This program is fully funded and provides participants with comprehensive export-readiness training that covers topics such as export documentation and procedures, trade financing, compliance, market strategy, logistics and business digitization. Participants receive tailored business coaching and mentorship from industry experts, practical resources to enhance their competitiveness, and direct support in preparing to access regional and global markets. Selected participants also stand the chance to win business grants (for example up to USD 1,000) and may receive fully sponsored travel to participate in major trade events like the Intra-African Trade Fair, where they can showcase products, connect with buyers, and forge new partnerships. 

To be eligible for the ImpactHER ShowcaseHER Export Readiness Accelerator, you must be a female entrepreneur operating a registered business in an African or Caribbean country; this includes SMEs that are actively producing goods or services and have been in operation for at least two years. Applicants should have a genuine interest in expanding into export markets, be willing to participate fully in all program activities, and have access to a working laptop or smartphone with stable internet connectivity to engage effectively in the online accelerator modules and mentorship sessions. This opportunity is intended for business owners who are committed to scaling their ventures, improving export capacity, and integrating into wider value chains across Africa and beyond.

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