9th edition of the Pierre Castel Prize in Côte d'Ivoire: applications open from April 13 to May 31, 2026

The Pierre Castel Prize, launched in 2018, supports young African talents with 13 Ivorian laureates having received over 110 million FCFA. For the 2026 edition, applications are open from April 13 to May 31, focusing on innovative projects in food systems. Candidates must be aged 18 to 45, residents of certain African countries, and carry projects with measurable impact. The prize is exclusively for profit-oriented enterprises.