African Business Matchmaking

International Companies Kenyan and African Corporate Kenyan and African SMEs

The business matchmaking sessions are open to SME Exhibitors that register at no additional cost/FREE

Important Dates

Advance Registration– Deadline March 20, 2016
Appointment Scheduling– Deadline March 30, 2016
Face to Face Business Matchmaking Meetings– 7-9th April 2016

Program Fees

International Companies– $ 1,500 ( includes 2 nights accommodation and airport transfer to hotel for 1 person )
African Corporate– $ 1,500 ( includes 2 nights 5 star accommodation and airport transfer to hotel for 1 person )
African SMEs– $ 1,200 ( includes 2 nights accommodation and airport transfer to hotel for 1 person )
Local Kenya Corporates– KES 60,000 + VAT
Local Kenyan SMEs– KES 20,000+ VAT

Overview

Africa is one of the fastest growing regions in the world. Surging demand, a growing middle class and a strong economic outlook is helping drive the demand for many commodities. Many countries have reported that exports to sub-Sahara increased significantly in the past decade. U.S. agricultural exports to sub-Sahara for example increased by more than 50 percent in the past decade. The IMFs latest Regional Economic Outlook for sub-Saharan Africa projects that the economy of the region is set to register another year of solid performance.

The SME Fest Africa Business Matchmaking opportunities will put you front and center with pre-screened African buyers, sales representatives, and business partners. The Africa Business Matchmaking program can jump-start your efforts by helping you to identify, screen, and meet prospective African partners, agents, distributors, and customers.

We have strong relationships with local business trade associations and blocs, industry, and government leaders, and can connect you to the right business partners and prospects.

Customized matching for your business needs

Business Matching is a customized matching service dedicated to help you find business partners and facilitate trade between Kenya and the world.

Business matching advantage – Tailored match

According to your business needs, we will find you potential partners with a confirmed interest. After that, we can help you meet the recommended companies so that you can start business negotiations immediately. Covering a wide spectrum of industries and sectors, we match you to various product suppliers, service providers, agents, distributors, licensees, franchisees, joint venture or other strategic partners.

What you get

1. 5+ Pre-screened Potential partners with a confirmed interest
2. Full contact details, profiles and reasons for selection of the recommended companies
3. Any additional market information acquired during the search process
4. Appointment arrangement to meet partners willing to work with you

Expenses Covered by SME Fest 2016

1. Airport transfer fees in Nairobi: round-trip fare between airport and hotel
2. 5 Star Hotel accommodation for two nights during the program for 1 person per participating company.

The Application Process.

1. Submit your Application Online and make payments
2. Matching Report provided
3. Appointment booking arranged and provided

You will be informed of progress as follows:

1. A Confirmation of Application will be sent to you after registration and payment
2. A Business Matching Report with match results and meeting schedule will be sent
3. A Customer Survey will be sent to you at a later stage to obtain your feedback on our service

Benefits

Face to face meetings with potential partners, distributors and end-users
Develop mutually-beneficial commercial relationships with well-screened and matched international partners
Receptions with the local business communities
Improve business intelligence in Africa
Briefings from local experts on doing business in Africa
Find international sales leads
Arrange international meetings and presentations in Africa
Develop market entry strategies and plans
Benefit from soft landing in the African market
Evaluate Africa importers
Conduct primary and secondary market research
Find the best manufacturers reps in the region
Find new clients
Media exposure