The AfCFTA Secretariat, in partnership with the Korea-Africa Foundation (KAF), is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the AfCFTA Startup Partnership Program 2026.
The programme is designed to support innovative African startups seeking to expand internationally and explore opportunities in the Korean market. Startups operating across sectors including fintech, agri-tech, logistics, e-commerce, manufacturing, climate technology and digital platforms are encouraged to apply.
Selected startups will benefit from expert mentoring and business acceleration support, investor engagement opportunities, business matching with Korean companies, and participation in a Demo Day pitching event. The top 15 startups will also be invited to participate in a fully sponsored Korea Startup Ecosystem Tour.
The programme aims to strengthen commercial linkages between African and Korean innovation ecosystems while supporting the growth and internationalisation of African startups under the AfCFTA framework.
Application Deadline: 14 June 2026
Interested startups can submit their applications here:
