Mekatilili Micro-Grant Application

The Mekatilili Micro-Grant Award provides grants of up to KES 100,000 to Kenyan innovators, makers and problem-solvers ready to take the next step with an idea or project.

For more information regarding eligibility, please visit: https://www.mekatilili.com/microgrant

Are you a Kenyan citizen?

Are you (and everyone else in your team) between 21 and 35 years old at the time of application?

Will the proposed project or activity be implemented in Kenya?

Are you applying as an individual or as part of a team?

Have you already taken steps toward developing or testing your idea?

This could include research, engaging potential users or communities, developing an initial concept, creating a prototype, testing your approach, running a small pilot, or other activities that have helped you explore your idea.