Pierre Castel Prize 2026

The Pierre Castel Prize 2026 is a pan-African award that recognises innovative companies with measurable economic, social and environmental impact in seven African countries. National winners receive a financial endowment, mentorship, and coaching, with a Pan-African Laureate receiving additional benefits and international exposure. The prize aims to support high-potential entrepreneurs contributing to sustainable transformation of food systems.

Financial endowment, mentorship, coaching, international participation support, and entrepreneurship training resources.

Applicants must be between 18 and 45 years old, nationals and residents of Algeria, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Madagascar or the Democratic Republic of Congo, founders or co-founders of a legally incorporated company operational for at least two years, and carrying out a development project with measurable impact.

Submit an application through the provided apply link with required documents.