The Chamber of Commerce of A Coruña promotes commercial expansion in Cape Verde with a multi-sector mission and a strategic seminar

 

 

Cape Verdean market access strategy

 

La Cámara de Comercio de A Coruña has launched a new internationalization initiative focused on Cabo Verdeorganizing a preparatory webinar for January 15th and coordinating a multi-sector trade mission which will take place from February 22 to 28, 2026. This action, framed within the Plan Foexga and supported by the IGAPEIt seeks to diversify Galician exports by offering significant economic incentives to participating companies.

 

The chamber of commerce has designed a comprehensive itinerary for companies interested in exploring this African market. The process begins with the online seminar entitled “Cape Verde: Opportunities and Challenges for Galician Companies”, whose objective is to offer a detailed view of the business environment and sustainable investment opportunities before the prospecting trip.

 

Subsequently, the trade mission coordinated by the Cámara de A Coruña It will allow companies to travel to the destination with a work agenda focused on the opening new marketsSince places are limited, the institution has announced that registration is now open through its website.

 

Key data on trade action and grants

 

To facilitate the participation of Galician businesses, the program has a scheme of financial aid differentiated according to the size of the company, as detailed below:

 

AGENDA	Date	Detail
Online seminar	January 15	Information session on challenges and opportunities.
Trade mission	February 22-28, 2026	Coordinated multi-sector trip.
SME Grant		77 % of help.
Large Company Grant		30 % of help.

 

Strategic sectors and business opportunities in Cape Verde

 

Cabo Verde It presents itself as a strategic destination thanks to its stability and favorable environment for foreign investment. According to the analysis of the Cámara de A CoruñaThe islands' economy offers sustainable opportunities in critical areas of development.

 

One of the most relevant points for foreign trade is the high dependence on imports of consumer goods, "given that the Islands produce almost nothing and everything is imported"This opens up a commercial window for products of all kinds. The sectors identified as having the greatest potential for Galician companies include:

 

• Tourism and Services: Opportunities in ecotourism, hotel management, boutique hotels and the digitization of tourism services.
• Blue Economy and Agroindustry: From fish processing and sustainable fishing to irrigation technologies and food transformation.
• Infrastructure and Logistics: Projects in maritime and airport transport, as well as the digitization of logistics processes.
• Renewable energy: Initiatives to reduce dependence on fossil fuels.
• Digital Services: Growing demand in software development and virtual assistance.

 

The support of the Foexga 2025-2026 Plan

 

These actions are the result of collaboration between the Cámara de A Coruña and Xunta de Galicia, through the IGAPEThey fall within the Foexga Plan 2025-2026, a tool designed to increase the export base of the autonomous community.

 

The fundamental objective of this plan is to promote and consolidate the presence of Galician companies abroad, achieving a greater sectoral and geographical diversificationThe incorporation of new markets such as Cape Verde and the dissemination of the culture of internationalization are central to improving the competitiveness and progress of the region's business fabric.

 

Key points and frequently asked questions about the mission to Cape Verde

 

What financial assistance does this trade mission offer?
The program, supported by Plan FoexgaIt subsidizes 77% of the costs for SMEs and 30% for large companies interested in traveling to Cabo Verde.

 

What are the key dates for participation?
The first milestone is the informational webinar on January 15. The in-person trade mission will take place from February 22 to 28, 2026.

 

Which sectors have the most potential in this market?
Tourism, renewable energy, the blue economy (fishing), agribusiness, logistics and the export of general consumer goods stand out due to the islands' need for imports.