Deadline: 30 May 2025
The AU Youth Startup Programme, led by the African Union Commission in partnership with Afreximbank and other partners, is now open for applications to support young African innovators by giving them a platform to grow and connect with key players across the continent.
Benefits
- Selected participants will receive:
- A fully sponsored booth at the AU Youth Startup Pavilion in Algiers to showcase your products/services.
- Access to matchmaking sessions with investors and business leaders.
- Entry to free training and mentorship from experienced entrepreneurs
- Visibility to over 35,000 attendees, including buyers, partners, and policymakers
- Networking with more than 2,000 exhibitors from across Africa and beyond.
- The opportunity to be considered for recognition or funding support.
Eligibility Criteria
- This programme is open to young Africans building solutions with the potential to grow across the continent. To be eligible, you should:
- Be between 18 and 35 years old at the time of application.
- Be a citizen of an AU member state or part of the African diaspora.
- Own or co-own a registered startup, or have a working prototype solving health, education, and Food security challenges in Africa.
- Be available on the dates of the IATF (Intra-African Trade Fair).
- Show clear interest in innovation, sustainability, or economic development.
For more information, visit IATF.
