TotalEnergies Startupper of the Year Challenge 2022
2022 TotalEnergies Startupper of the Year Challenge

Are you a young business owner?
Do you have a cause that you are passionate about?
Is it unique and inventive, and does it solve a social or communal issue in your nation or among your fellow citizens?
Now is the time to register and apply.
You may be named Entrepreneur of the Year.
Regardless of the kind of company or activity, all projects are eligible as long as they have the qualities of creative start-ups: innovation, competitiveness, growth acceleration, and job creation.
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About The TotalEnergies Startupper of the Year
TotalEnergies’ Startupper of the Year Challenge is returning for its third year across 32 African nations!
Its mission is to assist young African entrepreneurs aged 18 to 35 years old.
Participants include all company creation project holders and young creative businesses who have a good influence on their communities and the environment.
Tell us how your initiative will benefit an increasing number of individuals over time, both at home and abroad.
Tell us how it empowers individuals, improves living circumstances, and helps the economy as a whole.
Three winners from each nation will get financial assistance, considerable visibility, and mentoring as part of TotalEnergies Startupper of the Year.
We will choose grand champions by area from among these three winners per nation, who will get further assistance.
Anyone can make a difference in the world, whether they are teens or graduates, men or women.
Take advantage of this chance to engage if you believe in your idea and want to improve things.
You may be the next Top Female Entrepreneur or Startupper of the Year!
Eligibility for TotalEnergies Startupper of the Year Challenge
- Best business creation project
- Best startup under 3 years old*
- Best female entrepreneur
Selection Criteria:
- Sustainable Development
- Innovation
- Project feasibility
Eligible Countries
- North Africa (Algeria, Egypt, Morocco, Mauritania, Tunisia)
- West Africa (Ivory Coast, Ghana, Guinea, Nigeria, Senegal, Togo)
- Central Africa (Cameroon, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of the Congo)
- East Africa (Ethiopia, Eritrea, Kenya, Reunion Island-Mayotte Island, Madagascar, Uganda, Tanzania)
- Austral Africa (South Africa, Angola, Botswana, Eswatini, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe)
Number of Winners: up to 3 winners per country
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How to Apply for TotalEnergies Startupper of the Year
The list of participating nations may be found by clicking on the continent.
You will be routed to your local website to participate by clicking the name of the nation.
Remember, you must be a citizen of the country to participate!
Here is the official link to apply for TotalEnergies Startupper of the year
Value of TotalEnergies Startupper of the Year:
- Financial support
- Media
visibility - Coaching
Application Deadline: 23rd December 2021