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
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26 September 2026
π 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.
12 Teams. 10 Schools. One Competition.
The 2026 JA COY Tanzania Competition brought together students from:
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Schools
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Participating Teams
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Business Idea Presented
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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:
π‘ 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.
π Project Management
Teams demonstrated planning, organization and implementation of their projects.
π€ Teamwork
Students worked together to develop, refine and present their solutions.
π€ Presentation Skills
Teams had the opportunity to communicate their ideas before judges and fellow participants.
π Entrepreneurship
Participants explored how innovative ideas can be transformed into practical projects and opportunities.
Event Photo Highlights












Participants Presentation Session













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 β 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)