Prix de l'entrepreneur Africain 2024

The Prix de l'Entrepreneur Africain® rewards entrepreneurs who have distinguished themselves over the past year through their impact on society and the economy.

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Why Apply ?

The African Entrepreneur of the Year Award is first and foremost a national and international recognition. It shines a spotlight on success stories, giving them a platform for visibility and encounters, and the opportunity to scale up. By being included in the Next Impact 30 index, entrepreneurs boost their profile and their company's attractiveness.

The Prix de l'Entrepreneur is an opportunity to compare your company's key success factors with the best professionals (investors, entrepreneurs and consultants) and to share the African spirit.

Entrepreneurs also contribute to the emergence of new talent, by promoting the entrepreneurial spirit through their applications.

Application criteria

General application criteria

To be eligible for the Prix de l'Entrepreneur, the nominee must be the company's director and play an active role in management.

The factors evaluated to select the winners of the Entrepreneur Award are as follows:
  • The company's performance or strong potential,
  • Impact,
  • Its success,
  • Its practices.
The following criteria are also essential for the entrepreneur:
  • Leadership,
  • His achievements.

Criteria by category

"African Entrepreneur of the Year" category

  • Your company has been in business for at least 3 years,
  • Cumulative growth over the last 3 years,
  • Profitability over the last financial year.

"African Startup of the Year" category

  • Your company must have been in existence for less than 8 years,
  • Have achieved sales or raised funds since the creation of the company.

"Positive Impact" category

  • Your company integrates impact actions and an innovative dimension (innovation, creative innovation, creativity, etc.),
  • You have achieved sales or raised funds since the creation of the company.