Apply to The Young Entrepreneur Showdown
The Entrepreneur Academy is accepting applications for the Summer 2026 batch of The Young Entrepreneur Showdown (Y.E.S.) program.
The Y.E.S. program runs June 21st to July 4th 2026 at an accredited San Diego based University. Previous classes hosted here.
Early Bird registration Deadline: May 1st, 2026. Apply before this date to guarantee your spot and secure housing options. Late applications will be considered based on availability
About Applying to Y.E.S.
If you want to apply please submit your application online.
We encourage you to submit your application as soon as you're ready to apply. We accept students on a rolling basis as soon as they are approved; we do not wait for the program to start.
About The Y.E.S. Program
The Young Entrepreneur Showdown takes place in-person June 21st to July 4th at a San Diego based University. The program starts on a Sunday with an extensive kick off and feature daily workshops, mentorship sessions, and filed trips through the two weeks.
During the program, we bring in successful entrepreneur and industry leaders to share their stories. Our speakers come from diverse backgrounds and return to tell the inside story of building their businesses from the ground up.
Every student works directly with dedicated TEA mentors who get to know them personally and can help with challenges ranging from business development to personal growth. Our mentors are experienced entrepreneurs themselves and work closely with small groups of students they hand select each cohort.
During the program, we take students on exclusive fields trips to leading companies and introduce them to entrepreneurs who can help with any challenge. These experiences provide real world insight into what it takes to build and scale a business. View previous field trip and student experiences here.