JA Company of the Year Competition (COY 2026) Brings Together Young Innovators in Arusha

12 Teams | 10 Schools | One Platform for Innovation, Creativity & Project Management

TANZANIA COMPANY OF THE YEAR COMPETITION 2026

Celebrating Innovation, Teamwork & Young Entrepreneurial Talent

πŸ“… 26 September 2026
πŸ“ Arusha Technical College, Arusha, Tanzania

JA Company of the Year Competition (COY 2026 Tanzania) brought together 12 student teams from 10 schools across the Arusha Region for a day of innovation, creativity, collaboration and competition.

A Day of Innovation and Competition

On Saturday, 26 September 2026, Arusha became a meeting point for some of the region’s promising young innovators as students from different schools came together for the JAΒ Company of the Year Competition (COY 2026 Tanzania).

The competition challenged students to demonstrate their ability to develop ideas, work effectively as teams, manage projects and present practical solutions.

With 12 teams representing 10 schools, the event created an exciting environment where students could showcase their creativity while gaining valuable experience in teamwork, leadership, project management and presentation.

Students, Judges and Teachers during the JA Company of the Year Competition 2026 in Arusha.

12 Teams. 10 Schools. One Competition.

The 2026 JA COY Tanzania Competition brought together students from:

🏫 10

Schools

πŸ‘₯ 12

Participating Teams

πŸ’‘ 12

Business Idea Presented

πŸ† 4

Top Teams Recognized

Participating Schools

Arusha Science Secondary School
Arusha Secondary School
Edmund Rice Secondary School
Kaloleni Secondary School
Kiranyi Secondary School

Kimaseki Secondary School
Notre Dame Secondary School
Renea Secondary School
Tengeru Boys Secondary School
Winning Spirit Secondary School

Awards and Team Recognition:

One of the key highlights of the competition was the Best Project Management Application category.

Participating teams were given an opportunity to demonstrate how they applied project management concepts to their projects β€” from planning and organization to implementation, teamwork and presentation. Finally we have the Third Place Winner, Runner Up Winner and First Winner (Who will go to the Regional Competition at South Africa).

Following the evaluation process, three teams emerged as the top performers and another one as the Best Project Management Application team.

All Teams were provided with the Certificates of Participation to the Competition as Recognition from E3empower Africa the Implementor of Company Program in Tanzania.

BEST PROJECT MANAGEMENT APPLICATION AWARD:

Team Name: RELIGHT

School: Notre Dame Secondary School

Project Name: FUNZO BOT

Achievement: Best Project Management Application.

THIRD PLACE WINER AWARD:

Team Name: NITREX

School: Tengeru Boys Secondary School

Project Name: NITREX Organic Fertilizer

Achievement: Third Place Winner

RUNNER UP WINNER:

Team Name: CYCLO

School: Arusha Science School

Project Name: CYCLO

Achievement: Runner Up Winner

FIRST PLACE WINNER:

Team Name: MAMA RUBY

School: Kimaseki Secondary School

Project Name: MAMA RUBY DIAPER

Achievement: First Place Winner

Behind the Competition

The event was more than a competition. It was an opportunity for students to learn from one another, exchange ideas and gain practical experience outside the classroom.

Throughout the event, participants engaged in activities including:

πŸ’‘ Innovation, Creativity & Booth Trade Fair
Students presented ideas designed to address real-world challenges. They also showcased what they have done so far in booth trade fair to the Judges who passed around on each Team.

πŸ“‹ Project Management
Teams demonstrated planning, organization and implementation of their projects.

🀝 Teamwork
Students worked together to develop, refine and present their solutions.

🎀 Presentation Skills
Teams had the opportunity to communicate their ideas before judges and fellow participants.

πŸš€ Entrepreneurship
Participants explored how innovative ideas can be transformed into practical projects and opportunities.

Event Photo Highlights

EVENT OPENING

Participants Presentation Session

JUDGES PANEL

Booth Trade Fair Session

Moments That Defined the Day

From project presentations to team discussions, judging sessions and the final awards, the event was filled with moments that showcased the enthusiasm and determination of the participating students.

Congratulations to All Participants!

A special congratulations goes to the First Prize Winner, Runner-Up and Third Place team for their achievements in the Best Project Management Application category.

We also congratulate all 12 participating teams, their teachers, mentors and schools for their dedication, preparation and contribution to the success of COY 2026 Tanzania.

Every team brought an idea, a team and a story to the competition β€” and every participant leaves with valuable experience to build on.

EVENT INFORMATION

Event: JA Company of the Year Competition – COY 2026 Tanzania
Date: Saturday, 26 September 2026
Location: Arusha Technical College, Arusha
Region: Arusha, Tanzania
Participating Schools: 10
Participating Teams: 12
Award Category: Company of the Year (Third Palce, 2nd Place, First Place Winner and Best Project Management Application Project)
Organizer: E3empower Africa
Partners/Sponsors: JA Africa, PMIE(Project Management Institute)