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Home
About
Kenya
- Stage 1– Kenya
- Stage 2 – Kenya
Philippines
- Stage 1 – Philippines
- Stage 2 – Philippines
Contact

Stage 1 Competition in Kenya and Philippines is Now Open!

Submit your innovative idea—no specific topic required. Whether you’re tackling a business challenge, a social issue, or something entirely unique, we want to hear from you!

Deadline Kenya: November 30th, 2026

Deadline Philippines: January 17th, 2027

This is your chance to start your journey with us and take the first step toward becoming one of the 1000 Young Entrepreneurs.

Have questions? Reach out to us anytime at 1000ye@aiducation.or

find all necessary documents for your application below

download application documents

find additional useful links which can help you with your application and pitching below

USEFUL LINKS

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Name *

First

Last

Email *

Phone *

Which country are you based in? *

Kenya
Philippines

How and are

I am below 30 years old *

Yes
No

Upload your identification card or passport *

Drag & Drop Files, Choose Files to Upload You can upload up to 5 files.

Have you ever taken part in a workshop/program about Entrepreneurship? *

Yes
No

Please upload your certification of the Entrepreneur program/workshop *

Drag & Drop Files, Choose Files to Upload

Name of Start Up *

What is the time commitment per week you can afford? *

1-8h/week (1 day/week)
9-16h/week (2 days/week)
17-24h/week (3 days/week)
25-32h/week (4 days/week)
33-40h/week (5 days/week)

Are you applying as an individual or as part of a team? *

I am applying alone (solo founder)
We are a team (co-founders or a group)

2 mins video of you explaining your passion, vision and business *

Drag & Drop Files, Choose Files to Upload

If video size is over 512 MB, please provide a link on the message section for us.

Business Plan *

Drag & Drop Files, Choose Files to Upload You can upload up to 5 files.

You can use your own Business plan or find a template which can help you in "Download Application Documents" on the top of the page

How did you hear about this competition? *

Though Linkedin
Through Instagram
Through Facebook
Through Aiducation Partners
Through Pathway Partners
I am an Aiducation Alumni
I am a Pathway Alumni
Through search engine
Other

Are you affiliated with a entrepreneurship organisation or hub? If yes, please choose the one you are *

Anza Village
Sinapsis
Vijiji Hub
YEPI
Africa Tech Space
Wylde International
Hazina Group
Resilience Action
Innovar
CAP YEI
IHub
IOME 254
Eldo Hub
Mombasa SBDC
Other

I agree that Aiducation International may store the contact and application details I have provided, for the purpose of processing my Start-Up Award application. This information will only be accessible to Aiducation staff and will not be shared with necessary third parties. *

Yes
No

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UBS AG
CH-4002 Basel
IBAN: CH24 0023 3233 120909.01A
Account-Nr.: 233-120909
BIC: UBSWCHZH80A
Post Account: 80-2-2

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