The Ministry of Foreign Affairs wishes to inform the general public, particularly Nigerian entrepreneurs, innovators, and startup enterprises, that the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, in partnership with the Government of the Republic of Korea and the Korea-Africa Foundation (KAF), has officially launched the AfCFTA Startup Acceleration and Partnership Programme 2026.
The Programme aims to strengthen economic cooperation, trade, innovation, and private-sector partnerships between African countries and the Republic of Korea within the framework of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
The initiative is expected to support approximately thirty (30) selected African startups operating within strategic sectors, including fintech, digital commerce, manufacturing, logistics, and agricultural value chains. Successful participants will benefit from business acceleration support, mentorship opportunities, capacity-building programmes, market exposure, and investment networking opportunities in the Republic of Korea.
The Ministry encourages qualified Nigerian startups and entrepreneurs with innovative, scalable business models to take advantage of this strategic opportunity to enhance Africa-Korea commercial engagement and promote sustainable economic development across the continent.
Interested applicants are advised to visit the official AfCFTA website for detailed eligibility criteria, programme guidelines, and application procedures through the link below:
Application Deadline: 31 May 2026
For additional enquiries, interested participants may contact:
Abibata.Mahama@au-afcfta.org
SME.Support@au-afcfta.org
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterates Nigeria’s commitment to supporting continental economic integration, youth entrepreneurship, innovation, and strategic international partnerships that advance national and regional development objectives.
Signed:
Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, anipr
Spokesperson,
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Abuja.
Tuesday 19th May, 2026
