The Prosper Africa Tech for Trade Alliance has launched an opportunity for African companies to showcase and scale their innovative, tech-driven solut
The Prosper Africa Tech for Trade Alliance has launched an opportunity for African companies to showcase and scale their innovative, tech-driven solutions to enhance trade and commerce across the continent.
The Request for Applications (RFA) is open to African entrepreneurs, startups, and established businesses with scalable, impactful solutions for trade and commerce challenges. Focus areas include; streamlining trade processes, expanding market reach for businesses and enhancing connections between African businesses and global markets.
Advantages
Selected applicants will receive access to resources to scale their solutions and drive trade efficiencies. The benefits include; exposure to potential financing and investment opportunities, collaboration with key players in the trade and tech sectors, and contribution to Africa’s digital transformation and role in the global digital economy.
Submit proposals by December 20th. Applicants are encouraged to work closely with Alliance partners to enhance the impact and reach of their solutions, leveraging shared expertise to maximize growth and sustainability.
“We’re thrilled to support African tech innovators whose solutions have the potential to transform commerce and trade across the continent. By collaborating with our partners, selected applicants will receive vital resources to expand their solutions, drive trade efficiencies, and support Africa’s role in the global digital economy,” said Lisa Walker, Managing Director of Africa Operations, Prosper Africa.
This initiative underscores the Alliance’s commitment to drive trade and investment between the U.S. and Africa by fostering African-led innovation, job creation, economic diversification through transformative digital solutions, and to support Africa’s digital transformation.