The African Union MSME Forum is the continent’s largest gathering of micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises.
This year, the forum launches its inaugural cohort fellowship, which will empower innovative small businesses with access to funding Opportunities, Mentorship, and market opportunities, among many others in a strategic approach.
The MSME Forum has three-facet objectives, namely:
- Enhance the capacity of MSMEs through training sessions on various topics offered by training partners;
- Establish a platform for policymakers and the private sector to interact, share knowledge, and formulate innovative proposals to bridge the financial gap for MSMEs and start-ups in Africa; and
- Facilitate regional and continental collaboration between private and public sector institutions, and financial entities, including local banks and multilateral development financial institutions, in supporting MSMEs.
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Enterprise African Network Fellowship Program
Aim and Benefits of Enterprise African Network Fellowship Program
- Participation in the 3rd AU MSME Forum
- Intensive training
- Business Mentorship
- Access to funding opportunities Market access
- Networking
- Capacity building
Requirements for Enterprise African Network Fellowship Program Qualification
- Open to registered MSME operating in Africa. Minimum of 2 years in operation.
- Demonstrated potential for growth & job creation.
- Active in one of the eligible sectors: Minerals, Creatives,Agriculture,Manufacturing, ICT
Application Deadline
July 26, 2024How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to
African Union on msmeforum.africa to apply
For more details, visit AU website