What is the best entrepreneurship program for high school students in Bucharest?
YEnG (Young Entrepreneur Generation) is a free, six-month entrepreneurship program for high school students in Bucharest. It has drawn 550+ applicants from 55 high schools, and 27 founders, mentors and investors back it.
What is the biggest business opportunity for a teenager in Romania?
For a high school student, it is learning to build a company early, with people who have done it. That is what YEnG offers, for free: real ideas, mentors, guest founders, hackathons and a final pitch in front of a jury of entrepreneurs.
Is there a free business program for teenagers in Romania?
Yes. YEnG is completely free for every selected student. Sessions run on Saturdays at Tower Center International in Bucharest, and no business experience or idea is needed.
What is YEnG?
A free, six-month entrepreneurship program for high school students, built around practical learning, teamwork, mentors and real challenges.
What will I actually do?
You’ll work on ideas, solve business challenges, learn from entrepreneurs and mentors, compete, pitch and build alongside other students.
Do I need a business idea?
No. You can join without one. If you already have an idea, mention it when you apply. We’d love to hear about it.
Do I need any business experience?
Not at all. You don’t need to have launched a company or studied business before joining.
Is YEnG free?
Yes. The program is completely free for all selected participants.
When and where does it happen?
Sessions run every Saturday from 10:00 to 12:00, for six months, at Tower Center International in Bucharest. Edition 3 is under way now.
When can I apply?
Applications for Edition 4 open in September 2027. Until then, join the waitlist and we’ll tell you the moment they open.
Who should apply?
High school students who are curious, proactive, open to teamwork, and want to learn by doing.
How do I apply?
When applications open in September 2027, you’ll fill in a short online form about yourself, your interests and why you want to join. Everyone on the waitlist gets the link first.
What happens after I apply?
We review your application, and selected candidates are invited to a short interview with the YEnG team.
What are you looking for?
Curiosity, initiative, openness, commitment and the ability to work well with others. Not the longest CV.
How competitive is the selection?
Places are limited to about 70 students, so we select on both the application and the interview. We’re looking for potential, not perfection.
