Africa's premier agri-food investment platform — where projects meet capital, partners forge deals and transformation gets financed.
The Africa Food Systems Forum is recognised as the world's leading platform for policy, knowledge, and investment related to African food systems.
The 20th annual summit brings together more than 5,000 stakeholders in Kigali from 1–4 September 2026, with a focus on investment in food systems, nutrition, youth employment, and resilience.
Participants forge new partnerships, close deals, raise funds and attract investor interest — contributing to improving the lives of millions of Africans.
The Deal Room is open to companies, innovators and project developers with investable agri-food opportunities across Africa's food systems.
Companies operating across African agri-food value chains seeking growth capital, strategic partners or market access support.
Technology-driven startups innovating in precision agriculture, digital advisory, climate-smart tools, or supply chain transparency.
Government-led or NGO-managed projects seeking investment partnerships or blended finance structures to scale proven models.
Processors, traders, logistics and cold chain operators seeking to expand their reach or attract working capital investment.
Before applying, review the Deal Room selection criteria to ensure your project or business meets the eligibility requirements.
Complete the online submission form with details about your business, funding needs, stage of growth and the type of partners you are seeking.
All expressions of interest must be submitted by midnight Kigali time on 6 July 2026. Late applications will not be considered.
Only shortlisted companies will be contacted. Shortlisted applicants are responsible for fully self-funding their participation and attendance at the summit.
Apply now to showcase your agri-food business or project to 5,000+ stakeholders, investors and partners in Kigali.
