International Youth Summit in Japan for Innovation and Leadership 2026
By: Youth Break the Boundaries (YBB) FoundationLast update:
Applicant criteria
NationalityNo specific nationality required
Age
- 15 - 40
Gender
- Both
Opportunity criteria
Job locationJapan
Deadline2026-05-05
Opportunity description
The Youth Break the Boundaries Japan Youth Summit 2026 is an international youth summit held in Osaka, Japan. It brings together young people from around the world to participate in workshops and competitions in the fields of innovation, leadership, and entrepreneurship.
The program aims to empower youth to develop project ideas related to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and present practical solutions to global challenges through teamwork and interactive learning.
Program Objectives
- Promote innovation and entrepreneurship among young people
- Develop leadership and teamwork skills
- Find solutions to global challenges (such as education, environment, and economy)
- Build an international network among participants from different countries
Benefits
- Covers accommodation and meals
- Includes transportation within the program and during activities
- Opportunity to attend an international youth summit in Japan
- Participate in workshops on leadership, innovation, and entrepreneurship
- Work in international teams with young people from different countries
- Develop a project related to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- Present the project to an international judging panel
- Receive a participation certificate and expand your global network
Eligibility criteria
- Open to young people from different countries around the world
- Usually suitable for the age group 15–40 years
- For students, graduates, and young entrepreneurs
- No strong prior experience required, but interest in innovation or leadership is preferred
- Requires submitting an idea or motivation statement as part of the application form
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