AfCFTA Startup Acceleration & Partnership Program 2026

An acceleration program for African startups with high growth potential. You'll get mentorship, training, strategic networking, and market expansion support to help you scale internationally. The program targets startups in fintech, e-commerce, digital platforms, manufacturing, agri-tech, logistics, and trade-enabling technologies. You'll access investors, policymakers, and corporate leaders from Africa and South Korea, plus opportunities for cross-border partnerships and international market entry.

• The programme is open to startups from African countries that demonstrate innovative and scalable business models capable of supporting economic growth and regional integration across the continent. Applicants should have startups with strong potential for expansion into international markets and should be interested in building partnerships beyond Africa, particularly within the Korean business ecosystem. Startups operating in sectors such as fintech, e-commerce, digital platforms, manufacturing, agri-tech, logistics, and trade-enabling technologies are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants are expected to show evidence of innovation, market readiness, and the ability to scale their business solutions across borders.
• Entrepreneur
• Running a project or organization