Total Energies relaunch Startupper challenge
Total Energies has announced the relaunch of Start- upper of the Year Challenge in 32 countries of the African continent, including Botswana.
According to a statement, this year’s 3rd edition of the Start- upper reaffirms Total Energies’ commitment to supporting the socio- economic development of the countries in which the Company operates in Africa.
“It contributes locally to strengthening the social fabric by supporting the most innovative entrepreneurs in the realization of their projects,” said Total Energies, which has several operations in the country.
For this edition, the Start- upper of the Year Challenge will support and reward young local entrepreneurs between the ages of 18 and 35, who either have a business creation project or a startup that is under three years old, regardless of the sector of activity.
A local jury made up of experts, people from the world of startups, company managers from local sustainable development players and managers from Total Energies will select three winners with each winner receiving P100,000.00.
There will be three categories at stake. The categories are: the best business creation project, the best start up under 3 years old and the best female entrepreneur.
In the past edition of the competition, Ogaufi Setlhogile won first prize and also female entrepreneur of the year, Bokete Mthabisi won second prize and the third position went to Mooketsi Sembungu.
Registration is now open and will be accessible directly online and candidates have until December 23, 2021 to submit their applications. Registration is now open and will be accessible directly online at: http:// startupper. totalenergies. com.