African Union Youth Startup Programme at the Intra-African Trade Fair 2025

The African Union Youth Startup Programme at the Intra-African Trade Fair 2025 invites young African innovators to exhibit their startups, access mentorship and training, and network with investors and business leaders during IATF2025 in Algiers. Selected participants receive a fully sponsored booth, matchmaking opportunities, and visibility to a large audience of attendees and exhibitors. The program supports the AfCFTA goal of stronger trade across Africa and is led by the African Union Commission in partnership with Afreximbank and other partners.

Fully sponsored booth at the AU Youth Startup Pavilion; matchmaking with investors and business leaders; free training and mentorship; visibility to 35,000+ attendees; networking with over 2,000 exhibitors; potential recognition or funding support.

Open to young Africans between 18 and 35 years old who are citizens of AU member states or part of the African diaspora, and who own or co-own a registered startup or have a working prototype addressing health, education, and food security in Africa.

Prepare a short business summary, prove registration of your company, include visuals or a product pitch, and submit via the online form; selected applicants will be notified by July 31, 2025 via email.