Competition format & key facts
Organized detailsOverview
UCAD's Semaine de l’Innovation et de l’Entrepreneuriat 2026 includes an open Grand Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition for students, young graduates, researchers, innovative project holders and qualifying startups.
Complete competition details
SIE 2026 takes place 10–13 November 2026 at UCAD II under the theme 'From idea to market: UCAD innovates and undertakes for Senegal 2050.' Competition applications opened 27 July and close 15 October 2026. UCAD states that the best proposals will be rewarded to support development and scaling, but the checked public page does not publish a numeric prize amount.
Eligibility requirements
Open to UCAD students, young graduates, researchers, holders of innovative projects, and startups that meet the criteria in the official call for applications.
Tips for this competition
Practical Job and Scholarship guidance. These tips do not replace official rules or create new eligibility requirements.
- Study the scoring criteria and previous winners before deciding what evidence, prototype, essay, research or portfolio will best support the entry.
- Confirm country, age, team, education and organization restrictions and whether one person may enter multiple submissions.
- Follow the required file format, word/time limits and naming rules exactly; technical non-compliance can disqualify a strong entry.
- Keep proof of submission and submit before the deadline rather than relying on the final hour.
Verification notes
Verified on UCAD's official SIE 2026 announcement. The page states applications opened 27 July and close 15 October 2026 and links applicants to the UCAD Student Center for the form. No numeric prize or participation fee is stated on the checked page.
Job and Scholarship is the discovery and verification layer. Confirm eligibility, dates, salary/funding and application instructions on the original source before submitting anything.
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