TotalEnergies has unveiled the winners of its fourth round of the New Entrepreneur of the Year competition, recognizing three outstanding local entrepreneurs. The competition featured a diverse pool of participants from 32 countries, with a jury composed of both local and international members selecting the winners from a total of 32 finalists.
Among the winners, Menberu Zeleke took home the top prize in the Innov-up category for his innovative device, the Solar Scissors. In the Cycle-up category, Ermias Tefera was recognized for creating an eco-friendly packaging solution. Additionally, Adugna Nigatu won in the Power-up category for developing a sustainable and affordable bio-gel fuel.
The competition saw a robust turnout, with 719 individuals registering and 207 submitting complete applications. Out of these, 14 finalists were chosen to present their projects to local judges.
This year’s competition was notable for its extensive participation, involving 32 countries and attracting over 40,000 registrations, with 14,000 completed applications submitted.
The New Entrepreneur of the Year competition aims to empower emerging entrepreneurs by providing them with a platform to showcase their innovations and contribute to sustainable development. TotalEnergies continues to support entrepreneurial initiatives that drive economic growth and foster creativity across various sectors.
