Eligibility

• African-based or Africa-focused enterprise engaged in trade
• Entities involved in intra-African or extra-African trade
• Preference for operations generating development impact and job creation
• Must operate in an Afreximbank member state (52 African countries)
• Startups eligible through Accelerator Programme (8 selected from 1,600+ applicants)

What They Look For

Afreximbank is Africa's premier multilateral trade finance institution, founded in 1993 under the auspices of the AfDB and headquartered in Cairo. Provides trade and project finance, guarantees, and equity across 52 member states. Total assets exceed $30B. Key programs include the AfCFTA Adjustment Fund, Afreximbank Accelerator, and CANEX (creative industries — tracked separately). Focus on intra-African trade enablement and industrialization.