- The 2026 AfCFTA Startup Acceleration Program selects 30 high-growth African startups for a partnership with the Republic of Korea.
- Target sectors: Fintech, digital commerce, manufacturing, logistics, and agricultural value chains.
- Application deadline: May 31, 2026.
- Benefits include business acceleration, mentorship, capacity-building, market exposure, and investment networking.
- The program aims to shift African trade toward high-tech, service-oriented models.
- Critics emphasize the need to adapt foreign mentorship to local market realities.