The YouthConnekt Africa Export Accelerator 2024 for Youth-Owned Enterprises

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About The YouthConnekt Africa Export Accelerator 2024

The YouthConnekt Africa Export Accelerator 2024, a joint initiative by YouthConnekt Africa and UNDP, aims to empower 300 youth owned enterprises across Africa by providing the necessary tools, resources, and support to enter and thrive in regional and global markets.

Building on the successful foundation laid since its inception, the program seeks to enhance Africa's economic landscape by leveraging the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to create a vibrant marketplace for innovative "Made in Africa" products and services. 

The primary objectives of the YouthConnekt Africa Export Accelerator 2024 are:

1. Identify and Support Export-Ready Enterprises: Select high-growth youth and women owned enterprises ready to expand into new markets.
2. Capacity Building for Export Readiness: Equip enterprises with the skills and knowledge required for successful market entry and growth.
3. Facilitate Market Access and Investment: Connect enterprises with investment opportunities and facilitate access to regional and global markets.

 

• Sponsor Organisation: YouthConnekt Africa (YCA)

Benefits of The YouthConnekt Africa Export Accelerator 2024

• Fully-funded training

The YouthConnekt Africa Export Accelerator 2024 Requirments

The opportunity is open to young people from the following countries: Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Gambia, Gabon, Guinee, Liberia, Madagascar, Mauritania, Republic of Congo, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe. 

Application Date and Process

• Click on the link to the application website to apply.

Application Deadline

25 September, 2024

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