A boost for Malagasy agricultural entrepreneurship. Sakafo Madagascar won the national phase of the Pierre Castel Prize. Its founder, Herilaza Nandrianina, will represent the island nation at the grand pan-African final scheduled for September in Benin. The award ceremony took place yesterday at Star headquarters in Andranomahery.
Sakafo Madagascar specializes in processing and marketing food products made from local fruits and vegetables. It stands out as a model of innovation serving food sovereignty.
Thanks to this victory, Sakafo Madagascar will receive financial support of €25,000 (123 million ariary). These funds are intended to drive the development of its activities. The winner will also benefit from comprehensive support combining mentorship, targeted training programs, and integration into the valuable network of entrepreneurs supported by the Pierre Castel Fund.
For this 2026 edition, the competition generated massive interest with 186 applications registered in Madagascar.
The Pierre Castel Prize is a pan-African competition supporting innovative entrepreneurs committed to sustainable development and the transformation of African food systems.