African France Summit: “The Challenge of 1000”

Dear stakeholders,

Please see below a call of interest for the African France Summit which will be taking place on June 4 and 6, 2020 in Bordeaux-France.
The France Government will be inviting 1000 entrepreneurs from the African continent, through a challenge called “The Challenge of 1000” to which 50 South African entrepreneurs will be selected.

Entrepreneurs will be able to present their companies or projects, seek financing, partners and express themselves on their innovations and concerns during the Summit, on the Cité des Solutions. This professional fair will last 3 days and will bring together African and French companies, civil societies and funders around the challenges of sustainable cities in Africa and France.
The cost of plane tickets and 3 days accommodation will be fully paid, for the selected entrepreneurs.

What are the main conditions to apply to the challenge of 1,000 :

-To be an African entrepreneur, having an activity related to one of the 7 districts of The City of Solutions
– Access to essential services, (Safety, Resources, Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency, Risk Management, – Vulnerable communities)

-Feeding the cities, (Urban and suburban Agriculture, Agribusiness, Shops, restaurants)
–  Building and enhancing the city, (Architecture, Construction and Buildings, Street Furniture, green Areas, parks and Gardens, Urban Art)
-Moving around the city / visit the city, (Transport infrastructure, Mobility, Access, Sustainable Tourism)
– Living in the city, (Affordable Housing, Healthcare, Education and training, Culture, Sports and Leisure Activities)
– Financing and structuring projects,
– Connecting the city (Digital, tech for good…)
– The organization needs a real legal existence (legal statute)
– The organization should have an increasing revenue
– The organization should have a viable product or solution, innovative or duplicable at a lower cost, to make French and African cities more sustainable from an environmental and social point of view.

How to participate and Calendar
Call for projects online: October 18 – February  29, 2020 – Click Here 
Selection of the best applications, apply as soon as possible! : Every month
The nomination of the 1.000 winners: End of March 2020
the Africa-France Summit in Bordeaux, France: June 4, 5 and 6, 2020

South Africa is a priority country for the organizing committee of this summit, therefore you are encouraged to share this information with interested entrepreneurs.

For more information kindly contact:

Mathieu Becue
Mathieu.becue@diplomatic.gouv.fr
012 452 1727