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Presentation
This presentation explores the missing bridge between young changemakers and impact entrepreneurship, highlighting ecosystem gaps, emerging opportunities, and real case studies from the #YCM Challenge to inspire a more connected support system.
The presentation aims to:
- Raise awareness of the barriers preventing young changemakers from transforming early ideas into sustainable impact ventures.
- Highlight the need for more continuous, inclusive, and collaborative support ecosystems.
- Showcase how pre-incubation programmes can help young people validate ideas, build ventures, and prepare for successful launch.
- Inspire youth organisations, educators, incubators, funders, and policymakers to strengthen pathways towards youth-led impact entrepreneurship.
The Missing Bridge to Impact is a presentation developed within the Erasmus+ #YCM Challenge project to explore the journey of young changemakers from early ideas to sustainable impact ventures.
Drawing on research, ecosystem insights, and practical experience from the #YCM Challenge, the presentation examines the main barriers faced by young people – including limited access to skills, mentorship, funding, networks, and long-term support – and argues for a more connected and inclusive ecosystem for youth-led impact entrepreneurship.
The presentation also features case studies of pre-incubated ventures from the 2026 edition of the #YCM Challenge, demonstrating how structured support, mentoring, and early-stage funding can help young changemakers validate their ideas, develop MVPs, strengthen business models, and move closer to successful venture launch.
Learning outcomes
After engaging with this presentation, readers will be able to:
- Understand the main challenges affecting early-stage young changemakers.
- Recognise the importance of pre-incubation and continuous support in developing impact ventures.
- Identify the key ecosystem components needed to support youth entrepreneurship.
- Reflect on how different stakeholders can collaborate to create more inclusive pathways for young impact entrepreneurs.
- Explore practical examples of youth-led ventures addressing environmental, social, and economic challenges.
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http://toolbox.salto-youth.net/5911
This tool is for
Young Changemakers, Aspiring Impact Entrepreneurs, Youth Organisations, Educators, Incubators, Accelerators, Social Innovation Organisations, Entrepreneurship Support Organisations, Impact Funders, Policymakers, and other stakeholders committed to strengthening Youth-Led Impact Entrepreneurship.
and addresses
Youth Initiatives
The tool was created by
Till Jaspert
The tool was published to the Toolbox by
Till Jaspert (on 30 July 2026)
and last modified
29 July 2026
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