AwardX Kenya 2026

AwardX Kenya 2026 is a national entrepreneurship competition for high school students in Kenya to submit business ideas or early-stage ventures, receive feedback, and compete on a national stage. The top 10 finalist teams present live at a Demo Day and compete for cash prizes and scholarships to LaunchX programs. Participation is free and teams or individuals may apply. The programme includes information sessions and partner support from several organisations.

Cash prizes (1st: $700; 2nd: $500; 3rd: $300), scholarships to LaunchX programs (including a full scholarship to the 2027 LaunchX Exploration Program for one team member of the winning team), certificates and LinkedIn badges; top 10 finalists receive a $3,000 scholarship to the LaunchX Online Flagship Program.

Open to high school students currently residing in Kenya; students may apply individually or as part of a team with all team members required to register before the deadline.

Apply online via the LaunchX application portal; applicants may register as individuals or teams and must register all team members before the deadline.