Tech-Driven Entrepreneurship
Learn how to turn tech ideas into real startups with expert mentorship and hands-on guidance.
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.
Just Started, Sky Is the Limit
Connect with like-minded young entrepreneurs, innovators, and future leaders
Call opened for Schools
Why to Join Startup Teen?
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
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Join the Competition Round
June Round
Start Date: 20 June 2026
- Application Submission · 20 June, 27 June & 19 July
- Semi Final Stage · 25 July – 14 August
- Final (National Day) · 29 August
Competition Stages
01
Educational Stage
Learn how to transform a problem into a startup, build a business model and prototype, and pitch your idea with mentorship and technical support.
02
Campus Champion Round
Teams from the same school pitch their startup ideas. The top teams represent their school in the next round.
03
Startup Faceoff Round
Winning teams from different schools pitch to consultants and judges for a place in the national final.
04
The Grand Final Day
Top finalist teams compete for the national title, meeting incubators, investors and innovation networks.
Expert Mentors
Students will be mentored by industry professionals, startup founders, and business experts
Entrepreneurship & Business Modeling
Pitching & Public Speaking
Marketing & Branding
Technology & Prototyping
Under the patronage of
Our Partners
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 one or more teams, each representing a grade level.
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?
What is the main goal of this program?
To empower students from Grades 7 to 12 to build real startup projects with mentorship and teamwork.
How long does the program last?
The program includes a four-week educational phase, project submission, school and regional pitch rounds, and a national competition day.
What are the eligibility requirements?
Only schools can apply. Students must be in Grades 7–12, aged 13–18. Teams consist of five students from the same school and grade and must attend in person.
What is the competition format?
Eight educational sessions over four weeks, a prototype and entrepreneurship file, an intra-school round, an inter-school round, and a national final.
What will students learn?
Problem solving, business modeling, branding, prototyping, pitching, technology, and entrepreneurship.
What types of projects will students work on?
Each team creates a tech-driven startup project solving a real-world problem, supported by a business model and working prototype.
Are there any prizes?
Top teams can win cash prizes, devices, mentorship, incubation opportunities, scholarships and recognition.
Is the competition free to join?
No. A program fee covers educational sessions, mentorship, tools, pitch rounds and participation materials.
Where will the competition take place?
Activities take place in person across Egypt, including sessions, mentorship, school pitch days and the national final.
Can students apply individually?
No. Only schools can submit applications and register full teams of five students per grade.