MANSA gives African SMEs a registered profile on Afreximbank's KYC platform, cutting the cost and time to access trade finance from banks and investors. You must register on the platform; grants up to $500,000 support trade documentation and compliance.
Afreximbank's MANSA platform supports African SMEs and financial institutions by providing a centralised KYC and due diligence data repository that reduces onboarding costs and accelerates access to trade finance. Registered SMEs gain visibility to global banks, investors, and Afreximbank's financing windows. Complementary trade facilitation grants and advisory support are available to registered entities for trade documentation and compliance.
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After you submit, Afreximbank verifies your KYC documents and registration details against the platform requirements. Grants are awarded on a rolling basis, meaning applications are reviewed continuously rather than in fixed rounds. The time from submission to decision is not published; contact Afreximbank directly for an indicative timeline. Approved applicants receive funding to cover trade documentation, compliance costs, or other trade facilitation activities.
What reviewers look for
Yes. Registration on the MANSA platform is mandatory. Your application for a grant can only be processed once your organisation is registered and your KYC documents are verified.
Financial statements signed off by a qualified, independent accountant or audit firm for your most recent financial year(s). Typically, Afreximbank expects two years of audited accounts.
The programme does not state a minimum trading period. However, you must have audited financial statements and trade credentials; a very new business may struggle to provide these.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, so there is no fixed closing date. You can apply whenever your documents are ready.
You will receive notification of approval and instructions for fund release. The grant is typically paid direct to your business account once all verification is complete and conditions are met.
Guide written from the official programme page on 15 October 2026. Funders change their rules, so confirm the details on the official page before you apply.
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