The General Manager of the Cameroon National Shippers' Council (CNSC) hereby informs the general public, especially young Cameroonian entrepreneurs, that applications are now open for the AU Youth Start-Up Programme, organised by the African Union Commission in partnership with Afreximbank.

This programme will take place from 4 to 10 September 2025 on the sidelines of the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF 2025) in Algiers (Algeria), and aims to showcase innovative African solutions in the health, agriculture, education, and digital inclusion sectors.

Eligibility criteria:

• Nationals of African Union member states or from the diaspora, aged between 18 and 35;
• Founders or co-founders of registered start-ups or those with a working prototype in the above-mentioned sectors;

Selected participants will benefit from:

• A sponsored stand at the AU Youth Pavilion;
• Mentoring, training and networking sessions;
• Increased visibility among African investors, buyers and policy-makers, as well as an opportunity to pitch for financial support or recognition;

Applications are open until 30 May 2025 at midnight, and interested persons can apply by filling out the online application form (available in English and French) at https://ow.ly/Sr4v50VRZK9.

Should you require additional information, visit the African Union Commission website or send an email to: youth@africa-union.org.

Douala, 16 May 2025