Junior Achievement Americas presents
Company
of the Year
Application
Learn about the selection process, eligibility criteria, and pre-registration for student companies.
Explore →Get Ready
Educational content for participants and key information for chaperones to prepare for the COY experience.
Explore →On-Site
Meet the finalists, discover the event experience, and get to know the judges and COY Influencers in real time.
Explore →COY Recap
Watch recap videos, see the winners, and explore highlights from the event.
Explore →About the Company Program
Where everything begins
Every year, thousands of young people become entrepreneurs by launching a real business and learning by doing. They take full responsibility for every business decision, experiencing firsthand the value of teamwork, problem solving, and calculated risk-taking while applying essential project management and business tools. They pitch their ideas to potential investors to raise the capital needed to launch their ventures, and they showcase and sell their products at trade fairs and shopping centers.
About COY 2026
The best of Junior Achievement, united in Ecuador
Company of the Year brings together the top Junior Achievement Company Program teams from across the Americas for an unforgettable multi-day event of pitching, judging, and networking. In Ecuador, the region's most outstanding student businesses compete and celebrate innovation, entrepreneurship, and impact.
Finalists · Coverage & Fees
What's covered for your team
Each finalist company travels with full support for its core team, with flexible options to bring additional participants. Financial assistance is available through the application platform.
Three students and one advisor per finalist company receive full expense coverage. Airfare is not included.
Per person, for up to two extra students and one additional advisor.
Financial assistance is available and can be requested directly on the application platform.
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