Afreximbank Flagship Accelerator Program

About the Program

The Afreximbank Flagship Accelerator Program is a groundbreaking initiative designed to empower African entrepreneurs who are developing innovative solutions to drive intra-African trade. We’re 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

We welcome innovative trade-enabling solutions across all sectors. While we are sector-agnostic, we are 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

We 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