About this opportunity
Business start-up programme for young Kenyan entrepreneurs providing grants, training and mentoring.
Shell Foundation is offering this grant to Young entrepreneurs aged 18-35 across Kenya. It is designed for ventures working in Manufacturing at the MSME, Youth-led stage.
The opportunity offers KES 1,000,000 grant, with support including Cash grant, 6-month mentorship, Business training. Applications are scheduled to close on 2026-08-21. Review the eligibility, required materials and application guidance below before continuing to the organiser’s website.
YouthEnergyKenya
Quick facts
Funding
KES 1,000,000 grant
Opportunity type
Grant
Deadline
2026-08-21
Status
Closed
Countries
Kenya
Sectors
Manufacturing
Business stage
MSME, Youth-led
Target applicants
Young entrepreneurs aged 18-35
What you can get
- Cash grant
- 6-month mentorship
- Business training
Who can apply
- Kenyan citizen aged 18–35
- Business under 3 years old
What you need to apply
✓ID
✓Business plan
✓Financial forecast
Application tips
- 1Read the eligibility criteria twice before drafting.
- 2Quantify your impact — numbers speak louder than adjectives.
- 3Tell a founder-first story. Panels remember people, not products.
- 4Submit at least 48 hours before the deadline.
Ready to apply
This round has closed
Applications are no longer open. Check the organiser's page for the next cycle, or browse opportunities that are open now.
