2026 Youth Business Venture Competition Highlights

On August 15, 2026, the 2026 Youth Business Venture Competition (YBVC), initiated and organized by the Silicon Valley Youth Entrepreneurship Program (SVYEP), was held at Stanford University. Young entrepreneurs from the United States, Canada, Russia, Brazil and other countries and regions presented their ventures through startup pitches, live Q&A sessions and exchanges. This opportunity allowed a new generation of innovators to showcase their exploration of technology, business and social innovation.