2026 YEP Participant Application

2026 YEP Participant Application
Name*

First NameLast Name
Email*
example@example.com
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Company Name*
Website*
Basic Eligibility
In accordance with NMSDC MBE certification requirements, I confirm that I own, operate, and control at least 51% of my business and am a U.S. citizen.*

YesNo
Select Your Industry*
Ethnicity: Please select all that apply*

Asian-IndianAsian-PacificBlackHispanicNative AmericanOther
Is your business headquartered in Illinois or one of the following Northwest Indiana counties: Lake, Porter, LaPorte, Newton, or Jasper?*

YesNo
Is your business legally registered as a for-profit entity in the U.S. and in good standing with the State of Illinois or Indiana?*

YesNo
To participate, you must be between 18 and 35 years of age as of July 1, 2026. Were you born between July 2, 1991, and June 30, 2008?*

YesNo
Are you a former semi-finalist of a Chicago MSDC YEP competition?*

YesNo
Do you have family members on the YEP committee?*

YesNo
Thank you for your interest in the 2026 Young Entrepreneurs Competition. Based on one or more of your responses, you do not meet the eligibility requirements to apply this year. We encourage you to stay connected for future opportunities and wish you the best in your entrepreneurial journey!
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Basic Eligibility