AJF and SDRB Somalia Business Plan Competition 2026 for Export-Oriented Ventures
A business plan competition for founders and teams with a connection to Somalia, diaspora included, who want to build a productive, export-oriented business. The winner gets seed funding to start, and every strong entry is considered for pilot investment with a path to scale.
A business plan competition for founders and teams with a connection to Somalia, diaspora included, who want to build a productive, export-oriented business. The winner gets seed funding to start, and every strong entry is considered for pilot investment with a path to scale.
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