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Prosper Africa Tech for Trade Alliance (Tech for Trade Alliance) Launches Call for Applications to Scale African Tech Solutions for Trade and Commerce

November 13, 2024

The Prosper Africa Tech for Trade Alliance is excited to announce the launch of its 2024 Call for Applications. This initiative, led by the U.S. Government’s Prosper Africa initiative in partnership with USAID and the eTrade Alliance, seeks to collaborate with organizations that can drive impactful digital solutions to enhance trade and commerce across Africa.

Call for Applications

The Call for Applications invites Alliance partners and other interested organizations to submit proposals that support one or more of the following objectives:

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  1. Promoting U.S. Technology Adoption – Implementing technology solutions that reduce trade costs and enhance trade efficiency for African businesses.

  2. Raising Awareness of U.S. Technology Solutions – Engaging African firms and government agencies in understanding the impact of digital solutions on productivity and trade facilitation.

  3. Improving Digital and Trade Policies – Partnering to advance digital policies, including the implementation of the AfCFTA Digital Protocol, to foster cross-border trade.

  4. Building Evidence through Data Collection – Supporting data-driven approaches to identify challenges and enable sustainable trade solutions across Africa.

 

Selected applicants may receive co-funding, technical assistance, or additional partnership support from the Tech for Trade Alliance to bring these solutions to scale.

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Application Deadlines and Submission
Concept Notes will be reviewed on a quarterly basis. To be considered in the upcoming review, applicants must submit their Concept Notes by:

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  • First Review Round: December 31, 2024 - (see Amendment 01)

  • Second Review Round: February 20, 2025

  • Third Review Round: April 20, 2025​

 

Due to a high volume of applications already submitted under the first round, funding is not guaranteed for remaining submission periods. To maximize the likelihood of your concept being considered, we encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.

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Solicitation Documents:

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1. Call for Applications: Official Call for Applications document that details funding opportunity, eligibility criteria, application instructions, and evaluation criteria.

2. Amendment 01 to Call for Applications: Amendment to Call for Applications that extends first review round deadline to December 31, 2024.

3. Preview of Concept Note Questions: A preview of the full list of questions in the initial concept note submission.

4. Responses to Questions: Responses to all questions submitted by the deadline.

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Join us in empowering African businesses and transforming trade through technology!

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