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COMESA Agribusiness Startup Challenge 2026

Key Information

Organisation

COMESA

Status

Closed

Application Deadline

27 Mar 2026

Program Type

Challenge

About this Program

Selecting high-growth agribusiness startups to power the next phase of regional agricultural growth.

Benefits & What You Get

Inclusion in high-growth cohort; technical training; regional investor intros.

Eligibility

Startups registered in any of the 21 COMESA member states.

Startups That Could Apply

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Kiira Motors Corporation East Africa's first solar bus

Union54 Zambia's fintech unicorn story

Paymob MENA's payment infrastructure

Vezeeta MENA's healthcare platform

Kasha Rwanda Women's health e-commerce

Stitch South Africa Payment infrastructure for Africa

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