Applications are currently being accepted for The Africa Jobs Fund × SDRB Somalia Business Plan Competition 2026 for Young Somalis. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About The Africa Jobs Fund × SDRB Somalia Business Plan Competition
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.
Benefits of The Africa Jobs Fund × SDRB Somalia Business Plan Competition
The program offers a pathway beyond the competition itself:
- Competition Winner: $20,000 to launch the business.
- Pilot Stage: Up to $100,000 investment for promising projects.
- Scale Stage: Potential access to up to $1,000,000 for successful pilot businesses
The Africa Jobs Fund × SDRB Somalia Business Plan Competition Requirements
Requirements
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
Applicants must:
- Have a connection to Somalia.
- Be willing to work full-time on the venture.
- Be based either in Somalia or the Somali diaspora
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Application Deadline
06 November, 2026
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