The Africa Jobs Fund × SDRB Somalia Business Plan Competition 2026 for young Somalis

The Africa Jobs Fund × SDRB Somalia Business Plan Competition is a contest for ambitious founders and operating teams with a credible, export-oriented business idea in Somalia. It offers staged funding to help move a concept toward a scalable export manufacturing business, with opportunities for seed funding, pilots, and potential-scale investment. Eligible teams prepare a concept note and supporting materials for online evaluation, with selection based on connection to Somalia, feasibility, and execution capability.

Seed funding to start the project, potential investment for a pilot, and potential pathway to scale-up investment.

Applicants must have a connection to Somalia, be prepared to commit full-time to building the venture, and all regions of Somalia are eligible.

Submit a concept note (no more than two pages), CVs for core founders or team members, a one-minute intro video, and optionally a detailed financial model or pitch deck.