The Academy was launched with the support the Kauffman Foundation in 2004 at the University of Rochester and is proud to have the support of one of the greatest voices and advocates of the importance of entrepreneurship in America.

 

 

The United States Chamber of Commerce became a national sponsor and partner of the Young Entrepreneurs Academy in 2011 and is helping to spread the spirit of enterprise to America’s next generation of business leaders. With the support of the Campaign for Free Enterprise and National Chamber Foundation, the Academy is being adopted by local Chambers of Commerce in communities nationwide.

 

 

Championing an exclusive scholarship competition for YEA! students, the E. Philip Saunders Foundation has become a generous national partner to afford local students the opportunity to receive a top notch education at an affordable price and continue to develop their passions.

 

 

The Academy is also grateful for the generous support from our national corporate donors and partners.