The African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) is accepting applications for its 2027 Home-Grown Solutions Agribusiness Accelerator. Funded by the Government of New Zealand and implemented with E4Impact, the programme supports African agribusinesses seeking to expand operations, strengthen their businesses and access regional markets.
Benefits
Selected businesses receive:
- Tailored business advisory and technical assistance.
- Investment readiness and fundraising support.
- Connections to buyers, investors and strategic partners.
- Guidance on cross-border trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
- Mentorship and post-programme support.
The programme also offers potential access to investment funding, but no fixed grant amount is announced.
Who Can Apply?
Applicants must:
- Be legally registered and operational in a COMESA member state.
- Be an African-owned or African-led growth-stage agribusiness.
- Have an established, innovative business model with annual turnover close to $100,000 (varies by country).
- Have at least three years of audited financial accounts.
- Demonstrate potential for regional or international expansion.
- Operate within eligible agricultural value chains beyond primary production.
Women-owned or women-led businesses and youth-led enterprises (ages 18–35) receive particular consideration.
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Eligible Business Areas
The programme supports agribusinesses involved in:
- Agro-processing and value addition.
- Agricultural input supply.
- Aggregation, storage and logistics.
- Distribution and market access.
- Digital agriculture and climate-smart solutions.
Note for Nigerian businesses: Nigeria is not a COMESA member state, so businesses registered and operating only in Nigeria are generally not eligible.
How to Apply
- Visit the official AUDA-NEPAD accelerator portal.
- Review the eligibility criteria.
- Prepare your business registration documents and three years of audited financial statements.
- Complete and submit the online application.
For enquiries, contact leonard.ekea@e4impact.org.
Application Deadline
November 18, 2026.
Disclaimer
Edfrica shares opportunities for informational purposes only. Applicants should confirm all eligibility requirements and programme details through the official website before applying.
