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Intra-African Trade Fair 2025 African Union Youth Startup Programme

As part of IATF2025 in Algiers, the programme offers selected startups the chance to:
- Exhibit products, ideas, or prototypes to a global audience.
- Meet with investors, business leaders, and other founders.
- Join training sessions and receive mentorship.
- Support the AfCFTA goal of stronger trade across Africa.
Eligibility Criteria for Intra-African Trade Fair 2025 African Union Youth Startup Programme
This programme is open to young Africans building solutions with the potential to grow across the continent. To be eligible, you should:
- Be between 18 and 35 years old at the time of application.
- Be a citizen of an AU member state or part of the African diaspora.
- Own or co-own a registered startup, or have a working prototype solving health, education, and Food security challenges in Africa.
- Be available on the dates of the IATF.
- Show clear interest in innovation, sustainability, or economic development.
Benefits of Intra-African Trade Fair 2025 African Union Youth Startup Programme
Selected participants will receive:
- A fully sponsored booth at the AU Youth Startup Pavilion in Algiers to showcase your products/services.
- Access to matchmaking sessions with investors and business leaders.
- Entry to free training and mentorship from experienced entrepreneurs
- Visibility to over 35,000 attendees, including buyers, partners, and policymakers
- Networking with more than 2,000 exhibitors from across Africa and beyond.
- The opportunity to be considered for recognition or funding support.
How to Apply
- Apply here in English
- Apply here in Frenc
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Application Deadline
30 May, 2025
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