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Afreximbank Funds 8 Startups, Ethiopia’s Gebeya Among $250K Beneficiaries

Mar 27, 2026
Afreximbank Funds 8 Startups, Ethiopia’s Gebeya Among $250K Beneficiaries


  • Afreximbank backs 8 African startups through its innovation program

  • Each startup eligible for funding up to $250,000

  • Gebeya Inc. selected as Ethiopia’s representative

  • Program targets digital innovation, trade facilitation, and industrialization

  • Startups selected from multiple African countries after competitive screening

  • Funding includes mentorship, market access, and business development support

  • Initiative aligns with Afreximbank strategy to support intra-African trade and digital economy

Why it matters?
The funding expands access to capital for African startups and supports Ethiopia’s digital sector through Gebeya’s inclusion, with potential implications for skills, outsourcing, and tech-driven exports.