10 days until AwardX Europe Deadline! For the first time ever, we are bringing together both high school and university-aged founders across Europe into one competition.
π Submit your business idea before July 1 here: https://t.co/k7V0QYWhQb
Summer at LaunchX also means getting off campus and exploring the city together!
Weβre heading to the boardwalk at Belmont Park, catching the 4th of July fireworks over Seaport Village, and heading out to Petco Stadium to watch the Padres vs. D-backs game π
Born into a family of 10 siblings in Kenya, Salah was raised with an unshakable belief in the value of community and service. Salahβs story is a powerful example of trusting in oneβs abilities and purpose, even when the road ahead is uncertain. Read here: https://t.co/8qXXwuFJwt
What do we actually do at LaunchX?
Hear from our alums about their experience, and join us on the journey of taking the risks that count. Fall applications are open! Apply here: https://t.co/HuP63xd5Sv
Congratulations to our Spring BootCamp cohort for taking their ideas and making them stronger, clearer, and more actionable. This is just the start!
For Behruz, the experience was a masterclass in stepping out of his comfort zone and facing the fear of public pitching.
The Ultimate Sprint: Flagship Entrepreneurship Program at @ucsandiego
In just about a month, you'll sit directly in the driver's seat for a completely immersive founder experience. Your startup truly starts here.
The LaunchX Innovation Program is a 3-week experience where Launchies work with a real corporate partner to solve a meaningful business problem, by conducting research, analyzing customer needs, developing prototypes, and pitching solutions directly to industry leaders.
LaunchX Exploration Program is officially landing at UC San Diego from June 28 - July 11.
Live the college life on campus, collaborate with a global crew, and get a taste of real startup life. Are you ready to explore?
Join us in celebrating AwardX Kenya 26 winners π°πͺ
π₯ 1st Place: EcoGlow
π₯ 2nd Place: HewaSafi
π₯ 3rd Place: VUNA
π‘ Innovation Award: Pesa Baridi
Congratulations to all the teams who stepped up, pitched, and showed us the future of innovation in Kenya β¨
AwardX Europe is officially teaming up with Friends of Bata to co-create a new door for youth entrepreneurship πͺπΊβ¨
By joining forces, we are bridging the gap between classroom education and real-world market entry for the next generation of European builders.
Welcome to AwardX! If you just hit follow, here is a quick breakdown.
We host youth entrepreneurship competitions where you pitch your ideas, win cash funding, and get sponsored to join global LaunchX programs.
Find an active competition to enter: https://t.co/jOVPsXKmpK
Today, the LaunchX Online Startup Experience officially begins π
What does that actually mean? It means replacing hypotheticals with tangible architecture. Instead of running business simulations, we are placing our global cohort directly inside active, operating startups.
Meet the Team behind Summer β26 π
Here comes Deja, our Program Manager! She makes sure everything works behind the scenes so that Launchies can have fun, build a REAL startup, and meet lifelong friends and mentors.
Deja and the team are here to help. We'll see you soon!
4 programs, 1 mission: Making entrepreneurship accessible and practicalπ
Whether youβre learning startup basics, solving real business challenges, interning at a startup, or launching your own product, thereβs a place for you at LaunchX Summer 2026 Online Edition π
On the edge of our seats waiting for summer, and well ... LaunchX Summer Programs!
6 programs that cover from the fundamentals of entrepreneurship to the very end outcome of launching your venture into the real world. And undeniably many connections along the way πΊπ
Meet the Team behind Summer β26 π
Say hello to Forest! As the person responsible for the overall health of LaunchX, he balances the big picture: driving our organization's growth while ensuring our founders have an incredible experience.
Meet Florent βFloβ Nduwayezu, final judge at AwardX Kenya π°πͺ
Flo is an early-stage investor, a builder of the African startup ecosystem. After bringing his expertise to an East Africa-focused investment fund, he invests with FP Capital, backing pre-seed to Series A startups.
Meet the Top 10 Finalists for AwardX Kenya 26 π°πͺ These brilliant young innovators have been selected to take the stage and pitch their game-changing solutions.
π M-PESA Foundation Academy, Thika
π Saturday, May 23, 2026
β° 9:00 AM β 1:00 PM (EAT)
AwardX Kenya Demo Day is almost here π°πͺ
Join us as Kenyaβs brightest young innovators take the stage to pitch bold ideas, tackle real-world challenges, and shape the future of Africa.
π M-PESA Foundation Academy, Thika
π Saturday, May 23, 2026
β° 9:00 AM β 1:00 PM (EAT)
Europeβs next generation of founders is about to take the stage πͺπΊ
Proudly sponsored by Friends of Bata, AwardX Europe is here to bridge the gap between "just an idea" and a world-class startup.
Applications close on July 1.
π Apply at https://t.co/aMpD1AOjka