About

Established in 2007, AFC is a leading multilateral finance institution focused on infrastructure development across Africa. ARISE IIP is a pan-African developer and operator of industrial parks, committed to fostering industrialization and economic growth on the continent. In July 2024, AFC and ARISE IIP announced a $100 million capital pool aimed at supporting African entrepreneurs establishing operations within ARISE IIP's Special Economic Zones (SEZs). ? Businesses must operate within ARISE IIP's SEZs located across Africa. ? Both startups and established businesses planning to expand within the SEZs are eligible. ?

Eligibility

• Large-scale infrastructure projects across Africa; both greenfield and brownfield investments; public-private partnerships (PPP); infrastructure assets requiring project development and de-risking; companies and projects providing essential services across core infrastructure sectors; bankable, transformational projects with substantial measurable regional or sectoral benefits; climate-resilient and sustainable infrastructure investments