Young Entrepreneurs Summer School 2026

Tallinn, Estonia

Young Entrepreneurs Summer School (YESS) brings together ambitious young founders from across Europe for a week of hands-on entrepreneurship in Tallinn. Now in its sixth edition, the programme is hosted at Estonian Business School in partnership with Startup Wise Guys and the Estonian Olympic Committee.

Participants spend the first days in practical workshops led by active founders and investors, alongside visits to Estonian companies. The week is built for people already building something, or about to start.

THE HACKATHON — AND THE JURY
The programme culminates in a two-day hackathon built around a challenge set by the Estonian Olympic Committee: how to attract private capital into sport and increase participation in physical activity. Teams present their solutions on the final day to a jury of investors, sports organisations and ecosystem partners. At the 2025 edition, one team received a €50,000 investment offer on the spot.

The participation fee covers the full programme, accommodation in Tallinn Old Town, activities, snacks and refreshments. Travel to and from Estonia is not included. A limited number of partial scholarships are available.

More info: https://yessestonia.com/

Deadline for Applications: 2026-08-07