10 Entrepreneurs Recognized in Gabon’s UOB Campus Innov 2026 Challenge Libreville, Gabon – June 28, 2026 – The Centre de compétences professionnelles et entrepreneuriales Zita Oligui Nguema (CCPE’ZON) and the microfinance institution SODEC celebrated the top ten winners of the UOB Campus Innov 2026 challenge at a grand finale held in Libreville.
The competition, launched on December 23, 2025, aimed to promote entrepreneurship among young Gabonese. From an initial pool of 89 candidates, the winners were selected for their innovative projects, which were showcased during the event.
The total prize pool of 10 million francs CFA was distributed among the winners, with the first-place winner receiving 3 million francs CFA.
The challenge, supported by the University Omar Bongo and the Fondation Ma Bannière de la Première dame Zita Oligui Nguema, was designed to provide participants with a comprehensive 8-week program focused on marketing, finance, public speaking, project structuring, and fundraising.
The CCPE’ZON and SODEC have played a crucial role in fostering entrepreneurship in Gabon.
The event highlighted the commitment of both institutions to nurturing the entrepreneurial spirit among young Gabonese.
The winners’projects covered a wide range of sectors, including technology, agriculture, and services, demonstrating the diversity of innovative ideas emerging from Gabon’s youth.
The UOB Campus Innov 2026 challenge has been commended for its success in bringing together stakeholders and creating opportunities for young entrepreneurs.
The event is expected to have a lasting impact on the winners’entrepreneurial journeys and contribute to Gabon’s economic and social development.
As the winners prepare to implement their projects, the future of entrepreneurship in Gabon appears promising, with the right support and opportunities.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 5*
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