Cross-border growth
Market entry, distribution, partnerships and commercial due diligence.
International membership council for young entrepreneurs
World Young Entrepreneurs Council
World Young Entrepreneurs Council (WYEC) brings together verified founders, business owners and next-generation enterprise leaders aged 18 to 45. Membership is administered through six operating regions under published eligibility, conduct and governance standards.
6Operating regions
Global structure
One Council with worldwide scope
World Young Entrepreneurs Council organises its membership through six operating regions: Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, the Middle East and North Africa, and North America.
Every approved member is affiliated with one primary region. The same membership standard, code of conduct and governance procedures apply throughout the Council.
Council mandate
What the Council does
WYEC sets membership standards, convenes peer exchange and supports cross-border business cooperation among members with verified enterprise responsibility.
Qualified introductions
Requests are reviewed for commercial purpose, relevance, member standing and mutual consent.
Regional exchange
Members share current operating experience from their principal markets and sectors.
Council standards
Membership activity is subject to requirements for accuracy, confidentiality, conflicts and responsible representation.
Enterprise Agenda
The Council's enterprise priorities
The Enterprise Agenda organises member evidence around issues that affect the operation and growth of enterprises across borders.
Access to capital
Financial information, governance and responsible investor engagement.
Digital commerce
Data responsibility, payment infrastructure and international digital operations.
Enterprise resilience
Supply chains, talent, succession, governance and operating continuity.
Member services
Services for approved members
Services are provided through formal requests, eligibility checks, confidentiality controls and recorded outcomes.
Membership
Membership is based on verified enterprise responsibility
Applicants must demonstrate active leadership, company standing and a documented connection to one of the Council's six operating regions.
Official record
Standards and Council publications
Membership standard
World Young Entrepreneurs Council publishes membership standards
World Young Entrepreneurs Council has published the eligibility, verification, annual fee, service and continuing responsibility requirements for WYEC membership.
Governance
Governance and accountability
The governing bodies, decision records and conflicts procedures of the Council.
Enterprise Agenda
Enterprise priorities
Six areas of work concerning cross-border growth, capital, digital commerce, supply chains, talent and responsible enterprise.