AfCFTA African Agribusiness SME Matchmaking Program 2026

Opportunity Type: Expression of Interest / Market Access Programme

Application Deadline: 6 April 2026

Eligible Region: Africa

Number of SMEs Selected: 30 Agribusiness SMEs

Overview

The AfCFTA African Agribusiness SME Matchmaking Program 2026 is inviting export-ready agribusiness SMEs across Africa to apply for a market access and business growth support programme.

The initiative aims to help agribusiness SMEs expand into regional and international markets, including intra-African trade and the Swiss market, by providing tailored business support and trade linkage opportunities.

What Selected SMEs Will Receive

Selected businesses will benefit from:

• Technical training on market readiness
• Coaching on AfCFTA trade opportunities
• Tailored route-to-market strategy development
• Participation in trade fairs and buyer events
• Business-to-business (B2B) matchmaking
• Access to cross-border trade opportunities
• Engagement in AfCFTA flagship events
• Increased visibility and networking opportunities

Who Should Apply

Eligible applicants include:

• Agribusiness SMEs across Africa
• Export-ready companies
• SMEs operating in agri-food value chains

Eligible Sectors

• Crop production
• Agro-processing
• Livestock and fisheries
• AgriTech
• Agricultural value chain businesses

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants should:

• Be export-ready
• Have operational businesses
• Offer products or services in agriculture
• Have decision-makers applying (CEO, Founder, Senior Manager)
• Be seeking regional or international expansion

Why Apply

This programme supports:

• Market expansion across Africa
• Cross-border trade opportunities
• Strategic partnerships
• Business growth and scaling
• Increased competitiveness

Programme Benefits

• Buyer and investor matchmaking
• Trade opportunities within Africa
• AfCFTA insights and guidance
• Market access support
• Networking opportunities

Application Deadline

6 April 2026

Click HERE for the application form.