APPLY: Euromena Award for Start-ups in Africa 2017

Euromena Consulting is launching the first edition of its Euromena Awards. Start-ups initiatives have been proliferating worldwide and Africa has shown huge potential for innovation and disruptions. Euromena team is composed of entrepreneurs who have been working in the region for years. The Awards represent an opportunity to celebrate the richness and strength of African innovation. Euromena Consulting’s prize is about discovering and bringing to the world the many innovative talents Africa boasts of.

The competition is about creativity, innovation, development and social matters aimed to reward African start-ups promoting ICT and social development in Africa. The first awards ceremony will be held in Abidjan on November 24th, 2017.

HOW IT WORKS

Your project will be assessed by a jury of professionals and the finalists will be welcomed to the ceremony. The jury is composed of ICT professionals, industry experts, media and institutions.

BENEFITS

A € 10,000 financial reward will be shared among the 3 candidates shortlisted by the jury. You might be one of them!

The winner will receive € 5,000, and 3,000 and 2,000 are intended for the 2nd and 3rd laureates, respectively.

SUPPORT

The winner will receive 6 months support from Euromena Consulting to contribute to its development. This includes a customized support for 6 months, adapted to the winner’s needs… (Market studies, business planning, coaching, etc.).

CRITERIA

The Euromena Awards are intended for companies or projects:

    • Related to Africa and/or established in the region
    • Operational, or on the verge of launching
    • Innovative projects, with social, economic, environmental and/or societal impact

If you fulfill those conditions, you will find below the application process

    • Download and fulfill the application form below
    • Gather required elements (project description, business plan, impact on the society, etc.)
    • Send the consolidated file to: [email protected]

To download the application form, click here!