CLE HAITI
If a change will come,
we should bring it
Through its Angaje programme, CLE has devoted the last twelve months to supporting the emancipation of around a hundred young entrepreneurs, helping them with their personal development, formalising and developing their businesses through specialised training and personalised follow-up. This year, CLE is bringing this programme to a close with the 5th edition of the ‘Chanpyon Lakay’ competition, an opportunity to reveal and reward these fast-growing social entrepreneurs.
The Chanpyon Lakay competition offers participants in the Angaje programme the unique opportunity to win a significant grant, aimed at strengthening the growth and development of their businesses. But more than just a competition, Chanpyon Lakay is a true celebration of entrepreneurial excellence, highlighting the innovative and inspiring initiatives of these young entrepreneurs. By honouring their creativity and commitment, we aim to raise the profile of their businesses and encourage public involvement in this positive dynamic.
The competition will culminate in December 2024 with the selection of the winners, who will receive grants to support the development of their businesses. In this way, Chanpyon Lakay aims to showcase the innovation and community involvement of young entrepreneurs, helping to build a promising future for all.
Through its Angaje Program, CLE trains and supports hundreds of young entrepreneurs, guiding them through personal development, business formalization, and business growth. Through specialized seminars and ongoing, personalized mentorship, these entrepreneurs are given the tools they need to succeed.
To mark the culmination of this journey, CLE is proud to launch the 5th edition of the “Chanpyon Lakay” competition, a unique opportunity to showcase and reward emerging social entrepreneurs.
“Chanpyon Lakay offers Angaje program participants the chance to win significant grants to help scale and strengthen their businesses. But more than a competition, Chanpyon Lakay is a true celebration of entrepreneurial excellence, highlighting innovative and inspiring initiatives. By recognizing their creativity and dedication, we aim to raise the visibility of their businesses and encourage greater public engagement in this transformative movement.
Winners of this competition will receive grants to support the growth of their businesses, making Chanpyon Lakay a powerful platform for innovation and community-driven entrepreneurship. This initiative plays a key role in building a better future for all.
Discover the winners of the 5th edition
"A Conversation Between
Experts & CLE's New Champions"
Join us on February 18 for an inspiring webinar featuring the future leaders of Haitian agriculture, all from the Chanpyon Lakay competition! Join us to celebrate the entrepreneurs who are shaping the future of agriculture through leadership, innovation, and sustainable impact.
Key Highlights:
- Hear first-hand stories from the 5 CHANPYON LAKAY winners - their journeys, challenges and vision for the future.
- Learn about CLE's ANGAJE incubation program - its history and role in supporting emerging entrepreneurs.
- Discover the mission and impact of the HFSA.
- Engage in an exclusive discussion with expert panelists.
This is your chance to support and connect with changemakers who are transforming Haiti’s agricultural landscape!
Coming soon: The Pitch Competition with the participants of the 5th edition of Chanpyon Lakay! Stay tuned.
Important dates
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Due to the current insecurity situation in Haiti, which has unfortunately paralyzed a large part of our activities, we would like to inform you that the dates of the Chanpyon Lakay contest have had to be changed. As everyone’s safety is our priority, we have decided to postpone the event to a later date.
We assure you that the new dates will be communicated shortly, as soon as the situation allows, so that we can organize the event in the best conditions of safety and comfort for all.
- September 13, 2024 | Contest launch : The competition is officially launched on September 13, 2024, at the close of the 3rd Seminar.
- October 1 - October 16, 2024 | Application period : Entrepreneurs will have to submit their applications, detailing their business plans and explaining how they intend to use the grant to develop their company. This phase closes on October 16, 2024.
- October 18, 2024-October 31, 2024 | Evaluation period : Following the application period, a panel of experts will evaluate all submissions. The top 10 finalists will be selected based on the viability, innovation and impact potential of their businesses. This evaluation process takes place during the last two weeks of October.
- November 8, 2024 | Official announcement of the 10 finalists selected to take part in the rest of the competition.
- November 20- November 30, 2024 | Voting period : The public is invited to vote for the company (candidate) of their choice from among the 10 finalists.
- November 30, 2024 | Closing of votes: Announcement of the winners, as follows: Grand ‘Chanpyon Lakay’ 2024 (with the most points out of 10) ; Chanpyon Lakay 2024 (the 4 with the most points out of 9) ; Chanpyon Lakay 2024 finalists (the 5 with the lowest scores out of 10).
- December 4-5, 2024 | Pitch Bonus: In this final stage, the 10 winners are called upon to defend their project in front of a panel of judges with a view to accessing a loan offer supported by our main lenders and partners. Each participant has just a few minutes to convince the jury of the relevance of their project, by demonstrating the potential impact of their business through a well-structured investment plan.
- September 13, 2024 | Competition launched
- October 1 - October 16, 2024 | Application period
- October 18, 2024-October 31, 2024 | Evaluation period
- November 8, 2024 | Announcement of the 10 finalists
- January 27- February 7, 2025 | Public voting period for finalists
- February 11, 2025 | Winners announced: Grand Chanpyon Lakay 2024: Top scorer - Chanpyon Lakay 2024: Top 4 (out of 5) - Finalists: Remaining 5
- TBD | Pitch Bonus: Finalists present investment plans to judges for potential loan offers.
For questions concerning prospective applications please email [email protected]
or call (+509) 2816-2324
CLE-HAITI
Prizes to be won
Each finalist will be rewarded according to his or her ranking. But just like last year, a special prize will be awarded to the “Gran Chanpyon Lakay”. The Gran Chanpyon Lakay is considered the Champion of Champions.
- “Gran Chanpyon Lakay" : The project that emerges as the overall winner (Gran Chanpyon Lakay) will not only receive recognition, but also a significant financial reward. This sum can be essential for the development of its business. 1st Prize: 5,000 USD
- 2nd to 5th prizes: 2,500 USD
- 6th to 10th prize: 1,000 USD
Award ceremony
December 12, 2024
The Chanpyon Lakay competition represents a unique opportunity for Angaje participants to gain recognition, funding and support for their entrepreneurial initiatives. It’s a celebration of their hard work and a testament to the potential of young entrepreneurs to stimulate economic growth and social change in their communities.
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