AJF x SDRB Somalia Export Manufacturing Business Plan Competition
- Country:
- Somalia
- Amount:
- US$20,000
- Deadline:
- 6 Nov 2026
Funder: Africa Jobs Fund
In short
Business plan competition for export-oriented ventures linked to Somalia.
About this opportunity
The Africa Jobs Fund and the Somali Development and Reconstruction Bank invite business plans for productive, export-oriented ventures in Somalia. Applications opened on 5 October 2026 and close on 6 November 2026. The winner receives USD 20,000 to start the business. Strong projects, not only the winner, may be considered for pilot investment of up to USD 100,000, and a successful pilot may qualify for scale-up investment of up to USD 1 million. Sectors named on the official page are agriculture and agro-processing, livestock and meat processing, fisheries, natural products, light manufacturing and consumer products, and export infrastructure and enabling services. Selection looks at eligibility, founder quality, strength of the opportunity, job and income impact, and credibility of the approach. The official page does not state a time of day for the deadline, so apply early.
Requirements
Connection to Somalia
Able to commit full-time to the venture
Also good to have
- Existing pitch deck or financial model can replace the concept note
Always confirm on the official page before applying.
How to apply
- 1
Read the competition page
Check eligibility, sectors and selection criteria on the Africa Jobs Fund page.
Open step link - 2
Prepare your documents
Write a concept note of no more than two pages (or use an existing pitch deck or financial model), gather founder CVs, and record a one-minute introduction video.
Open step link - 3
Submit online
Complete the online application form linked from the official page before 6 November 2026. Shortlisted applicants may be invited to interview.
Open step link
Documents you will need
- Other
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