“Impact PME Innovation” & “Lingeer Tech” competition: 350 candidates auditioned for the selection of future winners

In total, 350 candidates out of 3,116 registrations were selected for the auditions of the two entrepreneurship competitions, “gén. According to a note from Adepme made public on Tuesday, 250 SMEs preselected out of 853 files submitted for the first competition and 100 entrepreneurs preselected out of 103 files submitted for the second.

From October 14 to 16, 2026, the Agency for the Development and Supervision of Small and Medium Enterprises of Senegal (Adepme) organized the auditions of preselected candidates for the national competitions “Impact PME Innovation” and “Lingeer Tech”, dedicated respectively to supporting entrepreneurial innovation and promoting female entrepreneurship.

“The two competitions recorded 3,116 registrations, including 956 application files submitted. At the end of the preselection, 350 candidates were selected for the auditions: Impact PME Innovation: 250 SMEs preselected out of 853 applications submitted; Lingeer Tech: 100 entrepreneurs preselected out of 103 applications submitted,” informs Adepme.

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During these three days, the candidates presented their projects to seven juries, exposing the innovative nature of their solutions, the viability of their economic models as well as their prospects for development and job creation. This evaluation phase aims, according to the agency, to assess the potential of the projects and their ability to meet the growth requirements of businesses.

It should be noted that at the end of the selection process, 100 winners will be selected, or 50 for each competition. They will benefit from financial support and technical support adapted to their needs, in order to support the development of their activities.

Mr. DIEME