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DIAMOND NEXT GEN<\/h3>\n

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CHALLENGE<\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”http:\/\/diamondcapitalconvention.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Diamond-capital-barre-horizontal.png” title_text=”Diamond Capital Horizontal Bar” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”0px” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”bottom” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ specialty_columns=”2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” text_orientation=”justified” global_colors_info=”{}”]As part of the first edition of the Diamond Capital Convention (DCC), Almasi Capital & Advisory is launching the Diamond Next Gen Challenge, a competition designed to identify, reveal and support a new generation of entrepreneurs developing innovative solutions to transform finance in Central Africa[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|600|||||||” text_orientation=”justified” custom_padding=”|||15px|false|false” border_width_left=”3px” border_color_left=”#DE6F41″ global_colors_info=”{}”]The ambition of the Challenge is to bring out innovations capable of providing concrete answers to the challenges of financing, investment, savings, payment, financial inclusion and modernization of financial services in the region[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” text_orientation=”justified” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

Following a selection process, three finalists will be invited to defend their solution in front of a jury of finance, investment, entrepreneurship and technology professionals at the Diamond Capital Convention 2026.
At the end of the final, the three finalists will share a total prize of 10,000,000 FCFA<\/strong> according to the ranking established by the jury<\/p>\n

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The winner of the 1st prize will receive the title of:<\/p>\n

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DIAMOND NEXT GEN WINNER 2026<\/p>\n

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The Challenge<\/span><\/h3>\n

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The Diamond Next Gen Challenge<\/strong> seeks solutions that can address a real-world problem and have a measurable impact on the regional financial ecosystem.
Innovations may concern:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Who can apply?<\/span><\/h3>\n

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The Diamond Next Gen Challenge is primarily aimed at:<\/span><\/p>\n

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Eligibility<\/span> requirements<\/h3>\n

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To be eligible, the application must meet the following conditions:<\/span> <\/p>\n

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What we are looking for<\/span><\/h3>\n

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A real problem + a relevant solution + a team capable of executing it + a potential for real impact.<\/p>\n

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  • What concrete problem are you trying to solve?<\/li>\n
  • Who is concerned?<\/li>\n
  • Why are current solutions insufficient?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    • What does it bring to the table that is different?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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      • Who is it for?<\/li>\n
      • How big or important is the opportunity?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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        Do you already have:<\/p>\n

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        • Customers?<\/li>\n
        • A pilot?<\/li>\n
        • Income?<\/li>\n
        • A partnership?<\/li>\n
        • Measurable results?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”The team” open_toggle_text_color=”#000000″ icon_color=”#DE6F41″ toggle_icon=”C||divi||400″ open_icon_color=”#DE6F41″ open_toggle_icon=”||fa||900″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_color=”#000000″ title_font=”|600|||||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]Why are you the right people to carry this solution?[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Regional potential” open_toggle_text_color=”#000000″ icon_color=”#DE6F41″ toggle_icon=”C||divi||400″ open_icon_color=”#DE6F41″ open_toggle_icon=”||fa||900″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_color=”#000000″ title_font=”|600|||||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]Can the solution be deployed in several CEMAC countries?[\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|600|||||||” text_orientation=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”]The absence of revenue would not be eliminatory, but the ability to demonstrate a real validation of the solution will have to be valued.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ module_id=”Program” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#3A5834″ background_image=”http:\/\/diamondcapitalconvention.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/bg-footer.png” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||0px|||” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” header_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_3_font=”|700|||||||” header_3_text_align=”center” header_3_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_3_font_size=”36px” background_enable_color=”off” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”bottom” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

          Selection process ?<\/span><\/h3>\n

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          Applications<\/p>\n

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          Step 1<\/p>\n

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          Please download the entry form and send it to info@diamondcapitalconvention.com with the subject line: “DIAMOND NEXT GEN CHALLENGE ENTRY”.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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          Preselection: TOP 10<\/p>\n

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          Step 2<\/p>\n

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          Applications are evaluated by a selection committee. The top 10 applications are selected for a remote audition. <\/p>\n

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          Regulation & Trust<\/p>\n

