CJES AFRICA is the Confederation of Young Enterprises and Startups of Africa, a network structured by country to support the transformation of African economies through innovation, entrepreneurship and cooperation.
Découvrez les membres, rejoignez le mouvement, et connectez-vous à un écosystème continental en pleine expansion.
Our mission
Unite CJES associations in all African countries, structure young companies and startups through tailored support, offer shared services through a unified digital ecosystem, promote economic integration and South-South cooperation, then défendre les intérêts des jeunes entreprises à l’échelle continentale. Ramener l’économie du continent entre les mains de ses enfants.
Our vision
To build an integrated, innovative, and sovereign entrepreneurial Africa, where young companies and startups from all sectors of activity constitute the main driver of the continent's economic transformation. Through a structured and interconnected network, the ambition is to create a common space for growth, innovation, and autonomy, capable of meeting the challenges of the 21st century.
Who are we?
The first CJES initiative was launched in Togo under the name CJET (Confédération des Juniors Entreprises du Togo), following a pilot phase that began in 2018 and was officially established in 2023. Building on its impact, this model is now being extended to the continental scale under the CJES AFRICA banner, with CJES Togo as the pioneer.
CJES AFRICA is a continental community that brings together CJES associations present in each African country. It aims to structure, connect, propel, and defend the interests of African businesses and startups in all sectors of activity that are less than 10 years old. This pan-African dynamic is based on the conviction that Africa's economic future is built by strengthening the local entrepreneurial ecosystem and opening it up to global opportunities.
Why join us?
Structuring
Structure the company from the outset, with clear processes, to lay the foundations for controlled growth.
Funding
Identify the financing best suited to each business profile, combining financial intelligence, sector and stage of development.
Markets
Guarantee easy access to the first contracts, an essential condition for survival, professionalization and becoming economically viable
You are under 10 years old and you wish to join the CJET
Intended for self-employed entrepreneurs, start-ups and freelancers who have not yet formalized their status
You are under 10 years old and you wish to join the CJET
Intended for associations, federations, professional umbrella organizations
Member countries
It is becoming imperative for the continent to rely on its own strengths and leverage its internal resources. Local businesses, particularly young companies and startups, are emerging as the true levers of endogenous, resilient, and sustainable development. CJES AFRICA is part of this dynamic: a strategic response to unite, structure, and strengthen the African entrepreneurial ecosystem, in order to build an economy driven by its local stakeholders and focused on innovation, cooperation, and economic sovereignty.
Testimonials
Thanks to CJES AFRICA, I was able to benefit from quality support through the CIJES platform. My business was structured, I gained access to local markets, and most importantly, I was able to network with other women entrepreneurs in West Africa. Today, I generate employment in my village and I feel supported in my journey.
Damipi LARE
CJES TOGO's Carrefour Jeunes program was a springboard for my startup. The digital incubation allowed us to refine our business model and raise our first funds. As a young tech company, this kind of initiative is vital. Thank you to CJES for existing!
Pondikpa TCHABAO
En rejoignant CJES, nous avons découvert un réseau bienveillant et dynamique. L’écosystème est pensé pour nous connecter aux bons partenaires et opportunités. Nous avons même été mis en contact avec une structure au Sénégal avec laquelle nous travaillons aujourd’hui sur une solution e-santé commune
