Call for Appplications: Prosper Africa Tech for Trade Alliance 2024

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The Prosper Africa Tech for Trade Alliance is thrilled to announce a Call for Applications for African companies with innovative, tech-driven solutions to accelerate commerce and trade across the continent!

They are looking for scalable solutions that address key challenges within Africa’s trade ecosystem, fostering economic integration and growth. Whether you’re a startup or an established business, if you’re developing solutions that streamline trade processes, expand market reach, and connect African businesses to the world, we want to hear from you!

This initiative, led by the U.S. Government’s Prosper Africa initiative in partnership with USAID and the eTrade Alliance, seeks to collaborate with organizations that can drive impactful digital solutions to enhance trade and commerce across Africa.

Prosper Africa Tech for Trade Alliance Objectives

The Call for Applications invites Alliance partners and other interested organizations to submit proposals that support one or more of the following objectives:

Promoting U.S. Technology Adoption – Implementing technology solutions that reduce trade costs and enhance trade efficiency for African businesses.
Raising Awareness of U.S. Technology Solutions – Engaging African firms and government agencies in understanding the impact of digital solutions on productivity and trade facilitation.
Improving Digital and Trade Policies – Partnering to advance digital policies, including the implementation of the AfCFTA Digital Protocol, to foster cross-border trade.
Building Evidence through Data Collection – Supporting data-driven approaches to identify challenges and enable sustainable trade solutions across Africa.

Prosper Africa Tech for Trade Alliance Benefits

Selected applicants will gain access to invaluable resources to:

Expand Solutions: Scale your innovation across Africa and beyond.
Boost Trade Efficiencies: Contribute to economic integration.
Achieve Global Recognition: Position your business as a leader in Africa’s digital trade revolution.
Successful applicants may also receive co-funding, technical assistance, or partnership opportunities from leading global corporations like AWS, IBM, Mastercard, Flutterwave, and Visa.