$100,000 – Red Bull Basement

Red Bull Basement Kenya 2026 is a national innovation incubator for first‑time founders and students to develop early‑stage ideas into prototypes using AI tools, mentorship, and resources. Teams compete locally for a spot at the global Red Bull Basement World Final in Silicon Valley — where the ultimate winner can receive significant equity‑free funding and tech credits to propel their idea.

Benefits include:

• National winners receive exclusive AI tools and mentoring.
• Global finalists attend a 3‑day Silicon Valley experience with exposure to investors, mentors, and peers.
• Global prize: $100,000 USD cash to bring the winning idea to life.

Past winners have developed solutions in agriculture, sustainability, and digital innovation.

• Must be a current university student
• Submit an innovative idea (proof of concept encouraged)
• Willingness to participate in national finals and global final if selected
• Strong interest in technology, entrepreneurship, and social impact