Africa's biggest startup competition for high school students.

Empowering youth to become the driving force of innovation and entrepreneurship.

Registrations for the 2025 cohort are open.

Let's shape the future with entrepreneurial minds.

Schule Z is the Africa’s biggest innovation and entrepreneurship competition, in which high school students between the ages of 13 and 18 compete to solve problems with global impact.

Since 2019, Schule Z has been cultivating essential business, technology and 21st-century skills in students, while strengthening teachers’ instructional approaches in entrepreneurship education.

The stages of the Schule Z competition

Schule Z is a multi-phase competition designed to nurture young innovators and entrepreneurs.

Step 1

Entrepreneurship & Tech education

For 10 weeks, students are exposed to school-based workshops about entrepreneurship and emerging technologies.

Step 2

Incubation & mentoring

Under the guidance of mentors, students form teams and build real-world startups with a significant impact.

Step 3

Entrepreneurship Competition

The top national teams will pitch their ideas to a jury during the national competition. Winners will participate in the international competition.

Empowering youth through school-based entrepreneurship program

Schule Z has been shown to enhance participants’ life skills, academic achievement, and future prospects.

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In line with the King's vision

« We must no longer allow our education system to function as a machine for producing legions of unemployed people. »

His Majesty King Mohammed VI,

may God assist Him

Countries involved

What their President has to say.

Are you curious to meet the rising star of African entrepreneurship in 2025 ?

Our activities

Schule Z offers a comprehensive education that blends entrepreneurship, technology, leadership, and mentorship.

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Inspiration Sessions

Inspirations sessions

This series of high school meetings aims to inspire students by allowing them to meet entrepreneurs and leaders who will share their visions and experiences.
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2.

Workshops

Workshops

High school students will participate in an eleven-week workshop series focused on entrepreneurship, leadership, and emerging technologies.
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3.

Project incubation

Project incubation

Under the guidance of mentors, students will form teams of 2 to 4 members to brainstorm and create innovative, real-world startups.
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4.

National Entrepreneurship competition

National Entrepreneurship competition

Junior Startup will pitch their project during this unique ceremony. The national winner will represent their country during the international competition.
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5.

International competition & cohort fellowship

International competition & cohort fellowship

42 students, winners of the national competitions, will gather in Morocco for 7 days to co-create solutions and participate in the international competition at GITEX Africa.
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6.

Summer internships

Summer internships

Through partnerships with engaged companies and organizations, young talents will be able to benefit from observation internships during the holidays.
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Let's build a better world together

Wealth creation is the key to eradicating poverty.

Be part of the solution. Help us create a world where every child and young person has the chance to thrive, free from poverty. 

Schule Z cultivates young leaders who are equipped to overcome poverty, drive economic growth, and create positive social change. Our programs foster entrepreneurship, innovation, and a strong sense of purpose.

Partners already involved

A heartfelt thank you to the local sponsors and partners listed below for their unwavering support.

Sponsors

Intitutional partners

Majors contributors

Medias partners

Academic partners

Technical partners

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Want to be involved in SCHULE Z ?

Let's get in touch

Fill in this form or send us an e-mail with your inquiry.


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