AUDA-NEPAD Home-Grown Solutions Agribusiness Accelerator Program 2027 For African Agribusinesses

November 3, 2026

AUDA-NEPAD Home-Grown Solutions Agribusiness Accelerator Program 2027

Brief Description

The 2027 AUDA-NEPAD Home-Grown Solutions Agribusiness Accelerator Program (HGSA-A) offers a powerful platform for growth-stage enterprises aiming to scale their impact across the continent. Implemented by AUDA-NEPAD as a COMESA regional initiative and funded by the Government of New Zealand through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, this accelerator targets ventures delivering innovative solutions across Africa‘s agricultural value chain. If your enterprise is ready to expand market access, secure vital investment, and drive sustainable food security, this initiative provides the tailored support you need to accelerate your business growth.

Name of Host Institution

AUDA-NEPAD (African Union Development Agency-NEPAD), operating as a COMESA regional initiative and funded by the Government of New Zealand through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

Requirements/Eligibility Criteria

Be legally registered and operational in a COMESA member state.
Operate as an African-owned or led growth-stage company, with strong preference given to women-owned or led enterprises (70%) and youth-owned or led enterprises aged 18, 35 (30%).
Function within inclusive high-potential agribusiness value chains such as input supply, agro-processing, value addition, commercialisation, import substitution, aggregation, logistics, distribution, market access services, digital agriculture, and climate-smart inputs (excluding primary production).
Demonstrate a proven and innovative business model with an annual turnover close to USD 100,000 (varying by country).
Show clear potential for accessing regional or international markets through established export linkages or cross-border partnerships across the COMESA region.
Hold audited financial accounts for at least the last 3 years alongside basic compliance structures.
Prioritize inclusive participation by employing or engaging youth, women, people with disabilities, and refugees, while contributing to food security and nutrition goals.
Actively promote Green growth principles, applying climate change mitigation or adaptation techniques and sustainable agricultural practices.

Program Benefits

Context-specific advisory services designed to address your market and industry sector challenges.
Cross-border regulatory and trade facilitation guidance under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
Investment readiness and fundraising support, with potential access to HGSA-A investment funding.
Direct connection to regional buyers, investors, mentors, and strategic partners.
Technical assistance, peer networking, and post-acceleration support to secure sustained success for your company.

Selection Process

Stage 1 (Technical Eligibility): A thorough review of required documentation, including business registration and financial statements.
Stage 2 (Thematic Innovation Alignment): Interviews assessing your alignment with HGSA-A priorities, business model scalability, and socio-economic impact.
Stage 3 (Due Diligence): Comprehensive assessment of your company’s credibility and market readiness.

Deadline

November 18, 2026

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African-owned or led growth-stage companies that are legally registered and operational in a COMESA member state can apply, with specific preference allocations for women-led and youth-led enterprises.

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Q: What financial documentation is required from applicants?

Applicants must provide audited financial accounts covering at least the last 3 years and demonstrate basic compliance structures, alongside an annual turnover close to USD 100,000.

Q: How many stages does the selection process involve?