Africa Agri-Food Development Programme 2025/2026 for agri-food companies in Africa

The Africa Agri-Food Development Programme (AADP) is a flagship Irish initiative supporting private sector involvement in sustainable food systems development. It aims to help Irish and African agri-food businesses develop new markets and strengthen mutual trade between Ireland and Africa, facilitated by matched grant funding for collaborative projects in sub-Saharan Africa.

Access to matched grant funding, opportunities to develop cross-border partnerships, support for project development and potential enhancement of trade between Ireland and Africa.

Applicants must be agri-food businesses registered/incorporated in Ireland or one of the 19 eligible African countries for at least 24 months prior to submitting their application.

Submit proposals via the official webpage of the Africa Agri-Food Development Programme; follow the documented requirements and documentation checklist.