
YETI – the free entrepreneurship program for young people
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About this project
With our Entrepreneurship Program, we close that gap — offering a structured, hands-on journey where students can learn, build, and grow. It’s 100% free, and supported by mentors, tools, and a vibrant community.
- Innovation Projects: Teams tackle real-world challenges using Design Thinking and pitch at Demo Day.
- Industry Projects: Students work with companies to solve real problems and build prototypes.
- Founding Projects: Participants develop their own startup ideas with support in law, finance, business modeling, and more.
Throughout the journey, students receive:
- Mentorship from founders, investors & experts
- Free access to our Headquarters
- Tools like 3D printers, laser cutters, Canva, Notion, ChatGPT
- Workshops on pitching, legal structures, cap tables, prototyping
- A prototyping budget & regular public Demo Days
Our impact so far
Since 2021:
- 6 generations completed in Dresden, 1st Leipzig generation started 2025
- 43 projects realized (18 Innovation, 15 Industry, 10 Founding Projects)
- 8 startups launched and generating revenue
We’ve helped dozens of students grow into confident entrepreneurs and changemakers.
How your donation helps
Your support keeps the program free and accessible to all. Donations cover:
- Prototyping materials & technical tools
- Expert workshop fees (€1,000 each; 3–4 per semester)
- Food & logistics for in-person sessions
- Maintenance of our headquarters
- Salaries for our core team & day-to-day operations
Our timeline
We run two generations per city per year, starting in April and October. Each generation lasts 18 months, and participation is always free — because we believe in equal access to entrepreneurial education.
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