Afreximbank 2025 Accelerator: $250K for African Startups Driving Intra-African Trade

About

The Afreximbank 2025 Accelerator Program offers African startups up to $250,000 in equity funding to enhance intra-African trade, providing access to strategic partnerships, continental market opportunities, and expert mentorship for early to Series A stage companies focused on innovative solutions in cross-border payments, trade finance, and logistics.

Benefits

• Access up to $250,000 in equity funding
• Entry into Afreximbank’s network of trade institutions and financial stakeholders
• Opportunity to scale presence across Africa’s trade corridors
• Tailored mentorship from professionals in trade, finance, and policy

Eligibility Criteria

• Early to Series A stage companies with a minimum viable product (MVP) and evidence of market traction
• Startups that have begun generating revenue from paying customers
• Businesses registered in Africa or led by founders in the African diaspora
• Solutions that utilize technology to solve cross-border trade issues