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

Accelerating the growth of agricultural SMEs/startups: Providing financing and mentoring to help small businesses transition from small structures to viable and scalable enterprises. Facilitating access to finance: Offering appropriate financial instruments (repayable advances/small loans) to address the financing gap for rural micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). Strengthening food resilience: Accelerating the growth of agricultural businesses capable of improving the quality and availability of food products. Strengthening structure and governance: Improving management practices, fundraising readiness, and the sustainability of supported businesses.