Membership at YEF
Three pathways. One shared purpose.
Whether you are just starting out or already leading an enterprise, there is a way to grow with YEF — and to help Bharat grow.
MEMBERSHIP 01
Dreamers
Learn, Connect & Grow
For aspiring entrepreneurs and startups.
- Age
- 16–45 years
- Turnover
- No minimum
- Covers
- 1 person per startup
- Validity
- 1 year, renewable
- Joining fee
- ₹0
- Annual fee
- ₹5,000
- Admission
- Reference from an Entrepreneur member required
- YEF networking events and community activities
- Entrepreneurship workshops and learning sessions
- Mentorship from experienced entrepreneurs
- Interaction with established business leaders
- Participation in selected YEF initiatives
MEMBERSHIP 02
Entrepreneur
Collaborate, Scale & Lead
For growing and established businesses.
- Age
- 16–45 years
- Turnover
- Up to ₹100 Cr
- Covers
- 1 person per enterprise
- Validity
- 1 year, renewable
- Joining fee
- ₹1,00,000 (one-time)
- Annual fee
- ₹50,000
- Admission
- Board review
- All Dreamers membership benefits
- Exclusive business networking and leadership forums
- Business dialogues and industry discussions
- Business collaborations and strategic connections
- Flagship YEF events and leadership initiatives
By invitationMEMBERSHIP 03
Council
Influence, Mentor & Nation-Build
For established business leaders.
- Age
- No age limit
- Turnover
- Above ₹100 Cr*
- Covers
- 2 persons per company (Director level or nominated senior representatives)
- Validity
- 1 year, renewable
- Joining fee
- ₹5,00,000 (one-time)
- Annual fee
- ₹1,00,000
- Admission
- By invitation only
- All Entrepreneur membership benefits
- Exclusive Council-level networking and leadership interactions
- Strategic discussions and policy dialogues
- Mentoring and supporting emerging entrepreneurs
- Invitations to select high-level roundtables and special delegations
- Contributing to YEF's long-term vision and nation-building initiatives
*Distinguished entrepreneurs and leaders may also be invited on exceptional merit.
Total first-year fee: Dreamers ₹5,000 · Entrepreneur ₹1,50,000 · Council ₹6,00,000. The one-time joining fee is not charged again on annual renewal. All members must align with YEF's values, objectives and commitment to nation-building.
A thoughtful, consensus-driven approach
Membership selection process
- 01NominationA National Council member proposes a candidate
- 02Council ConsensusThe Membership Director sends an invitation
- 03ApplicationThe candidate applies on the YEF Bharat website
- 04Chapter Board ApprovalConfidential voting with the full Board present; up to 2 ‘No’ votes permitted
- 05Final ApprovalBy National & Chapter leadership
Step 03 · Application
Received an invitation? Apply here.
Fill in the online application. Your Chapter Board will review it and get back to you.
Trouble with the form? Write to info@yefbharat.org