On December 4th the BiD Network Foundation announced the winners of the BiD Challenge International at the BiD Challenge Award Event and Marketplace 2007, organised in Amsterdam the Netherlands. The BiD Challenge International 2007 resulted in 14 prize winners, who received prizes between €5,000 and €20,000 in established and start-up categories
Of the 24 finalist of the BiD Challenge International, 14 prizes were awarded in start-up and established categories.
Start-up Category
| Entrepreneur | Business plan | Target Country | Prize | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geofrey Arinaitwe | Biocrops: the Living Hope | Uganda | €5000 | |
| Lap Chan | Oil Processing Plant | Brazil | €5000 | |
| Tricia Chirumbole | Investors Without Borders | Ghana | €5000 | |
| Jaime Suarez | Amboro: Organic milk from tropical grassland | Bolivia | €5000 | |
| Peter van der Werf | South Sea Exclusive | Philippines | €5000 | |
| Desalegne Simachew | PALM Spare Parts Supply Chain Project | Ethiopia | €10000 | |
| Afzaliddin Abdusamiev | Tajik Fruit Company | Tjadjikistan | €10000 | |
| Vera Winthagen | Enjoy the Difference | Kenya | €15000 | |
| Leila Chirayath | Market for Change | Ghana | €15000 | |
| Ben Cole | Fresh Facemasks | Vietnam | €20000 | |
Established Category
| Entrepreneur | Business plan | Target Country | Prize | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franz Beltran | Mestizo | Bolivia | €7500 | |
| Moussa Kiba Doumbia | Safe-Elec | Mali | €7500 | |
| Samanthi Ratnayake | Lili dairies: Goat Milk Production | Sri Lanka | €15000 | |
| Laure Yossa | Organic Snacks | Cameroon | €20,000 | |
Satellite Awards
The 2 best entrepreneurs from each of our 7 National BiD Challenge Competitions were invited to come to the Netherlands. They competed in another prize category for the Satellite Awards. In this category 2 prizes were awarded of €5,000 and €15,000.
| Entrepreneur | Business plan | Target Country | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Mfinanga | Expansion of Shambani Graduates Milk Processing Enterprise | Tanzania | €15,000,- |
| Patricio José Machado | El Catango | Argentina | €5000,- |
Support these entrepreneurs:
You can support these finalists and other entrepreneurs to start up their businesses. They all have a complete BiD Challenge business plan, including financials. Available on request. Contact
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Africa, Uganda
Agriculture - general, Agriculture -...
Africa, Kenya
Services - retail
USD 2,000
- Business start-up
A model for impact-focused, retail investing in SMEs using a web-based, community building platform & local Partner Networks.
Africa, Ghana
Services - financial services
USD 740,000
- Business start-up
PALM Spare Parts Supply Chain Project
Afridev Hand Pump Spare Parts Supply Chain for Rural Water Supply Services
Africa, Ethiopia
Other - water and sanitation
- Business established
High quality, protective and comfortable facemasks for the Vietnam market
Asia, Vietnam
Manufacturing - general, Services -...
- Business established
Get rid of poverty and malnutrition in a controlled environment through sustainable livestock development
Sri Lanka, Asia
Agriculture - food processing
USD 32,000
- Business established
“Using Solar Energy (PV) Systems, diesel mini grids and Fee- for- Service for basic energy supply in the rural communities of Southern Mali”
Africa, Mali
Other - energy
USD 200,000
BiD Challenge jury announces winners of the BiD Challenge 2007
- Business start-up
Oil Processing Plant in Santo Amaro Community - Pará - Brazil
Production and commerce of regional palm fruit and seeds oil for cosmetic, chemical and food stuff industry. Surplus production for energy generation and commercialization.
Latin America, Brazil
Agriculture - general, Other - energy
USD 100,000
- Business start-up
We help small technology companies in poor places find clients for their services.
Africa
Services - ICT, telecom & media,...
USD 350,000
- Business start-up
Organic milk from tropical grassland
An agro-ecological dairy farm for organic milk in the Bolivian rain forest
Latin America, Bolivia
Agriculture - general, Agriculture -...
- Business start-up
South Sea Exclusive is an aquaculture company specialized in the production of sustainable bred spiny lobsters.
Philippines, Asia
Asia, Tadjikistan
Agriculture - general, Agriculture -...
USD 518,000
Latin America, Bolivia
Services - training & education,...
USD 30,602
- Business established
Produce and Distribute snacks made of Organic fruits
Africa, Cameroon
Agriculture - general, Agriculture -...