SME Empowerment Program
“Transforming Small Businesses into Global Traders”

Why SME Empowerment Matters

SMEs drive 75% of cross-border trade in our corridor yet face:
✖ Limited access to finance
✖ Complex export processes
✖ Buyer/supplier distrust

IAACC provides practical, battle-tested solutions to turn these challenges into opportunities.

*”IAACC’s training helped us land our first UAE client – now 40% of our revenue comes from exports.”*
—Aisha Diallo, Textile Manufacturer (Senegal)

Our Flagship Programs

1. SME Global Ready Bootcamp

What You Gain:

• Master Arab/African buyer psychology
• Learn digital trade finance tools
• Practice with live export deal simulations
• Earn IAACC Certified Exporter badge

Format: 8-week hybrid program (Online + Dubai/Johannesburg/Mumbai hubs)

2. Trade Finance Bridge

Solutions Offered:

• Letter of Credit guarantees (reducing collateral requirements)
• First-Time Exporter grants
• Partnership with Afreximbank for easier financing

3. Digital Trade Hub

One-stop portal for:
✅ AI-powered B2B matchmaking
✅ Multilingual document translation
✅ Real-time customs duty calculations

Our Impact

📈 10,000+ SMEs trained to date
📈 $500M+ in facilitated deals
📈 30% participation from women-led businesses

Who Can Join?

✔ Registered business in IAACC member country
✔ Annual revenue $50K-$10M
✔ Commitment to complete the program

Apply Now

Upcoming Opportunities

🗓 West Africa SME Trade Mission (Accra)
🗓 Women Exporters Summit (Dubai)
🗓 Buyer-Seller Meet (Mumbai)

Our Partners

🏦 Development Banks: AfDB, EXIM India
📱 Tech Partners: DHL GoTrade, Alibaba.com
🌱 NGOs: ITC SheTrades

Success Stories

“The Bootcamp’s negotiation module helped us increase profit margins by 22%.”
—Raj Patel, Indian Spice Exporter

“Our first Letter of Credit was approved in just 72 hours through Trade Finance Bridge.”
—Fatima Al-Mansoori, Omani Dates Producer

Take the Next Step

For SMEs: Join Our Programs
For Corporates: Sponsor a Cohort
For Mentors: Share Your Expertise

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