaction ratings (4.88/5).
Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW)
As the official host of GEW in Trinidad and Tobago, YBTT coordinates a vibrant week of pitch events, masterclasses, ecosystem forums, and youth showcases. In 2024, the campaign involved over 3,200 participants across 40+ activities—spotlighting innovation and amplifying entrepreneurial voices.
Why Partner With YBTT?
✔️ Brand Visibility
Gain exposure through high-traffic digital campaigns, co-branded content, event features, and targeted email marketing (60,000+ social reach per workshop, 2,600+ subscribers, 35,000+ JumpSTART page views).
✔️ ESG & CSR Alignment
Support that aligns with Sustainable Development Goals and corporate responsibility objectives. For example, investment in a single JumpSTART cohort can result in over $1.4M TTD in combined annual revenue within two years.
✔️ Thought Leadership
Collaborate as speakers, advisors, or facilitators and position your organization as a champion for youth innovation, SME development, and financial literacy.
✔️ Talent Pipeline Access
Engage early with promising, investment-ready ventures, while contributing to a scalable ecosystem for business growth.
✔️ Staff Engagement & Morale
Create meaningful volunteer opportunities through mentorship and event facilitation, enriching employee satisfaction and purpose-driven culture.
✔️ National Recognition
Your support is amplified through media, national forums, and high-impact programmes tied to economic resilience and youth empowerment.
Let’s Talk
We welcome the opportunity to connect with you and explore how your support can drive tangible impact in 2025 and beyond. Whether through in-kind support, mentorship, programming collaboration, or financial investment—your partnership matters.
Contact us today at entrepreneur@ybtt.org to learn more and discuss how you can partner with YBTT and empower the next generation of entrepreneurs!
“At National Enterprises Limited (NEL) we believe the path for the growth and development of young people lies at the intersection of entrepreneurship and financial literacy. For this reason, Youth Business of Trinidad and Tobago (YBTT) has been an invaluable partner for the past three years. Over the course of each cycle, we have seen firsthand the dynamic impact of enthusiastic young people powering their way through this first phase of their entrepreneurial journey. It is for this reason our partnership with YBTT’s JumpStart Incubator program is so highly valued. It is our commitment to add value by facilitating channels for integrating financial awareness and knowledge that will help all participants not only with their businesses but most crucially with their own personal development.”
~ National Enterprises Limited (NEL)
Be a Part of the Impact
Your support fuels success stories like these. Join us in shaping the next generation of business leaders.
Our Donors & Partners
We are grateful for the generous support of our 2024 partners and donors who make our work possible.
Diamond Partners
Platinum Partners
Gold Partners
General Partners
Join this community of impact-driven organizations and individuals.
Thank you for believing in the power of entrepreneurship to change lives. Your generosity helps dreams take flight.
Donate Today. Empower Tomorrow.
Contact us today at entrepreneur@ybtt.org to learn more and discuss how you can partner with YBTT and empower the next generation of entrepreneurs!