Saturday, May 2, 2026 - 20h
Business Model
Session led by Hermann H. Cakpo, Coach de dirigeants.
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Hult Prize Senegal 2026
For the National Competition
Training sessions with experts before the final
Before stepping onto the national stage, finalist teams worked with experts 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.
National Final Timeline
The first national edition of Hult Prize Senegal brings together 20 finalist teams from leading schools across the country. The competition is structured around two key moments: an online semifinal and an in-person grand final.
Online semifinal
Wednesday, May 6
20 teams compete online
The teams are divided into two groups of 10. After the online pitches, four teams will be shortlisted for the in-person final.
In-person grand final
Saturday, May 9
4 teams pitch at ANSD
The qualified teams pitch in front of the final jury, partners, UNESCO representatives, the event patron, and invited guests.
Stage 1 - Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Online semifinal
13:30
Welcome and launch
Teams and juries connect online, followed by a technical check.
13:40
Opening remarks by the MCs
Introduction to Hult Prize Senegal 2026 and the purpose of the session.
13:45
Jury introduction
Presentation of the 6 jury members and reminder of the evaluation criteria.
13:50
Draw and group split
The 20 teams are split into two virtual rooms with 10 teams per group.
14:00
Group A and B pitches
Both groups pitch in parallel: 4 minutes of pitch, 4 minutes of jury questions, and 1 minute of transition per team.
15:30
Closing note
Results will be shared on Thursday, May 7 after final jury deliberation.
Stage 2 - Saturday, May 9, 2026
In-person grand final
09:30
Guest arrival and setup
Welcome of the 4 qualified teams, guests, jury members, and partners.
10:00
Official opening
Program introduction, coordination remarks, team support remarks, patron address, and institutional partner remarks.
10:40
Final jury introduction
Presentation of the final jury and reminder of the evaluation criteria.
10:50
Final pitches
Each team gets 4 minutes to pitch, 5 minutes for questions, and 1 minute to transition.
11:30
Jury deliberation
The jury withdraws while a recap video of the program is shown in the room.
12:15
Results announcement
Announcement of the Jury Favorite Prize, 2nd Prize, and 1st Prize.
12:20
Awards and certificates
Awards ceremony, finalist certificates, and recognition of the organizing committee.
13:05
Official photos and networking
Group photos, networking, refreshments, and official closing of the event.