Afreximbank Flagship Accelerator Program

South Africa
Innovation
Early Stage
African
Entrepreneurship
Scale Production

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

Selected startups will receive tailored mentorship, strategic support, access to Afreximbank’s extensive network, and potential investment opportunities up to $250,000.

Program Benefits

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

Focus Areas

Innovative trade-enabling solutions across all sectors are welcome. While the program is sector-agnostic, it is particularly interested in solutions that address key challenges in intra-African trade:

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

Note: The above categories are illustrative. We encourage applications from innovators in all sectors whose solutions can meaningfully impact intra-African trade.

Who Should Register

Afreximbank welcomes 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

Register Your Interest

Ready to take your startup to the next level? Register now to join the Afreximbank Flagship Accelerator Program. Their selection team will review your submission and contact you for additional information or next steps.

Industry
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​Construction
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​Transportation and storage
Accommodation and food service activities
​Information and communication
Financial and insurance activities
​Real estate activities
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Public administration and defence; compulsory social security
​Education
Human health and social work activities
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​Other service activities
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Website link
https://www.portal.afreximbank.com/