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Power-Up Your SME Journey Across Africa

African Business Trade Engagement Platform (ABTEP) is the brain child of the African Business Investment Network which was conceptualised to facilitate African Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) trade expansion through networking. It then became apparent that networking on its own was not transformative and ABTEP was born.

ABTEP provides pre-export capacity building, sustainable and accessible learning and accelerates SME-driven intra-Africa connectivity and integration through community engagement.  This empowers SMEs to leverage the unfolding lucrative trade opportunities presented by the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and compete on a global scale.

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Our Mission

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 Capacity building through practical education

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Access to expert knowledge and resources

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Tools for immediate business improvement

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Community of practice and peer learning

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Sustainable business development focus

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Our Approach

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Pre-Export Preparation

Build foundational capabilities and capacity by integrating an import / export strategy into your business model

Connect, collaborate, and grow with fellow African entrepreneurs. Share experiences, seek advice and build lasting business relationships.  Stay connected with live events, expert sessions, and important platform announcements. 

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Workshop

10 June 2026 

10:00 am - 12:00 noon

Online

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Ticket sales will open in November 2025. You will need proof of purchase to access the event.

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Next Webinar

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24 October 2025

11:00 am - 12:00 noon 

Online

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SME Networking

21 November 2025

11:00 am - 12:00 noon

Online

 

 

Come and connect with African SMEs in real-time.

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