1,000 Young Entrepreneurs Start-Up Fund 2026 (Kenya)

About

Aiducation International's Thousand Young Entrepreneurs Stage 1 competition invites young people in Kenya to pitch an early-stage business idea in any sector, from agribusiness and tech to health, education and creative services. What you get: selected entrepreneurs can receive up to USD 1,000 in start-up funding, plus mentoring and coaching. Who can apply: Kenyan residents under 30, solo or as a team. How to apply: complete the online form with a government ID, any entrepreneurship training certificate, a 2-minute video about your business vision, and a business plan. Questions: 1000ye@aiducation.org.

Eligibility — verbatim from the source

Early-stage business idea; solo or team; ID, 2-minute video and business plan required.

Requirements

• Age: Under 30
• Citizenship: Kenya residents

What you get

• Up to USD 1,000 start-up funding
• Mentoring and coaching

Important dates

• Deadline: Nov 30, 2026

Location

Kenya