Are you a consultancy firm with a passion for shaping the future of Africa’s digital economy? Smart Africa has officially launched a high-impact Request for Proposal (RFP) for 2026. This is a unique opportunity to conduct a comprehensive Digital Entrepreneurship & Innovation Policy Assessment across eight African nations.
If your firm specializes in digital policy, regulatory frameworks, and innovation ecosystems, this fully remote assignment could be your next major project.
Opportunity Overview
Organization: Smart Africa Secretariat
Role: Consultancy Firm (Digital Entrepreneurship & Innovation Policy Assessment)
Location: Fully Remote (Work from anywhere)
Application Deadline: February 9, 2026 (5:00 PM Kigali Time)
RFP Number: 142/SA/RFP/01/2026
What is the Smart Africa Alliance?
Headquartered in Kigali, Rwanda, Smart Africa is a bold commitment by African Heads of State to accelerate sustainable socioeconomic development through Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs). Their goal is to transform Africa into a single digital market by harmonizing policies and fostering cross-border innovation.
Scope of Work
The selected consultancy firm will play a pivotal role in strengthening the continent's regulatory environment. Key responsibilities include:
Country-Level Assessment: Analyze the digital entrepreneurship and innovation regulatory frameworks in eight specific African countries.
Gap Analysis: Identify legal barriers, policy gaps, and institutional bottlenecks hindering startup growth.
Pathway Design: Develop practical, context-specific support pathways to empower digital startups, innovation hubs, and accelerators.
Stakeholder Mapping: Engage with government agencies, private sector actors, and development partners.
Policy Recommendations: Produce high-quality reports that benchmarking national frameworks against international best practices.
The ultimate goal? To create an enabling environment for entrepreneurs—particularly youth and women—to build and scale digital businesses.
Who Should Apply?
Smart Africa is looking for experienced firms with proven expertise in:
Digital Economy Policy & Regulation
Innovation Ecosystems & Entrepreneurship Development
Regulatory Impact Assessments
Private Sector Development
Key Requirements:
Strong track record of working within African digital ecosystems.
Experience in multi-country policy assessments.
Excellent research, analytical, and report-writing skills.
Capacity to deliver high-quality outputs remotely within strict timelines.
How to Apply
This is a competitive selection process. Interested firms must submit their proposals by the deadline.
Download the Full RFP: [Link to Official Document/Tor]
Submission Email: procurement@smartafrica.org
Enquiries: tenderenquiries@smartafrica.org
Deadline: Monday, February 9, 2026
Africa’s digital economy is expanding rapidly, yet outdated policies often stifle innovation. By taking on this consultancy, your firm will directly contribute to Africa’s digital transformation agenda, helping to unlock investment and create jobs for millions.
Submission and Enquiries
- Proposal submissions: procurement@smartafrica.org
- Questions and clarifications: tenderenquiries@smartafrica.org