Are you a young entrepreneur? Do you have a project you believe in? Is it innovative and does it address a social or community challenge in your country or for your fellow citizens? Register and apply now. You could be the Startupper of the Year!
The mission of Total Startupper Project is to support young innovative entrepreneurs by not only giving them financial support but also customized coaching, an impactful and rewarding label and visibility. It is an initiative with a very concrete response towards strengthening the industrial fabric and improving employment in Nigeria in line with the values of Total to support new initiatives that will improve the lives of communities across continents.
A total number of 1,934 projects were submitted and evaluated to get the top 72. This was conducted, in accordance with the contest rules, by the first level reviewers who comprised of carefully selected professionals, business experts, professors and senior lecturers in Nigeria.
Subsequently the top 72 projects were evaluated by a jury of professionals who reviewed and selected an initial top ten and then top 3 amongst the projects. This was based on specific criteria which include innovation, originality, audacity and potential to impact on socio-economic development of the Nigerian society and its people.
We aim to support good ideas and projects that help address a widespread problem affecting communities in your country. It could be about providing educational opportunities, reducing child mortality, improving public health, developing access to electricity in rural areas, improving road safety on the roads or building houses with eco-friendly materials — in fact, anything that could make life better in your country.
Tell us how your project will help more and more people over time, at home or even abroad. Tell us how it empowers people, improves living conditions, and contributes to overall economic well-being.
Anyone can change the world — teenagers or graduates, men or women. As long as you believe in your project and want to make things better, take this opportunity to participate. You could be the next Startupper of the Year or the Top Female Entrepreneur!
2018-2019 CHALLENGE
After the success of the first Challenge in 34 African countries, this year’s has been extended to a total of 55 countries around the world.
3 winners from each country will receive financial support, extensive publicity and coaching. From among these 3 winners per country, we will select grand winners by region, who will be offered additional support.
This year, a Top Female Entrepreneur category has been introduced. During the first Challenge, women accounted for almost 25% of the winners, even though they only made up 13% of the applicants. With this special award this year, we hope to give the women entrepreneurs an extra push to take part. It is also aligned with other Total initiatives for women.
Age : The project or business owner must not be more than 35 years old.
Nationality : The participant must be a citizen of the country where he/she participates.
Project age : The project can be an idea or a start-up created within the last two years.
HOW TO APPLY
Click on the Continent for the list of the participating Countries. By Clicking the name of your Country, you would be redirected to your local website to participate. Note: You must be a Country National to be eligible for participation.
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