Strategic Partners
Partners & Institutional Ecosystem
Strategic Partnership Matrix
Our Partners & Stakeholders
A leading public-private ecosystem bringing together states, regional institutions, banks and technical partners across Africa and beyond.
| Partner | Strategic Interest | Role | Expected Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| RDB | Position Rwanda as investment hub | Institutional anchor | Facilitate coordination, SME pipeline, international promotion |
| National Bank of Rwanda | Strengthen SME finance ecosystem | Financial sector alignment | Regulatory guidance, encourage financial sector participation |
| Bank of Kigali | Expand SME lending and trade finance | Lead banking partner | CBFF deal platform, financing solutions |
| I&M Bank | Regional trade finance expansion | Cross-border banking partner | Trade finance and SME financing solutions |
| Bank of Africa | Pan-African banking opportunities | Regional banking partner | Cross-border SME banking and financing |
| Smart Africa | Promote digital transformation | Digital ecosystem partner | Support Digital Trust Lab visibility and standards |
| Ministry of Finance | Mobilize investment, strengthen financial sector | Policy & investment alignment | Policy dialogue, investor mobilization |
| Ministry of Trade | Expand exports and global market access | Trade policy partner | Support export-oriented SMEs and trade promotion |
| FAGACE | Facilitate SME financing through guarantees | Risk mitigation partner | Guarantee mechanisms for SME lending |
| BRD Rwanda | Finance SME development and investment | Development finance partner | Long-term financing and investment support for high-potential SMEs |
| World Trade IA | AI-driven trade intelligence | Market access platform | Identify export opportunities, connect SMEs with buyers |
| Brussels Concept Store | European market gateway | Commercial diplomacy platform | Showcase African products, facilitate buyer engagement |
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Institutional Recognition
Acknowledgements
Our Sincere Thanks
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Our sincere thanks to all our strategic partners whose commitment and trust make this initiative possible.
The CBFF-SME consortium extends its warmest thanks to all institutions and partners who have contributed their support, expertise and commitment to this initiative. Their contribution is essential to building a sustainable infrastructure for financing and market access for African SMEs.
Public Institutions
Rwanda Development Board, Ministry of Finance (MINECOFIN), Ministry of Trade (MINICOM) and the National Bank of Rwanda — for their institutional leadership and commitment to private sector development.
Banking Partners
Bank of Kigali, I&M Bank, Bank of Africa and FAGACE — for their pioneering role in African SME financing and their active participation in the Deal Room.
Strategic Partners
Smart Africa, World Trade IA, BRD Rwanda and Brussels Concept Store — for their technological expertise, market intelligence and pan-African vision.