CYE 2025
CYE 2025: your chance to power‑up your startup and hit the European stage
JCI Ukraine is launching Creative Young Entrepreneur 2025 — a national pitch competition for founders aged 18–40. This isn’t about “ideas on a napkin”; it’s for real businesses that have been operating at least three months and are ready to scale.
Why you should enter
Cash + travel
The winner gets a cash prize and an all‑expenses‑paid trip to the CYE final at the JCI European Conference in Denmark.
Bootcamp
A half‑day, no‑nonsense pitch‑training session right before the final.
Global network
Direct access to JCI investors and mentors in 100+ countries.
PR boost
Your story will hit JCI media and socials.
Why you should enter
Cash + travel
The winner gets a cash prize and an all‑expenses‑paid trip to the CYE final at the JCI European Conference in Denmark.
Bootcamp
A half‑day, no‑nonsense pitch‑training session right before the final.
Global network
Direct access to JCI investors and mentors in 100+ countries.
PR boost
Your story will hit JCI media and socials.
Who we’re looking for
A founder or co‑founder 18–40 years old.
A business that’s been running at least 3 months.
Willing to pay a USD 50 entry fee (skin in the game = better pitches).
One project = one application; all materials in English.
How it works
Online screening
business plan + 60‑second video → top 10 finalists.
Bootcamp
one‑day training about a week before the final.
National final in Ukraine
1 min 30 sec pitch + Q&A → we choose the top 3 and the winner.
European stage
a 3‑minute pitch in front of an international jury. Format exactly matches the global CYE rulebook.
Key 2025 dates
24 February — applications open
17 May — application deadline
26 April — finalist bootcamp
3 May — national final (Kyiv)
4–7 June — European final (Herning, Denmark)
How it works
Fill in the form at jci.org.ua/cye2025 (5 minutes).
Upload a PDF deck (max 10 slides) and a 60‑second intro video.
Pay the USD 50 fee by card or PayPal.
Watch for the confirmation email with next steps.
Quick FAQ
Prototype only — is that OK?
Yes, if you have proof of demand (pre‑orders, MVP tests, etc.).
I’m a sole proprietor (FOP) — acceptable?
Legal form doesn’t matter; real traction does.
Can I submit in Ukrainian?
No. The CYE rules require all documents and the pitch to be in English.
Deadline’s close — apply today
Don’t wait for a “perfect moment.” Register, show your business to Ukraine and Europe, and grab the top prize.
Questions? Write cc.icj%40eniarku or ping us on Telegram @jciukraine.
Your startup deserves the spotlight. Deadline — 17 May. Make a move!