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          Step 3<\/p>\n

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          At the end of the auditions, the jury selects the: DIAMOND NEXT GEN TOP 3<\/strong>
          The three finalists are invited to Douala to defend their solution at the Diamond Capital Convention.<\/p>\n

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          Selection<\/span> criteria<\/h3>\n

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          15%<\/p>\n

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          15%<\/p>\n

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          15%<\/p>\n

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          15%<\/p>\n

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          10%<\/p>\n

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          15%<\/p>\n

          [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Potential for CEMAC-wide deployment” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”||fa||400″ icon_color=”#DE6F41″ icon_placement=”left” image_icon_width=”20px” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”|600|||||||” header_font_size=”13px” body_font=”|800|||||||” body_text_color=”#3A5834″ body_font_size=”16px” background_color=”#FFFFFF” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”10px|15px|10px|15px|true|true” border_radii=”on|5px|5px|5px|5px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

          10%<\/p>\n

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          5%<\/p>\n

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          The grand finale<\/span><\/h3>\n

          [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”http:\/\/diamondcapitalconvention.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Diamond-capital-barre-horizontal.png” title_text=”Diamond Capital Horizontal Bar” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”bottom” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]The three finalists will defend their innovation in front of the jury and the audience at the Diamond Capital Convention.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”4px|||||” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|600|||||||” text_text_color=”#3A5834″ text_font_size=”20px” background_color=”#f9f9f9″ text_orientation=”center” custom_padding=”20px|10px|20px|10px|true|true” border_width_all=”3px” border_color_all=”#AADB24″ global_colors_info=”{}”]Proposed format: 7 minutes of pitch – 8 minutes of questions from the jury[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

          That is 15 minutes per finalist and a final of about 45 minutes, excluding introduction and award ceremony.
          The pitch must present:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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          Prices<\/span><\/h3>\n

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          A total endowment of ten million (10,000,000) FCFA<\/strong> will be distributed among the three finalists, without taking a stake in the capital of their companies.<\/p>\n

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          Distribution of the allocation:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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          5,000,000 FCFA<\/p>\n

          1st PRIZE<\/p>\n

          Diamond Next Gen Winner 2026<\/span><\/p>\n

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          3,000,000 FCFA<\/p>\n

          2nd PRIZE<\/span><\/p>\n

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          2,000,000 FCFA<\/p>\n

          3rd PRIZE<\/span><\/p>\n

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          The three winners will also benefit from:<\/strong><\/p>\n

            \n
          • Visibility in the Diamond Capital Convention’s communications and highlighting to <\/span>the investors and financial institutions present <\/span> <\/li>\n
          • Access to DCC Capital Connect and targeted meetings with investors, banks or partners <\/span>likely to support their development<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            <\/strong><\/p>\n

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            The Diamond Next Gen Winner 2026 will also benefit from post-Convention strategic support from Almasi Capital & Advisory.<\/p>\n

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            The jury<\/span><\/h3>\n

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            Intellectual Property and Privacy<\/span><\/h3>\n

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            Applicants retain full ownership of their innovations, trademarks, technologies and intellectual property rights.<\/span><\/p>\n

            They must not disclose in their application any trade secrets, source codes or technical information the disclosure of which could compromise their intellectual property.<\/span><\/p>\n

            The information provided will be used for the organisation and evaluation of the Challenge.<\/span><\/p>\n

            Finalists will authorize DCC to share their name, company, and non-confidential features of their solution<\/span><\/p>\n

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            Important<\/span><\/h3>\n

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            Participation in the Diamond Next Gen Challenge is free<\/span> <\/p>\n

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            It is independent of any booth acquisition, commercial offer or sponsorship formula of the Diamond Capital Convention.
            The selection is based exclusively on the criteria defined by the Challenge.
            Selection as a finalist or designation as a winner does not constitute either:<\/p>\n

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            • Regulatory authorization or validation<\/li>\n
            • An investment guarantee<\/li>\n
            • A financing guarantee<\/li>\n
            • A commercial commitment on the part of ALMASI, THE DCC, the jury or its partners<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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              Calendar<\/h3>\n

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              Applications open<\/p>\n

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              Closing<\/p>\n

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              Announcement of the Top 10<\/p>\n

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              Hearings<\/p>\n

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              Announcement of the 3 finalists<\/p>\n

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