Start-Up Challenge Partners
Young Americas Business Trust
The Young Americas Business Trust (YABT) is an international non-profit organization that works in cooperation with the Organization of American States (OAS). YABT is incorporated in the District of Columbia in the United States of America as a 501(c)(3)
YABT promotes the economic and social development of young people in the Western Hemisphere via projects and programs focused on promoting entrepreneurship as a tool for improving the quality of life, fostering a productive and inclusive environment in communities, especially those most affected by poverty.
YABT supports the implementation of the mandates of the Summits of the Americas and the OAS General Assemblies. YABT empowers young people through entrepreneurship, innovation, knowledge, leadership and participation, turning them into agents of change with a global vision.
Since its creation in 1999, YABT has supported more than 100,000 young people from 75 countries. It is recognized as an organization by young people, for young people.
More information is available on the website: www.yabt.net
Banco de Reservas de República Dominicana (Banreservas)
The Banco de Reservas de la República Dominicana (Banreservas) is the main state financial institution of the Dominican Republic, founded in 1941. Its mission is to contribute to the economic and social development of the country by financing productive sectors, promoting savings and investment, and providing inclusive financial services to individuals, companies, and communities.
On the road to the X Summit of the Americas, which will be held in the Dominican Republic in 2025, Banreservas, through its Cree Emprendedores Program, has strengthened its role as a strategic ally in promoting economic integration and sustainable development in the region. Cree Banreservas is an initiative dedicated to supporting entrepreneurs with innovative projects that have high growth potential, offering capital investment, support, and specialized technical mentoring.
The institution supports initiatives and projects aimed at improving financial inclusion, supporting local entrepreneurs, and promoting sustainability and social responsibility, aligning with the objectives of the summit.
More information is available on the website: www.banreservas.com