CAVIE Open Universities
Competitive intelligence and market conquest strategies for the AfCFTA
Program dates
The complete calendar of activities to plan your participation.
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration deadline | July 21, 2026 |
| Competitiveness audit | After validation of registration |
| Inaugural conference | Monday, August 03, 2026 |
| Certifying workshops | From Tuesday, August 04 to Friday, August 07, 2026 |
| Networking evening and awards | Saturday, August 08, 2026 |
| Total training duration | 30 hours |
Training format
An intensive hybrid system adapted to leaders' constraints.
In-person
In-person training with speakers and participants on site.
Online
Access to the entire program via a dedicated video conferencing platform.
30 hours
Intensive training spread over five days of practical workshops.
Limited seats
Applications are subject to a preliminary selection process.
Target audience
COU2026 is aimed at dynamic SMEs and SMIs, eager to project their activities on a continental scale.
- Promoters and business leaders Founders, general managers, and managers of SMEs and SMIs active on the continent
- Sales and export directors Managers of business development and international expansion
- Legal and compliance directors Managers of legal security and regulatory compliance
- Strategy managers Executives in charge of strategic positioning and competitive watch
- Financial directors Executives in charge of financing export activities and foreign trade
- Entrepreneurs and project leaders Business creators targeting the AfCFTA continental market
Conditions of participation
Selection
- Submit an online application
- Review of applications by the CAVIE selection committee
- Notification of acceptance by email
- Limited number of seats per edition
Prerequisites
- Be a manager, executive, or leader in an SME or SMI
- Have an existing or planned commercial activity
- Have an interest in the African continental market
- Master spoken and written French
Required equipment
- A laptop with a stable Internet connection
- A recent web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge)
- A functional webcam and microphone for online participants
- Access to professional email
Participation fees
An investment for your company's competitiveness
The participation package covers the entire program, from the preliminary audit to the networking evening, as well as a one-month access to the C-Business software suite, CAVIE's strategic management tool for SMEs.
Registration fees are not refundable after validation of the application. In the event of force majeure, a postponement to a later edition may be studied on a case-by-case basis.
Package per company
One-time package investment
- Preliminary AfCFTA competitiveness audit
- Access to 10 certifying workshops
- 1 month subscription to the C-Business software package
- Inaugural conference
- Networking evening and awards
- CAVIE Certificate
- Access to CAVIE business networks
Certification
CAVIE Certificate
At the end of the training, each participant receives a certificate issued by CAVIE, attesting to their participation in the ten certifying workshops and the skills acquired in competitive intelligence, legal compliance, and commercial strategy in the context of the AfCFTA.
Frequently asked questions
Yes, the COU2026 takes place both online and in person. Remote participants benefit from the same program and the same workshops via a dedicated videoconferencing platform.
After validation of your registration, an individual competitiveness diagnosis is carried out by CAVIE experts. This diagnosis identifies the strengths and weaknesses of your structure in the face of continental competition, and guides your training path.
Registration fees are not refundable after validation of the application. In the event of force majeure, a postponement to a later edition may be studied on a case-by-case basis.
The package covers one delegate per company. If you wish to register multiple representatives, please contact the CAVIE team to discuss specific conditions.
Access to C-Business is included in the registration package. Your identifiers will be communicated to you at the start of the training. The subscription is valid for one month from the start date of COU2026.
A laptop with a stable Internet connection, a recent web browser, a functional webcam, and a microphone. Training materials are provided in digital version.