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Who we are

The Pan-African Business Initiative (PBI) is a dynamic continental platform committed to accelerating economic integration, trade and general networking, between Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across Africa, aligned with the AfCTA goals, with a focus on youth and women.

At Pan-African Business Initiative (PBI), we are reimagining Africa’s business landscape by connecting entrepreneurs, consultants, job seekers, travellers, and organizations across the continent. We empower businesses to scale beyond borders, explore new markets, and drive long-term economic growth.

Our Vision

To unlock Africa’s Business Potential, through innovation and collaboration.

Our Mission

To connect Africa’s business ecosystem on a single platform that fosters trust, transparency, and trade growth in alignment with AfCFTA goals, with a focus on youth and women

What We Do

We provide a powerful platform for African entrepreneurs, professionals and travellers, to connect, do business, and grow

Entreprises: Connect with to partners, suppliers, clients, talents and cross-border market opportunities.

Entrepreneurs and startups

Entrepreneurs and startups: Connect with investors, partners, funding opportunities and capacity building

Job seekers: connect with new job opportunities across the continent.

Professionals: connect with other professionals, mentors, coaches and other growth opportunities

Travelers: Connect with tourist guides and tourism attractions

What We Do

We deliver hands-on business trainings to empower African entrepreneurs with the skills and tools they need to thrive and seamlessly do business cross-borders within the continent, building a prosperous and more connected African business ecosystem.

Pan African Business workshops

Designed to create awareness and introduce entrepreneurs and startups to essential tools and opportunities for doing business across Africa in alignment with the Afctfa agenda. Gain insights, network, and explore expansion opportunities

Pan African Business Bootcamps

Is an intensive one-week program that brings together startups and entrepreneurs from different Africa countries to collaborate, innovate and develop impactful business ideas. Participants are grouped into teams and guided through a structured process where they brainstorm solutions to pressing Africa challenges or develop innovative African products.

Join Us in Shaping Africa’s Future

Africa’s economic potential is limitless when businesses have the tools to connect, collaborate, and innovate. Be part of a thriving Pan-African network that is shaping the future of business on the continent.