Kenya Community Development Foundation (KCDF) Young Innovation Challenge 2026

The KCDF Young Innovation Challenge 2026 is a grant-based programme for Kenyan youth and youth-led organizations to support innovative solutions addressing sustainable development in Kenya. The programme aims to award a total of 16 innovators (6 individuals and 10 organizations) with funding to scale their enterprises and innovative projects, complemented by technical support. Finalists will be announced in 2027.

Grant funding to scale solutions and access to technical support; potential incubation/mentorship components as part of the programme

Eligible applicants are Kenyan residents; categories include individual youth (aged 15–35) and registered youth-led organisations/companies with scalable sustainable solutions.

Submit technical application with a high-level budget and supporting documents via the provided application forms