Young founders competition
Building the next generation of disruptors
Young Founders Competition is an annual event centred around finding the best young talent across Africa.
Students will participate in a national project idea competition.
The winning teams will have the opportunity to join the Schule Z Innovators Fellowship in Morocco.
Challenges
3 main challenges on 03 topics :
- Climate : November 6, 2024
- Sustainable Energy : January 22, 2025
- Innovation : December 8, 2024
National Competition & Gala Awards
Student from around each country will compete in this annual challenge, tackling 4 key categories :
- Climate & Energy
- Agriculture & Food Security
- Health & Medicine
- Disruptive innovation for SDGs
February 26th to March 19th, 2025
International competition & Gala Awards
14 Startups winners of National competition will compete in Morocco.In addition to the competition, they will participate in a Fellowship and build connections with like-minded peers from 7 countries.
April 14th to April 19th, 2025
Demo Day
The teams will demo and pitch their company to a judging panel formed by investors, CEOs, and technologists in front of a public audience eager to see what they’ve been working on during the program. Companies will be judged based on their product-market fit, market size, traction, and pitch.
Skills improvement
By tackling high-pressure challenges, students strengthen their communication skills, develop strategic thinking, and forge deep connections in both physical and online environments. This experience leaves them with lasting memories and a sharper mental edge.
The Schule Z’s experience is one of the most impactful things they can do as a teenager — starting and launching their own company.
Get involved
Together, we can create a powerful impact and inspires the next generation of changemakers.