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Challenge + Abidjan

HEC Challenge Plus Abidjan HEC Challenge Plus Abidjan

CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

Language: French

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About the program

The HEC Challenge+ program assists creators of innovative projects with high growth potential in developing their business plans and supports them throughout their development. Its educational approach combines training, consulting, and personalized follow-up.

The diversity of the HEC Challenge+ network, along with the breadth and quality of its experts, make it a unique initiative. As a pioneer in training for innovative entrepreneurs, HEC Challenge+ is clearly established as the undisputed leader in its market.

Challenge + Abidjan

HEC Challenge + Abidjan

Format: On site and on site
Duration: 9 months
Language(s): French
Next start(s):
Cost: 5000 €*
Place(s): Abidjan

Objectifs du programme

Former les dirigeants de startups et PME au Management stratégique et opérationnel, une condition nécessaire du succès. 


Les accompagner tout au long de la formation avec des diagnostics, conseils et suivi personnalisé pour :

 

 

Mettre en œuvre le projet innovant / entrepreneurial auprès de partenaires / pilotes afin de tester sa viabilité.


 

Concevoir un plan d’affaires global, viable, reposant sur des métriques clés, fondé sur l’analyse du terrain, un avantage concurrentiel clair et un modèle économique afin de convaincre les parties prenantes.

 


 

Communiquer le projet à un réseau en Afrique composé d’investisseurs, de partenaires ou de décideurs afin de convaincre de la pertinence et de l’attractivité du projet.

 

Esprit et pourquoi faire le programme ? 

Le management ça ne s’improvise pas !

  • Mieux vous connaître, donner des repères, des réflexes et nourrir votre vision
  • Accélérer votre croissance avec une méthodologie éprouvée depuis plus de 35 ans
  • Bénéficier de l’expertise académique HEC Paris et d’entrepreneurs africains
  • Intégrer une communauté africaine et internationale d’entrepreneurs innovants 

 

Modalités d'évaluation 

Chaque participant est accompagné pour amener à terme un projet de création d’entreprise innovante. 

Le / Les entrepreneur(s) devront réaliser : 

  • Un plan d’affaires / business plan
  • Un projet entrepreneurial : Production écrite et orale, individuelle et/ou collective / Pitch
  • Evaluation des connaissances : quizz
  • Un mémorandum d’investissement sur un projet de la promotion
  • Evaluations des compétences pour certification
     

PROGRAM & BENEFITS


  • 2 cohorts per year
  • 24 days spread over one year (February to November or October to June)
  • 8 monthly action-learning seminars
  • 5 sessions on the HEC campus, 3 online sessions
  • Foundational contributions (HEC professors) and practical insights (coaching + testimonials)
  • Diagnostic seminars
  • Management: strategy, marketing, finance, HR, etc.
  • Intellectual property, investor relations, business development, negotiation, etc.
  • Benefit from the teaching of HEC Paris professors
  • Create a new operational network, through exchanges between participants, alumni of the CHALLENGE+ club, associated partners, and HEC Paris students
  • Validate the concept of your business creation project
  • Develop a solid business plan that will enable you to seek funding
  • Step out of your daily routine to reflect on and work on your project
  • Obtain a label recognized by many stakeholders in business creation: financiers, public organizations, etc.

Join the HEC Challenge+ adventure!

 

To apply, contact us to schedule an initial phone interview. Following this exchange, you will be asked to complete an application form if your profile matches our criteria. You will then present your project to the selection committee.

 

Apply

 

Download the brochure

Key Figures

+1,000

startups supported

7

IPOs

€1B

raised from investors

+1 000 

brevets déposés 

40 

fusions-acquisitions

+ de 126 

porteurs de projets depuis 2021 en Afrique

promotions à Abidjan et Dakar depuis 2021

44%

 de femmes en 2025

90%

 de certification en 2025

4,3/5

 de satisfaction en 2025

Plongez au coeur du Forum HEC Challenge +

Le forum HEC, c'est la consécration des 8 mois du programme Challenge +. Les participants pitchent leur projet devant des experts et des investisseurs. Une expérience mémorable qui conclut le programme, à vivre ou à découvrir...

 

Who can join

 

The program is aimed at entrepreneurs with innovative and high-tech projects, specifically those who meet the following criteria:

  • Being the initiator of a project (or an already established company) that is innovative in technology or services
  • Being a scientist, engineer, self-taught individual, etc.
  • Possessing an entrepreneurial spirit
  • Leading a business project with high development potential

The program is also accessible to non-project initiators. To be eligible:

  • Being a project supporter within an incubation structure
  • Being employed by a company whose founders have previously participated in the program

The program is accessible to individuals with disabilities. Please contact us to discuss any additional needs or to obtain the Public Accessibility Register.

Program Fee

 

Principal holder: €4,500

The total training cost of €15,000 is reduced to €4,500 thanks to the support of our associated partners.

Co-holder: €1,000

 

Processus de sélection

Le processus de sélection s'effectue en trois étapes et intégralement en ligne.

Dialogue

Entretien téléphonique de 30 minutes

Portefeuille de formations

Dossier de candidature

Offre inter-privilège

Présentation du projet en comité de sélection

Our partners

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Academic Team

Etienne Krieger
Etienne Krieger
Affiliate Professor & Scientific Director
  • Professeurs HEC Paris
  • Entrepreneurs-experts en Afrique et à l’international
  • Alumnis HEC Paris
  • Témoignages des anciens certifiés

THE HEC CHALLENGE+ RISING STARS TO WATCH

 

Among the 120 French startups that will shape the economy of tomorrow, according to Les Echos Start, nearly 25% have gone through HEC CHALLENGE+:

Genepred, Avalun, Millidrop, VitaDx, Inotrem, Poietis, Bodycap, Kinestesia, InSimo, MesDépanneurs.fr, 2Spark, Sublimed, Airinnov, Trustinsoft, Ethera, Qucit, Thrustme, Stiral, Greencreative, Lactips, Accelad, Novae, Apix, 3deau, Sirfull, Nawatechnology, Greenerwave, Fysiki.

 

THE FLAGSHIP COMPANIES OF HEC CHALLENGE+

Logos Startups Challenge +

 

Support Team

Aymeric Penven
Aymeric Penven
Executive Director
Sophia El Hajaj Gnassounou
Entrepreneurship & Innovation Projects Manager
Emma Cochrane
Director of Strategic Projects

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