La Turbine's Innovation Challenge 2026 Puts AI at the Centre of Its 10th Anniversary Edition

La Turbine has marked its 10th anniversary by launching an Innovation Challenge themed "Harnessing AI for a Sustainable Mauritius," sponsored by ER Group and supported by MCB, Eclosia Angel Fund, Blue Azurite and ER Hospitality, alongside Axess, TGH Holdings and Journal des Archipels.

What the challenge covers

The edition invited entrepreneurs and startups to submit projects applying artificial intelligence to national challenges in energy, health, agriculture and mobility, with an emphasis on responsible, ethical and collaborative AI solutions. Submissions closed on 26 August 2026.

What happens next

Selected participants are now taking part in an intensive two-month programme of workshops, coaching and networking, running from September into October 2026, before the programme's conclusion.

Why it matters

The challenge is one of the more established local innovation tracks in Mauritius, now in its 10th year, and this edition's AI focus reflects the same national push toward AI-enabled business seen in the government's own digital strategy. It's a reminder that not every national AI opportunity for Mauritian founders comes from abroad.