Saturday, May 2, 2026 - 20h
Business Model
Session led by Hermann H. Cakpo, Coach de dirigeants.
National Final Completed
Gaynako wins the Hult Prize Senegal 2026 National Final
Final results
The teams recognized at the national final
1st Prize
Gaynako
National Winner
Transforming invasive Typha into affordable, sustainable livestock feed for farmers.
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2nd Prize
Kaaraange Kids
Runner-up
A child safety and wellbeing solution combining a mobile app with a connected device.
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Prix Coup de Coeur
SunuCoal
Audience Favorite
Transforming agricultural waste into ecological charcoal.
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Watch the national final moments
Finalist preparation sessions
Before the national final, finalist teams joined expert-led sessions to refine their ventures, sharpen their pitch, and strengthen their execution strategy.
Saturday, April 25, 2026 - 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
English Pitch Feedback
Session led by Dakar Jambaar Toastmasters Club, Pitch practice opportunity for 3 finalists from 3 different teams.
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 - 20h25
Business Plan
Session led by Daouda Faye & Cheikh Ngom, Co-founders at Greentech.ai.sd.
Saturday, April 11, 2026 - 20h
Go To Market
Session led by Abdou Dieng, Serial Entrepreneur.
Wednesday, April 15, 2026 - 20h
Go To Market
Session led by Codou Kebe, Coach en entrepreneuriat.
Final day recap
How the national final unfolded
The Hult Prize Senegal 2026 National Final took place on Saturday, May 9 at ANSD in Dakar. The day moved through three clear phases: jury briefing, semifinal pitches in two rooms, and the official amphitheater ceremony.
09:45 - 11:00
Jury briefing
The jury reviewed evaluation criteria, scoring grids, and deliberation expectations before joining the semifinal rooms.
11:00 - 12:30
Semifinal pitches
The 20 finalist teams pitched in two parallel rooms. Each group brought together 10 teams and a dedicated jury panel.
12:30 - 16:30
Grand final ceremony
The four qualified teams pitched in the amphitheater before the final jury, followed by feedback, results, awards, certificates, photos, and networking.