L’essentiel de l’offre
- Poste : Candidats et équipes pour la création d’entreprises d’exportation
- Employeur : The Africa Jobs Fund (AJF) et Somali Development and Reconstruction Bank (SDRB)
- Lieu : Toutes les régions de la Somalie (processus en ligne)
- Contrat : Concours, financement d’amorçage, investissement pilote et mise à l’échelle
- Date limite : 6 novembre 2026
- Niveau requis : Fondateurs et équipes opérationnelles (priorité à la qualité de l’opportunité et capacité d’exécution)
Contexte
Applications are now open for the 2026 Africa Jobs Fund × SDRB Somalia Business Plan Competition. The Africa Jobs Fund (AJF) and the Somali Development and Reconstruction Bank (SDRB) are looking for ambitious founders and operating teams ready to build the next generation of Somali export businesses. You may already be running a company, developing an early-stage venture, or starting with a well-researched idea. Prior traction is not required. What matters is the quality of the opportunity, your connection to Somalia, and your ability to execute.
Missions et responsabilités
The goal is to provide a pathway from a strong idea to a real export manufacturing business operating at scale, rather than simply awarding a prize and stopping there.
- Step 1 – Win the competition ($20,000): Seed the project. The winner receives $20,000 to get the business started.
- Step 2 – Pilot it (Up to $100,000): Prove it works. All strong projects, not just the winner, will be considered for investment to develop a pilot.
- Step 3 – Scale it (Up to $1,000,000): Build at scale. A potential pathway to scale-up investment for a successful pilot.
Profil recherché
The program is looking for founders and teams who:
- Have identified a credible productive, export-oriented business opportunity
- Show strong judgment, initiative and ability to execute
- Understand the most important assumptions, risks and unanswered questions behind the business
- Are committed to building and operating the venture, not only advising it
- Can explain how the business could create meaningful economic value and high-quality jobs
Eligibility – Applicants must meet all of the following conditions:
- Have a connection to Somalia
- Be prepared to commit full-time to building the venture
- All regions of Somalia are eligible.
Export manufacturing opportunities areas:
- Agriculture & agro-processing: Including sesame, honey, bananas and other crops.
- Livestock & meat processing: Including abattoirs, cold chain, packaging and halal-certified products.
- Fisheries: Including cold storage, processing, canning and refrigerated logistics.
- Natural products: Including frankincense, myrrh, gum arabic and camel milk.
- Light manufacturing & consumer products: Products made in Somalia for regional and global buyers.
- Export infrastructure & enabling services: Including testing, certification, packaging, logistics and quality assurance.
- Other productive businesses: Any business with a credible path to exports, job creation and higher incomes.
Dossier de candidature
- Applicant and team information
- A description of your connection to Somalia
- A concept note of no more than two pages (or a pitch deck / detailed financial model if you already have one)
- CVs for all core founders or operating team members
- A one-minute introduction video
Conditions et avantages
All stages of the application and selection process will be conducted online unless applicants are informed otherwise. Funding includes a $20,000 seed prize, up to $100,000 for a pilot, and up to $1,000,000 for scale-up investment.
Comment postuler
Application Timeline:
- October 5, 2026: Applications open
- October 9, 2026: Interviews start
- November 6, 2026: Application deadline
For more information and to submit your application, visit the Official Webpage of the Africa Jobs Fund × SDRB Somalia Business Plan Competition.
