At the 2025 Malawi International Trade Fair, held from 22nd to 29th May at the Chichiri Trade Fair Grounds in Blantyre, innovation took centre stage under the compelling theme: “Promoting Economic Transformation Through Private Sector-Led Industrialisation.

Throughout the week-long event, the Fund actively engaged both public and private sector stakeholders, showcasing its role in empowering Malawian innovators through access to finance, technical mentorship, and market entry support. The exhibition served as a platform to highlight how targeted investment and strategic guidance can unlock local solutions with national and regional impact.

Throughout the week-long event, the Fund actively engaged both public and private sector stakeholders, showcasing its role in empowering Malawian innovators through access to finance, technical mentorship, and market entry support. The exhibition served as a platform to highlight how targeted investment and strategic guidance can unlock local solutions with national and regional impact.

One of the visitors to the Fund’s booth expressed surprise and enthusiasm upon learning about the initiative:

I didn’t know a programme like this existed. It’s inspiring to see how innovators are being supported, and I’m excited to apply for the next call for applications

The Fund’s presence at the fair reaffirmed its commitment to building a robust pipeline of investable, homegrown innovations which are solutions that not only address critical challenges but also contribute meaningfully to Malawi’s industrial and economic transformation.

As the 2025 Trade Fair concluded, it left a resonant message: innovation, investment, and inclusive collaboration remain key drivers of Malawi’s journey toward sustainable economic growth and industrialisation.