Entrepreneurship: Abidjan hosts April 22, 2026 Phare de l’Entrepreneuriat with $1,200 in prizes

The third edition of Phare de l’Entrepreneuriat will take place on April 22, 2026 at Palm Club in Abidjan, organized by ACCEDE Internationale. The event brings together startups, experts and institutions to foster innovation. Organizers report over 250 participants attended the previous edition. The program features a pitch competition with 500,000 CFA francs (about $800) and a business game with 200,000 CFA francs (about $320), alongside panels on AI, impact and diaspora, reflecting the growing strength of Côte d’Ivoire’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.