Press release: Applications for the 9th edition of the Castel Prize open from April 13 to May 31, 2026

The Pierre Castel Prize, launched in Côte d'Ivoire in 2018, is a pan-African competition aimed at supporting young talents engaged in sustainable development. Applications for the 9th edition are open from April 13 to May 31, 2026. To date, the prize has awarded 13 Ivorian laureates with over 110 million FCFA in funding, as well as 8 years of training, mentoring, and coaching.