
Finalists
They benefited from trainings, mentoring sessions, and valuable feedback from the judges. Discover the entrepreneurs who made it to the Finals of the Competition.
Magazine
Discover all the details of the Competition, its impact on Latin America and the Caribbean, and read more about the Finalist Teams.
Experts
A group of exceptionally capable and dynamic international specialists contributed their participation to the success of TIC Americas.
Resources
Connect young entrepreneurs and national organizations in a vibrant community of global players that support youth development and exchange opportunities, to form a new generation of responsible business leaders.
Competition
categories
A regional innovation competition and support program aimed at empowering young entrepreneurs to respond to the emerging needs of grassroots communities in Latin America and the Caribbean as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Eco-Challenge 12.0 promotes a new vision of plastic and contributes to a sustainable future in Latin America and the Caribbean, seeking sustainable solutions that will allow the industry and the consumer to go beyond the traditional use of plastic.

TIC Jalisco seeks to identify and promote innovative and sustainable solutions led by young entrepreneurs from Jalisco, México.
Authorities,
Speakers and ExpertsMaria Celina Conte
Daniel Friedman
Erick Scheel
Alfonso Pompa Padilla
Yadira Pinilla
H.E. Nestor Mendez
Kate Scaife Diaz
Gonzalo Muente
Gabriela de la Garza
Nora Martin Galindo
Luis Niño
Jesús Schucry Giacoman
Teresa Quintana Rodríguez
Sylvia Desmaison
Paola Lizarraga
Valerie Lorena
Luis A. Viguria
Edgar Maestre Sierra
Rafael Pinto
Cecilia Vilchis
Sergio Camus
Eduardo Elias
Luis Soto
Beatriz Calvo
Andrea Arciniegas
Jenifer Molina
Miguel Uribe Castro
Jerónimo Batista Bucher
Featured
activitiesJune 22
9:00 am
Demo Day – Eco-Challenge
10:30 am
PlanetLove: Conversation about the importance of the circular plastics economy
11:30 am
MasterClass: “Marketing. Los principios y “reglas”del juego infinito”
June 23
9:00 am
Demo Day – InnovAction Challenge
11:30 am
Youth Dialogue: The three Cs of youth development: Climate Change, COVID-19, Collaboration with Youth.
(Activity for finalists only)
June 24
10:00 am
Demo Day – TIC Jalisco
11:30 am
Master Lecture:
Innovation Ecosystem of Jalisco: An opportunity for young entrepreneurs of the Americas
June 25
11:00 am
Presentation of recommendations for the Discussion about the three Cs of youth development: Climate Change, COVID-19, Collaborating with Youth
12:00 pm
Awards Ceremony and Announcement of Winners
* All times are in Washington D.C. time. (EST)
About
YABTYoung Americas Business Trust (YABT) is an international non-profit organization that works in cooperation with the Organization of American States (OAS) to promote the social and economic development of young people around the world. While building entrepreneurship and creating opportunities for future business leaders, the YABT community advances global goals and strengthens youth-led initiatives for sustainable development.

Business skills and Training
Leadership
Competitions
Resources and Alliances
Working through international and national alliances that provide technical and financial support to young entrepreneurs programs and initiatives.