The World's 1st Tech Entrepreneurship
Competition for Teens
Empowering the Next Generation of Tech Entrepreneurs
Designed to Transform Teens into Founders
Startup Teens is more than just a competition — it’s a national journey that empowers students from Grades 7 to 12 to become tomorrow’s tech entrepreneurs. Through hands-on training, expert mentorship, and a collaborative team experience, participants learn how to turn bold ideas into real-world solutions. The program offers a dynamic platform for students to innovate, pitch, and grow — all while gaining the skills, confidence, and exposure needed to thrive in the startup world.
Just Started, Sky Is the Limit
Connect with like-minded young entrepreneurs, innovators, and future leaders
Why to Join Startup Teen?
Call opened for Schools
Tech-Driven Entrepreneurship
Learn how to turn tech ideas into real startups with expert mentorship and hands-on guidance.
Mentorship
Learn coding, AI, and entrepreneurship.
Networking
Connect with like-minded peers and tech professionals.
Recognition
Opportunity to showcase projects to investors and win prizes.
Internships
Access to internships at global companies across the tech industry.
Academic Benefits
Exclusive university scholarships & tuition discounts.
Win Big with Real Rewards
From tablets and laptops to exclusive scholarships — top teams win prizes to fuel their next big move.
For Students in Grades 7-12
Aged 13-18 Years
Two Rounds to Choose From
June Round
July Round
Competition Stages
Educational Stage
In this stage you will learn:
- How to Transform a Problem into a Startup.
- Marketing: Brand & Identity.
- How to Build a Business Model.
- An Introduction to Prototyping.
- Pitching Skills.
- Mentorship Sessions.
- Prototype Development & Technical Support.
Campus Champion Round
The Intra-School Round is the first level of competition, where student teams from the same school compete internally to earn the right to represent their school at the Startup Faceoff round and in the National Day.
- A dedicated day for all of the school’s teams to pitch their startup ideas.
- Get instant Feedback and improvement.
- Top Teams will represent their schools in the Startup Faceoff round.
Startup Faceoff Round
The Inter-School Round brings together the winning teams from each school to compete on a wider. It’s the gateway to the National Competition Day.
- Finalist teams selected from the Intra-School Round will pitch their startup idea in front of consultant and judges.
- Get instant Feedback and improvement.
- Top Teams will represent their schools in National Day.
National Founders Finals
The National Founders Final Day is the final and most prestigious stage of the Startup Teens journey. It brings together the top finalist teams from Stage 1 and Stage 2 of the Inter-School Competition to compete head-to-head for the national title. This day is designed to celebrate youth innovation, showcase the most promising startup ideas, and connect young talents with key players in the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
The National Founders Final Day is more than just a final round — it’s a celebration of Egypt’s future innovators.
- It provides exposure, recognition, and opportunities for top students.
- It connects youth directly with incubators, investors, and innovation networks.
- It represents the culmination of months of learning, mentoring, and prototyping.
Expert Mentors
Students will be mentored by industry professionals, startup founders, and business experts
Entrepreneurship &
Business Modeling
Pitching & Public Speaking
Marketing & Branding
Technology & Prototyping
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Who Can Participate?
Only Schools Can Apply
Participation is exclusive to schools (International Schools, Private language Schools, or STEM).
Students in Grades 7 to 12
Each participating team must consist of students from the same grade, between Grade 7 and Grade 12.
Multiple Teams Per School
Schools can register with one or more teams, with each team representing a specific grade level (e.g., one team for Grade 7/8, one for Grade 9/10, etc.).
Teams Must Be School-Based
Each team must be fully formed from students enrolled in the same school.
Mixed-school teams are not permitted.
Have a Question?
The goal is to empower students from Grades 7 to 12 to explore entrepreneurship through a tech-enabled journey.
The program equips teens with both technical and business skills to build real startup projects, guided by mentorship, teamwork, and hands-on experience.
The program is designed in stages over several months, including:
- 4-week educational phase (2 sessions per week).
- Project submission phase.
- Intra-School Competition Round (School-level pitch day).
- Inter-School Competition Round (Regional pitch rounds).
- National Competition Day (Finale for top teams).
To participate:
- Only schools can apply.
- Students must be in Grade 7 to Grade 12, aged between 13–18.
- Each team must consist of 5 students from the same school and same grade.
- Schools can register multiple teams, one per grade level.
- All participants must be able to attend the competition activities in-person.
The program includes both educational and competitive components:
- Education Phase: 8 sessions over 4 weeks (delivered onsite at school).
- roject Submission: Teams submit a technical prototype and an entrepreneurship file.
- Intra-School Pitch Round: Teams compete within their school.
- Inter-School Pitch Round: Winning teams from each school compete with teams from other schools.
- National Competition Day: Finalist teams from across Egypt compete for top prizes.
- Problem Solving & Ideation.
- Business Model Building (BMC).
- Branding & Marketing.
- Prototyping Tools.
- Pitching & Presentation Skills.
- Tech & Entrepreneurship Integration.
Each team will create a tech-driven startup project solving a real-world problem, supported by a business model and a working prototype (web or mobile-based).
Yes! Top teams will win:
- Cash prizes and tangible rewards (devices, tools, kits).
- Exclusive mentorship and incubation opportunities.
- Scholarships and special recognitions.
No. There is a program fee that should be paid before enrolling in the round, which covers:
- Educational sessions.
- Mentorship and tools.
- Access to all pitch rounds.
- Participation kits, media coverage, and more.
You can fill out the interest form and the team will get in contact with you for the full details.
All phases of the competition will take place in person across Egypt, specifically in This includes educational sessions , mentorship events, school-level pitch days, and the National Finals.
No. In this edition, only schools can submit applications. Individual applications will not be accepted. Each school registers full teams of 5 students per grade.