France seeks African geniuses to save the world
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| France President, Emmanuel Macron |
Have you conceived innovative
solutions to promote the emergence of sustainable cities in view of the world’s
problems with climate change, waste management?
Then come and present them during
the Challenge of 1,000 at the Africa-France 2020 Summit where 1,000 African
entrepreneurs will be allowed to present their solutions in Bordeaux at The
City of Solutions, a show dedicated to projects and solutions for sustainable
cities and territories to be held during the 28th edition of the summit from
June 4 - 6.
Applications are open until
January 31, 2020 and the selection of contractors will be based on the
following criteria: you must be an African entrepreneur having an activity
related to one of the 7 districts of The City of Solutions*; gender parity,
female candidates are encouraged to apply; geographical balance of origin of
contractors; balance of themes on the 7 districts*; have a viable product or
solution, innovative or duplicable at a lower cost, to make French and African
cities more sustainable from an environmental and social point of view; be
registered on the Digital Africa platform.
*The City of Solutions’ 7 themed
districts to create the city of the future together are: access to essential
services, feeding the cities, building and enhancing the city, moving around
the city, living in the city, financing and structuring projects, and connecting
the city.
Good luck with your application.
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