African Union Commission: African Women in Processing (AWIP) Forum at IATF2025
The African Union Commission invites African women entrepreneurs to participate in the African Women in Processing (AWIP) Forum, held alongside the Fourth Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2025) in Algiers, Algeria, from September 4th to 10th, 2025.
Opportunity:
This strategic event offers a unique opportunity for African women in value-added processing to showcase their businesses at Africa’s largest trade fair, highlighting the importance of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
Key Objectives:
• Facilitate market access for women-led enterprises in processing.
• Connect participants with investors, financiers, and strategic market linkages.
• Provide expert-led training on export readiness, quality infrastructure, and branding.
• Showcase value-added products manufactured by African women entrepreneurs.
Expected Outcomes:
• Enhanced understanding of AfCFTA opportunities and market dynamics.
• Improved skills and capabilities in key business areas.
• Expanded professional networks and collaborative partnerships.
• Increased visibility for women-led processing enterprises.
Eligibility Criteria:
• African women entrepreneurs with established businesses in processing and value addition.
• Proficiency in English or French.
• Demonstrated business maturity and growth potential.
• Preference for businesses showcasing innovative products, processes, or technologies, and those significantly adding value to local resources.
• Demonstrated willingness to network, collaborate, and share best practices.
Forum Format:
• Expert panel discussions
• Business-to-business (B2B) sessions
• Targeted training workshops
• Product exhibitions
• Networking events
Application Timeline:
• Call for applications: May 14, 2025
• Application deadline: June 10, 2025 by 23:59 EAT
• Announcement of selected participants: July 14, 2025
How to Apply:
Interested applicants should apply via: https://awip.aiw.africa/
Contact Information:
For inquiries, please contact the African Women in Processing Forum via: AWIP2025@AfricanUnion.org
