TotalEnergies Nigeria Launches 2024 Startuppers Challenge to Reward 100 Entrepreneurs Across Africa
TotalEnergies Nigeria has announced the launch of the 2024 Startuppers Challenge, a platform designed to reward 100 entrepreneurs from 32 African countries. The Managing Director of TotalEnergies Marketing Nigeria Plc, Dr Samba Seye, made the announcement during the virtual launch of the fourth edition of the challenge.
The 2024 edition of the Startuppers Challenge is in celebration of the company’s 100th anniversary and is open to young entrepreneurs aged 18-35 with a business creation project or startup under three years old. The challenge is divided into three prize categories: Innov’Up, Cycle’Up, and Power’, with a monetary award of N8 million, personalized support, and a communication campaign to enhance the visibility of the winning projects.
A local jury consisting of experts, business leaders, startup ecosystem participants, sustainability stakeholders, and representatives from TotalEnergies Nigeria will select three winners, who will be named ‘Startupper of the Year by TotalEnergies’.
General Manager, Country Service, TotalEnergies, Mrs Adesua Adewole, emphasized Africa’s importance to TotalEnergies and highlighted that registration for the challenge will open on May 13 and close on June 18. Adewole also mentioned that 100 startups will be initially selected, with 15 finalists eventually emerging.
The challenge aims to promote innovation, entrepreneurship, and socio-economic development in African countries where TotalEnergies operates. With a focus on supporting young entrepreneurs with impactful business ideas, the Startuppers Challenge is set to empower the next generation of African innovators.