Deadline: Unspecified.

The Afreximbank Flagship Accelerator Program is a groundbreaking initiative designed to empower African entrepreneurs who are developing innovative solutions to drive intra-African trade. They’re looking for visionary founders with scalable technologies that address critical challenges in cross-border payments, trade finance, and digital commerce platforms.

FOCUS AREAS

They welcome innovative trade-enabling solutions across all sectors. While they are sector-agnostic, they are particularly interested in solutions that address key challenges in intra-African trade:

1. Trade Enablement: Any technology that reduces barriers to cross-border trade or facilitates regional market access.
2. Financial Solutions: Innovations that address funding gaps, payment challenges, or financial inclusion for traders and businesses.
3. Market Access: Platforms and technologies that connect buyers and sellers across African borders.
4. Supply Chain Innovation: Solutions that improve logistics, inventory management, or distribution networks for cross-border trade.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

They welcome applications from:

• Early to Series A stage startups with a minimum viable product (MVP) and proven business model
• Innovative startups generating revenue from paying customers, confirming the viability of its initial business model.
• African entrepreneurs across the continent and in the diaspora
• Tech-enabled businesses with potential for regional or continental scale tackling challenges in cross-border trade.

BENEFITS

1. Financial Support: Access to investment up to $250,000 to scale your business across African markets.
2. Financial Solutions: Innovations that address funding gaps, payment challenges, or financial inclusion for traders and businesses.
3. Strategic Partnerships: Connect with potential clients, partners, and investors through Afreximbank’s extensive network across Africa.
4. Market Access: Leverage Afreximbank’s position to access new markets and scale your business across the continent.

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