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Project Incubator Award; The Project Incubator Award was established by EMRC and Rabobank Foundation in 2008 to encourage innovation and entrepreneurship in Africa among SMEs.

People involved or managing projects in Africa with a focus on establishing long-term growth and sustainability and innovation are invited to submit their project or business plan. The winner of the award is appointed, through a voting system, by a select group of people who consist of international development experts. The winner receives a cash prize of US$15.000.

Past winners include Sophavet (2011 from Burkina Faso, Bee Natural (2010 from Uganda), Derekorp (2009 from Uganda), COOGES (2008 from Cote d'Ivoire) and MUPECI (2008 from Cameroon).