Afreximbank Launches Inaugural Accelerator Programme Cohort to Scale Africa's Digital Trade Ecosystem

Afreximbank Launches Accelerator to Power Africa’s Digital Trade Revolution

The Accelerator Programme reflects a broader shift in development finance—moving from traditional funding models to ecosystem-building and platform-based interventions.

Afreximbank Launches Inaugural Accelerator Programme Cohort to Scale Africa's Digital Trade Ecosystem

African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has officially launched the inaugural cohort of its "Afreximbank Accelerator Programme," bringing together eight high-potential startups from across Africa and the diaspora for an intensive kick-off week taking place in Cairo from 23-27 March 2026.

Afreximbank Kicks Off Accelerator for 8 Selected African Trade Startups

Afreximbank has launched the first cohort of its “Afreximbank Accelerator Programme,” bringing together eight startups from across Africa and the diaspora for a kick-off week in Cairo from 23 March 2026 to 27 March 2026. Selected from over 1,600 applications, the cohort includes ventures developing digital infrastructure for intra-African trade in sectors such as cross-border payments, digital logistics, agri-export platforms, AI enterprise solu…

Afreximbank Launches First Digital Trade Accelerator in Africa

The inaugural cohort of Afreximbank’s Accelerator Programme supports high-potential startups in digital infrastructure for intra-African trade, fostering innovation, partnerships, and market access across the continent.

Afreximbank Accelerator Programme to Scale Africa’s Digital Trade

Eight startups selected from more than 1,600 applications will receive investment access, mentorship, and market support to help strengthen intra-African trade infrastructure. Afreximbank launched the inaugural cohort of its Accelerator Programme, bringing together eight startups from across Africa and the diaspora for a kick-off week in Cairo. The programme focused on ventures building digital infrastructure to support intra-African trade. Eigh…

Afreximbank launches new scheme to scale Africa’s digital trade ecosystem

CAIRO: AFRICAN Export-Import Bank, Afreximbank, has officially launched the inaugural cohort of its accelerator programme that brings together eight high-potential startups from across Africa and the diaspora for an intensive week starting from March 23 to 27  in the Egyptian capital, Cairo. Selected from a highly competitive pool of over 1,600 applications, the cohort represents some of the most promising ventures building digital infrastructur…