Sponsorship & Partnership Opportunities

Level 1 — Visibility

Brand exposure, media, communications and premium institutional presence.

Level 2 — Influence

Panels, thought leadership, expert content, studies and high-value speaking opportunities.

Level 3 — Business

Deal Room, matchmaking, Investor Club, Buyers Club and commercial opportunities.

Level 4 — Legacy

Founding status, strategic governance, long-term access and priority for future editions.

markets, sectors and projects aligned with your priorities

a pan-African pipeline of qualified SMEs and opportunities

financing, trade and regional-integration solutions

new clients, partnerships, investments and trade corridors

the results generated before, during and after the Forum

• •Founding Partner status, limited to five organisations for the inaugural Kigali edition
• •Permanent recognition among the co-builders of the CBFF-SME ecosystem
• •Official partner of the Forum’s first five editions
• •Long-term association with a flagship initiative: Deal Room, Export Lab, SheFlies to Trade or Africa Buyers Club
• •One seat on the CBFF-SME Strategic Advisory Council
• •Participation in strategic direction-setting and the platform’s annual reviews
• •Priority renewal rights and a right of first refusal for future editions
• •Preferential conditions guaranteed for three editions
• •Permanent legacy visibility on NexoraPME and across future-edition materials
• •Annual access to NexoraPME and the CBFF Africa Business Network across five editions
• •Access to virtual Deal Rooms, trade missions and invitation-only meetings
• •Exclusive market reports and priority access to the investor community
• •Strategic matchmaking with targeted decision-makers, SMEs, buyers and partners
• •Private meeting room and VIP delegation package at Kigali 2026
• •High-level speaking opportunities and editorial visibility across flagship content
• •Founding co-branding across institutional and digital communications
• •Comprehensive performance report covering visibility, meetings, contacts, sectors and opportunities
• •Follow-up on negotiations and opportunities at 30, 60 and 90 days; annual review of results

• •Exclusive Title Partner status: “CBFF-SME 2026, presented by [Your Brand]”
• •Sector exclusivity: no direct competitor admitted at Gold level
• •Automatic Founding Member status within the CBFF Africa Business Network
• •Branding rights for a major Forum segment — the Deal Room or the VIP Dinner
• •First-position premium logo placement on the main banner and all key materials
• •Enhanced partner profile on NexoraPME, including video, link and expert content
• •National and international media coverage, an exclusive interview and a co-branded press release
• •Main address, plenary session and a branded masterclass or workshop
• •Head-table placement at the VIP Dinner and priority recognition at the opening and closing ceremonies
• •Priority access to the pipeline, Deal Room and investor–SME matchmaking
• •Up to 12 accesses to NexoraPME and the Deal Room
• •Private meeting room for both Forum days
• •Annual access to virtual Deal Rooms, webinars, missions and market reports
• •Full access to the delegate and SME directory, subject to confidentiality rules
• •12 Delegate Passes, 5 VIP Investor Passes and an 18 m² premium exhibition stand
• •Gold Partner Trophy and official certificate of recognition
• •Comprehensive performance report and follow-up at 30, 60 and 90 days
• •Priority renewal for future editions

• •Principal Partner status with prominent positioning throughout the event
• •Branding of a dedicated Forum area
• •Logo placement on selected materials, the application and event recordings
• •Media coverage, interview, press mentions and a dedicated digital publication
• •Keynote address or panel leadership with a thematic speaking role
• •Address during the opening ceremony and VIP recognition
• •Participation in a jury, coaching or expert-content session
• •Reserved table at the VIP Dinner
• •Priority access to the Deal Room and up to 7 platform accesses
• •Dedicated meeting room for one Forum day
• •Twelve-month membership of the CBFF Africa Business Network
• •Access to webinars, virtual Deal Rooms, market reports and selected missions
• •Access to the delegate and SME directory, subject to confidentiality rules
• •7 Delegate Passes, 2 VIP Investor Passes and a 12 m² exhibition stand
• •Official certificate of recognition
• •Performance report covering meetings, contacts and opportunities
• •Opportunity follow-up at 30, 60 and 90 days

• •Logo placement on the main banner and selected materials
• •Partner profile on the website and brand presence in event recordings
• •Media coverage, press mentions and a dedicated social-media publication
• •VIP recognition at the opening and closing ceremonies
• •Leadership of a session or a speaking role on a panel
• •Up to 5 Deal Room accesses
• •Dedicated meeting room for one day
• •Attendance at the VIP Dinner
• •Six-month membership of the CBFF Africa Business Network
• •Access to NexoraPME, webinars and one virtual Deal Room
• •3 Delegate Passes, 1 VIP Investor Pass and a 9 m² exhibition stand
• •Access to the delegate and SME directory, subject to confidentiality rules
• •Official certificate of recognition
• •Performance report covering meetings, qualified contacts and identified opportunities
• •Summary follow-up on opportunities at 30, 60 and 90 days

Public Policy & Investment Dialogue

Policy Leadership Partner

These institutions shape economic policy, trade policy, and investment frameworks that directly influence SME development across Rwanda and the region.

ROI: Increased investor confidence; Stronger alignment between government policy and private capital

Regulation & Financial Stability

Financial Ecosystem Partner

BNR's role in regulating the financial sector makes it essential to building trust in the SME financing ecosystem.

ROI: Reinforced credibility of Rwanda's financial sector; Increased participation from international financial institutions

SME Financing Champion

Lead Banking Partner

As Rwanda's leading commercial bank, Bank of Kigali is ideally positioned to lead SME financing and trade finance discussions at the highest level.

ROI: SME loan portfolio growth; New trade finance opportunities

Cross-Border Finance Enablers

Regional Banking Partners

Both institutions operate regionally and benefit from cross-border SME financing opportunities across multiple African markets.

ROI: Increased SME client acquisition; New regional financing transactions

Unlocking SME Lending

Risk Mitigation Partner

Guarantee institutions reduce lending risk and enable banks to expand SME financing to underserved enterprises.

ROI: Increased use of guarantee instruments; Stronger collaboration with financial institutions

Africa's Digital Economy

Digital Transformation Partner

Smart Africa promotes digital transformation across the continent, making it an ideal partner for the Digital Trust Lab ecosystem.

ROI: Increased adoption of digital platforms; Stronger visibility across African innovation ecosystems