29-06-2026
All it takes to build a brand from scratch is a good idea. Founders Create handles the rest.
YTU Startup House, in partnership with Meta, is selecting founders and aspiring founders for the Founders Create program.
Selected teams will have 36 hours to build their brand identity, social media presence, campaign strategy, and pitch entirely from scratch using Meta's AI tools. On pitch day, teams present two things to the judges: what they built and how they built it. Judges will be keeping a close eye on the build process.
Early-stage founder teams of 3-4 people who haven't raised investment can apply. The program is open to students and young entrepreneurs aged 18-35, and only accepts team applications; solo applications are not accepted.
Total prize: $10,000
1st place: $5,000
2nd place: $3,000
3rd place: $2,000
Applications: June 29 - July 19
Hackathon: August 22-23, 2026
Apply now to be among the selected teams, spots are limited.
An unmissable opportunity for every founder ready to turn an idea into a brand. See you there!
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