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YouthHack

YouthHack is an international organization focused on empowering students through education in startups, technology, and entrepreneurship. They offer various events and programs aimed at fostering young entrepreneurs.

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Overview

What YouthHack does

What YouthHack is

YouthHack is an international organization focused on empowering students through education in startups, technology, and entrepreneurship. They offer various events and programs aimed at fostering young entrepreneurs.

How it participates in the startup ecosystem

The current public profile supports community and event host capabilities. Each capability below is shown separately so organization identity and role-specific information do not get conflated.

Operational profile

Organization status and context

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Operational status
Active
Organization type
Community
Founded
Founded in 2014
Approximate age
About 12 years
Structured capabilities
Community · Event host
Last reviewed
April 1, 2026

Official channels

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Capability profile

YouthHack as a community

Community overview

YouthHack is a nonprofit organization founded to assist students in learning about startups, technology, and entrepreneurship. It is based in multiple locations, including Philadelphia, Manila, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Thailand, and Calabarzon. The organization aims to foster a global community of young entrepreneurs.

Community focus

YouthHack provides services focused on entrepreneurship education through various programs, including an incubator for startup ideas. The organization targets students and young entrepreneurs, offering resources and support to help them develop their business concepts.

Member value

Members gain access to a network of experienced entrepreneurs, educational resources, and support for developing their startup ideas through various programs and events.

Membership

Recorded members
3,000
Pricing models
free

Format and cadence

Modality
hybrid
Schedule
rolling-admissions
Commitment
light

Availability

Membership state
Accepting

Audience and fit

Audience
Students · Founders
Benefits
mentorship and network-access
Program types
community and incubator
Selection criteria
open
Stages
Pre-seed
Regions
Global

Community activity

Events and activity

YouthHack hosts the Startup Challenge, an intensive weekend event where participants dive into the world of startups. Additionally, the Startup School features experienced entrepreneurs sharing their stories and experiences with students.

Notable members

YouthHack has incubated over 30 startups and has engaged more than 3,000 student participants across 7 countries.

Capability profile

YouthHack as an event host

Event focus

YouthHack is dedicated to assisting students in learning about startups, technology, and entrepreneurship. The organization provides resources and support to help young entrepreneurs develop their business concepts, fostering a global community of innovators.

Format narrative

YouthHack offers various programs, including Startup School, where experienced entrepreneurs share their stories, and YouthHack Ventures, a student-focused incubator for startup ideas. The Startup Challenge is an intensive weekend event that immerses participants in the startup world.

Participant value

YouthHack provides valuable resources and support for students and young entrepreneurs, helping them to learn about and develop their startup ideas in a collaborative environment.

Format and cadence

Startups can present
No

Availability

Registration state
Not currently accepting

Audience and fit

Audience
Students · Founders
Regions
Asia · Global · North America

Speakers and past editions

Speakers

Experienced entrepreneurs share their insights and experiences with students during the Startup School.

Past editions

YouthHack has successfully incubated over 30 startups and engaged more than 3,000 student participants across 7 countries.

Common questions

What to know about YouthHack

Upseed classifies YouthHack under the Community organization type. Its current public profile includes community and event host capabilities.

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Source and update disclosure

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Source basis

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Last reviewed

April 1, 2026

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