Ouagadougou: The seventh edition of BF1 private television's "P©pites d'entreprises" (Business Gems) commenced on Saturday with the participation of 395 young entrepreneurs. These participants aim to transform their ideas into viable and sustainable projects through training led by numerous experts and coaches, with the objective of strengthening the national economy.
According to Burkina Information Agency, Mr. Issouf Sar©, the Director General of BF1 and the project's initiator, emphasized that the 395 entrepreneurs, comprising 215 girls and 180 boys from 18 localities across Burkina Faso, are involved in this edition of "P©pites d'entreprises 2026" (Business Gems 2026). The goal is to turn their concepts into sustainable projects, contributing to the national economy.
The CEO of BF1 spoke during the official launch ceremony of the "P©pites d'entreprises" association, a reality TV show dedicated to youth entrepreneurship, held in Ouagadougou. He explained that the young entrepreneurs will receive training on modules covering ideation, innovation, marketing, communication, sales, and negotiation strategies with clients.
Issouf Sar© elaborated that coaches will accompany these young talents to help them structure their projects, achieve their goals, and integrate better into society. He expressed satisfaction that many businesses have formalized and are thriving beyond expectations.
Additionally, this year will see promising startups being connected with experienced entrepreneurs who will share their expertise. Each group of startups will receive mentorship and guidance toward achieving their desired outcomes.
CEO Sar© expressed gratitude to all partners who have supported this initiative since the first edition of P©pites d'entreprises. Launched in 2020/2021, P©pites d'entreprises was conceived as a reality TV competition to support young project leaders in realizing their ideas.
Participants in this seventh edition are competing for a prize of 15 million FCFA and a car, marking another milestone in the initiative's history.