Description

I&P Acceleration FARM is a program designed to identify, select, and provide tailored support to African SMEs in the agribusiness and agro-industrial sectors, upstream in the investment value chain. Its intervention strategy is based on "gap funding": addressing the structural and management gaps in promising SMEs to make them "investable," thereby fostering the development of inclusive and sustainable rural markets.

Objectives

Accelerate the growth of agricultural SMEs/startups: Provide funding and mentoring to help them transition from small operations to viable and scalable businesses.
Facilitate access to finance: Offer appropriate financial instruments (repayable advances/small loans) to address the financing gap for rural micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs).
Strengthen food resilience: Accelerate the growth of agricultural businesses capable of improving the quality and availability of food products.
Strengthen structure and governance: Improve management practices, fundraising readiness, and the sustainability of supported businesses.