YAEP Trade Missions Programme
YAEP organizes Trade Missions connecting young African entrepreneurs to high-value international networks for business growth and market expansion.
Through structured international missions, participants engage with enabling ecosystems, explore new markets, connect with potential buyers and partners, and gain practical insights into operating within global value chains. This diplomatic and business-focused aspect of YAEP targets countries and regions offering the most relevant opportunities to scale youth-led enterprises.
YAEP Cohort participants and qualified non-Cohort entrepreneurs across Africa can join the Trade Missions if they meet programme requirements and comply with YAEP’s international mission conditions.
YAEP Trade Mission – Expression of Interest (EOI)
YAEP invites serious young African entrepreneurs to submit EOI to participate in its upcoming International Trade Mission to Europe, Asia, and the Middle East in 2026.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
Be aged 18–40
Be an African entrepreneur
Own and operate an existing business
Be seeking foreign investment, partnerships, or market expansion
Note: Idea-stage businesses will not be considered.
Submission Requirements
Interested applicants must submit an EOI that clearly states the following:
Full name
Age
Country of residence
Business name
Industry/sector
Year of establishment
Current revenue, users, contracts, pilots, or partnerships
(Be honest. Clarity matters more than size.)
Clearly state what you seek from the trade mission: (Investment, Strategic partnerships, Market entry or expansion)
Email address
Phone number
Submission Instructions
File format: PDF only
Length: Maximum of 2 pages
Subject line: YAEP Trade Mission EOI - [Business Name]
Send to:
trademission@youngafricaenterprise.com
All applicants will be contacted.