We believe that the youth in this country are the key to a successful Gambia
We know private sector through entrepreneurship are the primary drivers in any economy.
Therefore, we want to give Gambian youths a chance to become successful entrepreneurs.
Support Start-Ups
We want to support start-ups with tangible results and measurable long-term value businesses via development phases with a seed capital & mentorship to succeed in their journey.
Gambian Youth
Nearly 60% of the population are youths, more than half are unemployed. Youth face significant challenges with respect to employment outcomes.
Entrepreneurship
We want Gambian and Africa youths to connect, innovate, learn, share and to be job creators in all sectors instead of job seekers.Youths are crucial to growing the economy
TAF AFRICA FOUNDATION.
As part of our corporate social responsibility strategy, we are dedicating 1% of all our revenues towards several causes that will make a difference in the lives of the communities we serve. As a pan African organization, we see it as our moral obligation to give back to these communities that have given so much to our organization for the past 28 years.
Winner
GMD 1,000,0001st Runner-up
GMD 500,0002nd Runner-up
GMD 250,000CRITERIA
THOSE QUALIFIED TO APPLY
You must meet all the requirements to qualify for registrations
- Contestants must be between 18 and 30 years old
- Must have a registered business in the Gambia
- Must submit a business plan
- Business must have been registered for a minimum of 6months and a maximum of 2 years
- Must have a valid bank account in your business name or personal name
MEET OUR JUDGES
Fady Hocheimy
Managing Director / Proprietor MFH Group
Haddy Faye
Founder/CEO Absolute GLAM & Entertainment
Harona Drammeh
Founder/CEO Paradise TV/FM & MediaMatic
Fatim Badjie Sinyan
CEO Ace Communications ExecutiveVOTES - HOW THIS WORKS
We are expecting pitches of brilliant ideas from entrepreneurs from a variety of business sectors. Here is the break-down.
Registration Period
All application must be received by 23rd November 2018.
Judges
The four judges will select the top 15 contestants to go to the second round.
2nd Phase
Top 15 applicants will exhibit at the TAFCON and best 3 will be announced as winners.
COUNTDOWN - WHEN & WHERE
Takes place on the 29th of December, 2018. This pitching contest suceeds TAFCON, TAF Africa Global's annual conference. Follow the link to learn more about TAFCON.
COUNTDOWN TILL TAFCON 2018!
(REGISTRATIONS FOR PITCHING ARE NOW CLOSED, BUT TAFCON REGISTRATIONS ARE STILL OPEN).
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