Important dates
- 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 5, 2024 | Publication of the 15 finalists : Official announcement of the 15 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 its choice among the 15 finalists. Voting closes: November 30, 2024.
- November 30, 2024 | Voting Closes : Announcement of the 10 winners : The ten winners will be chosen by combining the points obtained from the analysis of the projects and those obtained from the number of votes cast.
- December 4-5, 2024 | Pitch Competition : Announcement of the 10 winners : During the Pitch Competition, the 10 finalists are called upon to defend their project in front of a panel of judges. Each finalist has a few minutes to convince the jury of the relevance of their project, demonstrating the potential impact of their company. The winners, chosen according to criteria such as originality, viability and sustainability, will receive financial support, enabling them to transform their initiatives. Beyond the competition, this event is also a celebration of the entrepreneurial spirit. It brings together brilliant minds, potential investors and innovation enthusiasts, creating an environment conducive to exchange and collaboration.
For questions concerning prospective applications please email info@clehaiti.org
or call (+509) 2816-2324