Youth Entrepreneurship Sandzak Summer School 2026
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Youth Entrepreneurship Sandžak Summer School
Equip yourself with the skills to launch and scale sustainable businesses. A week of intensive learning, ethical leadership, and networking.
July 18–25, 2026 | Novi Pazar, Serbia
Youth Entrepreneurship Sandžak Summer School
Equip yourself with the skills to launch and scale sustainable businesses. A week of intensive learning, ethical leadership, and networking.
July 18–25, 2026 | Novi Pazar, Serbia
About The Program
From Idea to Impact
The Youth Entrepreneurship Sandzak Summer School (YESSS) 2026 is an intensive one-week program that equips aspiring entrepreneurs with the practical skills needed to launch and scale businesses sustainably. Blending lectures, group exercises, field trips, and hands-on consulting, the program covers the entire journey from initial ideation to the final pitch, all while fostering ethical leadership and market savvy.
Participants will develop a comprehensive business model by exploring topics including the entrepreneurial mindset, customer analysis, guerrilla marketing, operations, and financial models, as well as Islamic perspectives and leadership within entrepreneurship. The week culminates in venture pitches to a panel of judges, with prizes awarded to the winners.
Logistics & Support: To ensure participants can focus entirely on their learning and development, the organizers provide full accommodation and all meals for the duration of the program.
Application & Selection Procedure
We are looking for ambitious young adults (ages 18–27) with a business mindset. If you are ready to turn your idea into a startup, follow the updated timeline below:
Online Application: Apply by scanning the QR code on the poster or visiting the application link.
Deadline: Applications must be submitted by June 12, 2026.
Online Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a brief online interview to discuss their motivation and business ideas.
Interview Dates: Interviews will take place on June 13 and 14, 2026.
Final Results: Selected participants will be notified of their acceptance by June 18, 2026.
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Free of charge
Full participation is required
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Dates
July 18 - 25, 2026
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Ethical Focus
Islamic leadership principles
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Interactive
Group work & case studies
Key Topics Covered
Meet Your Mentors
Learn from experienced academics and practitioners dedicated to fostering the next generation of ethical leaders.
Mirza Tihić
Amir Durić
Weekly Itinerary
July 18–25, 2026 in Novi Pazar & Surroundings
Arrival
2:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Check-in and accommodation at Barakovce.
The Entrepreneurial Mindset
- Mirza Tihić: So You Want to be an Entrepreneur
- Guest Speaker: Entrepreneurship Journey
- Workshop: Intro to Business Plan
- Homework: Discovering Personal Genius
Market & Marketing
- Customers Drive the Business
- Identifying Customers
- Guerrilla Marketing
- Consulting sessions
Field Trip
- Sjeničko Lake
- Boat & Ice Cave
- Camp
- Bird watching
Leadership & Ethics
- Leadership principles
- Islamic leadership
- Case studies
Operations & Economics
- Pricing strategy
- Business structure
- Economic model
Adventure Challenge
- Via Ferrata
- Lunch
- Reflection
Final Pitches
- Presentations
- Judging
- Graduation
Departure
09:00 – 11:00 Check-out