New Feature As Total's Startupper Returns

This edition will feature a prize for the Best Female Entrepreneur, which aims to encourage female participation in the entrepreneurial space. The prize will apply in one of the two categories. The winner will be able to receive a maximum of two prizes: a prize in her category, and the prize for the Best Female Entrepreneur.

The latter will be determined based on her personality and background. Total's managing director Onward Tubela said the challenge reaffirms Total Energies' commitment to supporting the socio-economic development of countries in which the company operates across Africa. “Through the challenge, we seek to empower and support the most innovative entrepreneurs by assisting them to realise their projects.