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Applications are currently being accepted for the Kenya Community Development Foundation (KCDF) Young Innovation Challenge 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Through strategic partnerships, KCDF has expanded the programme’s reach, enabling more innovators to access critical funding and technical support. In 2026, we are pleased to partner with I&M Foundation to implement the Young Innovators Challenge (YIC). While the name has evolved to reflect a broader innovation agenda, the Challenge remains committed to supporting youth-led solutions that address sustainable development challenges.
By combining resources and expertise, KCDF and I&M Foundation aim to award a total of 16 innovators (10 organisations and 6 Individuals) in this edition, seeking to strengthen their enterprises and accelerate scalable solutions that contribute to Kenya’s green transition. The finalists will be unveiled in 2027.
Category 1: To award six Young Innovators
Grant Amount: Up to KES 1,500,000
Category 2: To award 10 Youth-led Organisations
Grant Amount: Up to KES 5,000,000
Category 1: To award six Young Innovators
Eligibility: Individual youth (aged 15–35) with tested and impactful environmental innovations. (i.e an Individual or a group of individuals not formally registered)
Category 2: To award 10 Youth-led Organisations
Eligibility: Registered youth-led organisations/companies with scalable sustainable solutions. (i.e Civil Society organisations, Company Limited with shares, Company limited by Guarantee e.t.c)
All applications must be submitted via the links provided below:
You will need to submit:
NOTE: You can download and complete the application offline using the provided forms and then upload your responses via the submission links below. This ensures you retain a copy for your records.
Apply for KCDF Young Innovation Challenge
