G20 Young Entrepreneurs’ Alliance

Futurpreneur is proud to be a founding member of the G20 Young Entrepreneurs’ Alliance (G20 YEA), a global network of more than 500,000 young entrepreneurs and the organizations that support them.

About The 2026 Summit Become a delegate 2025 Delegates

Become a delegate

Become a delegate and represent young entrepreneurs’ interests by advising on important issues, sharing challenges, and proposing solutions. This event allows delegates to engage with government, media and other stakeholders about their experience and recommendations by G20 YEA representatives.

You will personally support young entrepreneurs, by doing at least one of the following:

Coordinate a media article/media appearance
Schedule meetings with the government and/or leaders in the entrepreneurship community
Arrange a visit or presentation to share learnings and G20 YEA recommendations, such as at a school, university, Chamber of Commerce, government consultation or other events
Actively participate in a variety of virtual meetings and training opportunities in spring/summer 2026 and a full-day pre-summit training session.

Want to become a G20 YEA delegate?

Apply online by April 2, 2026– 11:59 PM (ET)

Apply here :

New Candidates : https://nam.dcv.ms/43iMX4UseM

Past participants/Alumni: https://nam.dcv.ms/Oc8nokEETi

As a G20 YEA delegate you must be:

18-39 years old
Able to communicate in English
A Canadian citizen or permanent resident
A demonstrated entrepreneurial leader familiar with the challenges facing young entrepreneurs
An owner/co-founder/majority shareholder* of a Canadian business or non-profit that has been in operation for at least two years.**

*Please note that only up to two people may apply per business/organization to be part of the delegation. If selected for the Canadian delegation to Austria, only one representative per business/organization will be eligible for funding.

** Exceptions may be made for businesses that have been operating for less than two years where the applicant can demonstrate significant business growth (preferably global).

You must have an interest in:

Affecting entrepreneurship policy
Exploring international markets
Making international connections to advance business interests, with clear interest in the South African market or other G20 market (this is considered an asset)

You must be able to travel and cover associated costs:

You must be able to secure the necessary visa to enter and travel in Austria – please review the entry and visa requirements with the relevant consular offices.
We anticipate that the cost to participate in the 2025 Summit in 2026 Summit in Vienna, Austria and related delegation trade activities will be approximately $4,000 CAD (inclusive of your international and domestic flights, accommodations, Summit registration fees, ground transportation and food).
A $1300 registration fee will be required from all selected delegates to confirm a spot on the 2026 G20 YEA Canadian delegation. The registration fee is non-refundable and covers your Summit ticket and a $50 CAD administrative fee payable to Futurpreneur. This administrative fee will be used towards costs related to delegation coordination, training and activities.
A travel stipend (subject to available funds) will be provided to all participants as a partial reimbursement of applicable travel expenses.

Are you Québec-based & between the ages of 18-35?

QC-based delegates who are 18-35 years old will be able to apply for an Entrepreneuriat travel stipend from Les Offices Jeunesse Internationaux Du Québec (LOJIQ). For more information: https://www.lojiq.org/programmes/entrepreneuriat/

What are the benefits?

Expand your network & grow your business globally

As a 2026 G20 YEA delegate, you'll join ambitious young entrepreneurs exploring global growth, gaining insights, building connections, and accelerating expansion through international ecosystems.

Become an entrepreneurship leader and ambassador

As a G20 YEA delegate, you’ll join a national network of youth entrepreneurship champions, engaging with media, stakeholders and policymakers to advance key recommendations.

Learn from leading experts

You’ll join business, policy and networking activities with government officials, trade organizations, consular reps, business associations from G20 countries and Canada’s Trade Commissioner Services.

Delegate testimonials

Being a 2024 G20 YEA delegate was an amazing experience. As a Chinese Canadian, I proudly represented Canada’s leadership in diversity and support for immigrant entrepreneurs—values that align with my business. Futurpreneur’s team was incredibly supportive before, during, and after the G20 event, fostering a strong community of young entrepreneurs. This experience expanded my global perspective and connected me with a powerful network.

Helen Zhou, Ansun CPA Inc.

G20 YEA 2024 Delegate (BC)

Attending the G20 Young Entrepreneurs Alliance Summit in Johannesburg as part of the Canadian delegation was a truly transformative experience for me and for Kovida Consultants. Thanks to this opportunity, I was able to expand my international network significantly, build relationships with entrepreneurs and ecosystem partners from across the G20, and secure new client relationships as a direct result of conversations that began at the Summit.

Kajal Agarwal, Kovida Consultants

G20 YEA 2025 Delegate (ON)

This year's G20 event was remarkable. I've had promising meetings with delegates from Mexico and India about creating new certified programs that upskill youth before immigrating for work or school. I've also had meetings with the other Canadian delegates about education collaborations. With education touching on every industry, it's been fantastic to see how we might expand our services and grow our businesses. I'm beyond grateful for this opportunity!

Clinton Large, Large Inc.

G20 YEA 2025 Delegate (BC)