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Frequently asked questions

What is the Cross-Cultural Entrepreneurial Residency – African Builders 2024?

This is an exchange and immersion program for young Malagasy entrepreneurs. For two weeks in France, they participate in workshops, meet experts and visit companies to strengthen their skills, expand their international network and acquire concrete tools to increase the impact of their businesses in their local communities.

What sectors are targeted by this residence?

The program focuses on strategic areas for sustainable development: creative industries (fashion, design, culture), agribusiness and agritech (new technologies applied to agriculture), energy and water (innovative solutions to meet essential needs), as well as social impact businesses, which aim directly to improve the living conditions of populations.

What are the conditions for participating in the Cross-Entrepreneurial Residency?

The candidates are young entrepreneurs aged 20 to 40, who have at least two years of experience managing or creating their own business. This requirement ensures that the beneficiaries already possess a certain level of entrepreneurial maturity and that the program truly contributes to accelerating their growth.

Which partners support this initiative?

The Cross-Cultural Entrepreneurial Residency is organized by CEENTRE, in partnership with the Club des Bâtisseurs and the French Embassy. This trio illustrates a desire for collaboration between Malagasy civil society, the African private sector, and international institutions, with the aim of giving more visibility and opportunities to young entrepreneurs.

What does the Treasure Hunt by SEEED consist of?

This is a fun, digital event organized on social media from September 23rd to 27th, 2024. More than 5,000 young people, spread across 11 cities, are participating in a puzzle game. They solve questions, collect clues, and find 20-character codes. The activity is facilitated by 20 local Entrepreneurship Support Organizations, raising awareness of entrepreneurship among young people while making the experience dynamic and inclusive.

What prizes are awarded during the first edition of the Treasure Hunt?

Three winners will receive a total of €1,500. The aim of this award is not only to congratulate the winners, but also to provide them with initial capital to launch or strengthen their entrepreneurial projects. This financial support is accompanied by mentoring to help them transform their ideas into viable businesses.

What types of projects are presented by the winners?

Who are the winners of this first edition?

The projects reflect the diversity and dynamism of Malagasy entrepreneurship. Gabrielle Randrianjafy Tsiarotsirinala is creating a ready-to-wear brand, Ratsimiebo Rojo Kenny is developing a livestock farm, while Randrianantoanina Ny Aina is launching a startup specializing in innovative household products. These initiatives demonstrate both a connection to local needs and significant growth potential.

The three winners are Gabrielle Randrianjafy Tsiarotsirinala (Antananarivo), Ratsimiebo Rojo Kenny (Toamasina), and Randrianantoanina Ny Aina, who received the Jury's Choice Award. Each of them exemplifies the ability of young Malagasy people to propose original entrepreneurial solutions, rooted in their environment, but with a long-term development vision.

How is the CEENTRE celebrating its 10th anniversary in Ankadifotsy?

What has been the main mission of CEENTRE since its creation?

On March 6, 2025, the NGO will celebrate its 10th anniversary with a festive and educational event. Alongside its partners, it is organizing a free training course in collaboration with the General Directorate of Taxes. This training will help young entrepreneurs better understand taxation, particularly the workings of the simplified tax. The event symbolizes both a review of the NGO's journey and an opening to new perspectives.

For the past ten years, CEENTRE has been actively engaged in promoting and supporting youth entrepreneurship in Madagascar. Its mission is to support young people through training, incubation programs, networking opportunities, and events. These ten years represent a symbolic milestone: a decade of work to create an ecosystem conducive to innovation and youth employment, and a look towards new initiatives to further amplify its impact