African Union Youth Startup Program: Fully Funded to Algiers
The African Union is organizing the 2025 AU Youth Startup Program for young African innovators by giving them a platform to grow and connect with key players across the continent.
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The African Union Youth Startup Program offers selected startups the chance to exhibit products, ideas, or prototypes to a global audience, meet with investors, business leaders, and other founders.
In this post, the full details of the eligibility, benefits, timeline, and application procedure will be provided.
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African Union Youth Startup Program Abstract
African Union Youth Startup Program Details
The AU Youth Startup Programme is led by the African Union Commission in partnership with Afreximbank and other partners. It supports young African innovators by giving them a platform to grow and connect with key players across the continent.
As part of IATF2025 in Algiers, the programme offers selected startups the chance to:
- Exhibit products, ideas, or prototypes to a global audience.
- Meet with investors, business leaders, and other founders.
- Join training sessions and receive mentorship.
- Support the AfCFTA goal of stronger trade across Africa.
African Union Youth Startup Program Benefits
Selected participants will receive:
- A fully sponsored booth at the AU Youth Startup Pavilion in Algiers to showcase your products/services.
- Access to matchmaking sessions with investors and business leaders.
- Entry to free training and mentorship from experienced entrepreneurs
- Visibility to over 35,000 attendees, including buyers, partners, and policymakers
- Networking with more than 2,000 exhibitors from across Africa and beyond.
- The opportunity to be considered for recognition or funding support.
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2025 AU Youth Startup Program Requirements
To be eligible for the AU Youth Startup Program, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
- Be between 18 and 35 years old at the time of application.
- Be a citizen of an AU member state or part of the African diaspora.
- Own or co-own a registered startup, or have a working prototype solving health, education, and Food security challenges in Africa.
- Be available on the dates of the IATF.
- Show clear interest in innovation, sustainability, or economic development.
How To Apply for African Union Youth Startup Program 2025
To apply for the African Union Youth Startup Program 2025, follow the instructions we have outlined below;
- Read the information we have provided on this webpage and ensure your eligibility
- Click the green button below to visit the program’s webpage.
- Prepare your details – Include a short business summary (max 500 words), proof of registration of your company, a PowerPoint pitch deck or visuals of your product and a convincing 2-minute video presentation describing your startup.
- Fill out the form – Use the link below to access the application. Make sure all information is complete and accurate.
- Submit by 30 May 2025, 23:59 EAT – Late submissions won’t be reviewed.
- Wait for notification – Selected applicants will be contacted by 31 July 2025 via email.
Begin your application by clicking on the button below.
Deadline: May 30th, 2025
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