One founding cohort
Applications are reviewed after the deadline — never first-come.
Founding Beta · women 18+
Join the first 100 Fellows.
Build practical AI capability through a pathway, real projects, mentors and peer accountability.
Founding Fellows cohort
Founding Beta applications are now open. Apply by Sunday, 20 September 2026 at 11:59 pm WAT.
Applications close in .
Founding Beta target: 100 Fellows.
Completed applications received: 0 — the Founding 100 starts with you.
Start with KayaApplications, admissions and the cohort target are separate numbers. Submitting early does not guarantee admission.
Applied learning
A pathway, real projects, screened mentors and peer accountability.
Adult route
For women aged 18+. Girls 13–17 use Code the Future.
No false promises
No guarantee of employment, income, funding or certification.
Selection weighs commitment, pathway fit, learning readiness, access equity and contribution to the cohort.